Winterized fuel

Early last December fuel was gelled for an entire week before I could start mt vehicle. Winterized fuel Should Have been in pumps one month prior.

Adding a few bucks of Power Service was the first thing I did for this recent severe weather--which is 25-40 degrees below "normal".

Once you're gelled you need to disassemble the fuel filter to pour in the 911, not something I was interested in at 0 degrees.

The term 'winterized' has many meanings. And 'Winterized' in Minnesota is a whole lot different then in Oklahoma or Texas.

Straight #2 can be winterized by adding chemicals or by adding #1 diesel (the best way). The mix is adjusted (at the wholesaler or pump) as it gets colder - less #1 in Nov/early December and a higher percentage of #1 in Jan/Feb.

If traveling north to south you will have no worries because the fuel in your tank will be 'over-winterized', but if going south to north it's the opposite and I would be careful. Buy fuel much more often as you travel north so you get the right mix for the area. And I would buy fuel only at major truck stops as they should be up to speed on the right mix and be turning over fuel much faster then in-town stations.

Been there and done that. Coughing to a stop on a highway in frigid conditions because of jelled fuel is probably my worst winter memory. And if that happens, all the additives in the world won't help.

Tim

A jug of Power Service with anti gel wouldn't be a bad idea just for good measure. Plus the lubricating properties and an added bonus.

I would say in OK-YES. In north to central TX-YES. In southern TX-NO. Regardless of what "might" be. Go get some "diesel emergency 911" that stuff is awesome.

It is in La. I would think so also in Tx. And Ok.

My guess would be yes, but why not throw in some power service anyway? Unusual weather again.