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patperry2766
Explorer II
Dec 19, 2021

Diesel anti-gel additive

Live in N Texas and haven't had a problem, until this past winter.

With our "freezeageddon" this year, and no personal knowledge of the best additive, looking for suggestions from the northern climate truck owners.

All the anti-gel sold out here locally during the freeze, and I don't believe that they put anti-gel in the fuel here (I could be wrong), so I want to pick up something now and be prepared.
  • tomman58 wrote:
    I never have used anything in my truck for 25 years in Michigan, no problems ever. 1also would travel across the country in early winter no problem.
    Solved any potential problem years ago by spending winter in Florida . lol


    I almost confident that they put additives in the cold weather states like you're referencing. Here in Texas...not so much
  • I never have used anything in my truck for 25 years in Michigan, no problems ever. 1also would travel across the country in early winter no problem.
    Solved any potential problem years ago by spending winter in Florida . lol
  • Howes Diesel Treat Anti-gel, Hot Shot Secret Anti-Gel are the 2 I use here in CNY even tho the fuel is treated at place of purchase. I don't take any chances. In case you do gel up, 911 or Melt Down. Never have use the Melt Down, but that's what our shop gave us too use along w/ Diesel Thaw as a Anti-Gel (never used that one either). What ever brand you go with, watch your ratios.

    One thing to remember as well is that if a gel up product is used, it may not get to the filter where it's actually gelled up, so you'll end up having to replace the filter(s). So some would say "What's the sense in using it then?" which is true, but it will treat any fuel in tank to prevent it from gelling up in filter(s). Again, watch your ratios.
  • Power service is what most people /industry use.
    What temp did your diesel gel?
    I wondered about that in Dallas when it was below zero.