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_DJ_1
Dec 18, 2016Explorer II
Thanks for all the replies. Back in '01 with my brand new CTD the techs told me to leave it plugged in especially sitting long periods. They said diesel will gel faster in tiny engine compartments faster than in the tank. I guess that is not true today?
I am very paranoid about diesel gelling as back in my trucking days (70's) I had a '70 KW with Detroit gel up on me about 2 AM in Montana driving in a snow storm about 30 below. I had recently filled up in Great Falls, winter blend fuel, 3 gallons of gas in each 75 gallon tank and "special anti gel additive used by fighter pilots!!" :R One miserable and expensive night!!!
Guess I'll head down to Lowes today and get a timer. I see they even have some with remote control!! :C
I am very paranoid about diesel gelling as back in my trucking days (70's) I had a '70 KW with Detroit gel up on me about 2 AM in Montana driving in a snow storm about 30 below. I had recently filled up in Great Falls, winter blend fuel, 3 gallons of gas in each 75 gallon tank and "special anti gel additive used by fighter pilots!!" :R One miserable and expensive night!!!
Guess I'll head down to Lowes today and get a timer. I see they even have some with remote control!! :C
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