Cold Weather Diesel Fuel Additive
Ok it's going to be 10 degrees tomorrow -8 Sunday night and a high of 3 degrees on Monday. I know that the fuel I've been buying is "winterized" but does anyone add anything to their fuel during these...
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The thing to remember about winter blend is that the blend ratio is not static - nor is the blend ratio the same everywhere at the same time.
The fuel is blended at the BULK level for temps expected at the date and location of the stations where the bulk fuel is delivered. I'm also sure that the blended fuel ratio in Kentucky is different then the blend in Minnesota. In Minnesota, they may be running 100% #1 right now but in Kentucky it could be mostly #2 with a little #1.
Keep in mind that the fuel is blended in stages for the expected temps. Early December blend might very well be different then January blend. Maybe the blend is 25% #1 and 75% #2 in December but it could be 50/50 in January. Or maybe 75/25. And the December blend could have been in the station's tank for some time if they don't sell a lot of diesel. And then you may not use it all up for a week or more - especially if you fill an aux tank in addition to your OEM tank.. That's why I would go out to a high volume station located on I-80 (Iowa) in December, January and February to buy fuel. That way I was pretty sure I was getting the latest blend.
Tim
The fuel is blended at the BULK level for temps expected at the date and location of the stations where the bulk fuel is delivered. I'm also sure that the blended fuel ratio in Kentucky is different then the blend in Minnesota. In Minnesota, they may be running 100% #1 right now but in Kentucky it could be mostly #2 with a little #1.
Keep in mind that the fuel is blended in stages for the expected temps. Early December blend might very well be different then January blend. Maybe the blend is 25% #1 and 75% #2 in December but it could be 50/50 in January. Or maybe 75/25. And the December blend could have been in the station's tank for some time if they don't sell a lot of diesel. And then you may not use it all up for a week or more - especially if you fill an aux tank in addition to your OEM tank.. That's why I would go out to a high volume station located on I-80 (Iowa) in December, January and February to buy fuel. That way I was pretty sure I was getting the latest blend.
Tim
