Diesel gelled, what's the best way to get running again?

[Jason]

seafoam in the tank keeps the diesel from gelling up.

So does clear kerosene. Usually the same price as diesel too.

 

[mn_smokeater]

So does clear kerosene. Usually the same price as diesel too.

but isnt that less common at a gas station?

 

[Jason]

I see it around here almost anyplace that sells diesel but I can't speak for everyplace. However even if you just keep a few gallons of it to add to each tank it beats buying additives.

 

[mn_smokeater]

very true!

 

[Muddycowboy]

there is a product called diesel thaw gray bottle works for instant de-jell but with the new ultra low sulfur diesel gelling isnt much of an issue any more. i would check the fuel filter and see whats inside water or jell. if its water use a product called Heet its a small red bottle. that should remedy an imediate problem. i use an additive made by standyne work great at it in when you know its going to be below 20 degrees for a period of time.

 

[Will]

There's no need to put anything in there but diesel if you have a functioning fuel heater. I also have concerns about what some of this stuff might do to my injection pump. An injection pump failure is a cool grand, and a pain in the ass with a V8 diesel and the pump mounted in the V and lines all having to be removed, along with the intake manifold, just to swap it out.

THIS is what you need to never have gel problems. Spin on filter, heater in bowl.

 

[Jason]

There's no need to put anything in there but diesel if you have a functioning fuel heater. I also have concerns about what some of this stuff might do to my injection pump. An injection pump failure is a cool grand, and a pain in the ass with a V8 diesel and the pump mounted in the V and lines all having to be removed, along with the intake manifold, just to swap it out.

THIS is what you need to never have gel problems. Spin on filter, heater in bowl.

Those are nice but not always practical for people. ULSD and clear kero are almost identical and Penske runs a 70/30 mix in the winter months up north with zero failures relating to the fuel mix.

 

[Frank The Tank]

1 gallon Kerosene to every ten gallons, add regular amount of anti gel Powerservice.

Never use anything with alcohol in it like heet.

Drop you fuel filter..... fill it up with kerosene diesel mixture (if it's not practical to pre mix.... just use K-Ro, it'll only be running on this a minute till the treated fuel hits it.

this is what we do when using completely untreated diesel fuel (not winter blend) but none of the ingredients will hurt a thing when mixed, the PS actually adds lubrication....... if you are concerned that you overdid the kerosene, just add 2 stroke motor oil (TCW-3 rated only) add an 0z. a gallon............ I always ran 2-stroke in my truck to lube the fuel pumps because they stripped the lubrication out with the sulfur ppm.

Frank

Frank

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

So does clear kerosene. Usually the same price as diesel too.

but isnt that less common at a gas station?

Kerosene is the best thing going for ungelling diesels and keeping them from gelling. Only problem in my area is you can only get it as heating fuel at a Farm and Home store for $40 for a 5 gallon bucket. It is essentially thin diesel so if you don't get too carried away with the ratio so you don't run the pump dry without the lubricity of straight diesel you will be fine.

 

[Jason]

Kerosene is the best thing going for ungelling diesels and keeping them from gelling. Only problem in my area is you can only get it as heating fuel at a Farm and Home store for $40 for a 5 gallon bucket. It is essentially thin diesel so if you don't get too carried away with the ratio so you don't run the pump dry without the lubricity of straight diesel you will be fine.

$40 for 5 gallons?!?! Holy crap!! I just bought some for 3.20 a gallon right out of a pump.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

$40 for 5 gallons?!?! Holy crap!! I just bought some for 3.20 a gallon right out of a pump.

Yeah it is the rip off of the week, but they quit carrying at the pump a couple years ago within a reasonable driving distance. The main reason they carry it is for those little torpedo heaters that run on it, so maybe it is super purified or something.

 

[lil red]

iv heard that automatic trans fluid is goo to mix in deisel(or run in place of deisel if you can get it for free), just passing it on, i actually didnt know what a fuel bowl was on an f350, all i run into on a dail basis is mercades 3.0 5 cyl deisels,

 

[Will]

Those are nice but not always practical for people. ULSD and clear kero are almost identical and Penske runs a 70/30 mix in the winter months up north with zero failures relating to the fuel mix.

For individuals it's much more practical. A $200 part that ends winter problems. Maybe Penske can be more economical with an entire fleet by blending in kerosene, but not me.

On the kero pump there is a sign that says it's unlawul to use as a motor fuel. Something to keep in mind.

And the low sulfur has not hurt my truck Frank, if that's the reason you are pouring in 2-cycle oil. My injection pump is 22 years old with no rebuild and the only thing I have done is to put a new o-ring on the throttle shaft when it started leaking.

 

[masterbrenden]

just buy one and have it shipped over hear

 

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