Re: [MV] Diesel Fuel

From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Fri Jan 16 2004 - 18:48:23 PST


I've heard that once it gets below 0 F all bets are off. What is the rule
on how cold most winter blends can expect to perform before jelling? Or
is there no rule?

Dave

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On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 04:14:14 +0000, D O <dohe69@hotmail.com> wrote:

> You should be ok at that temp without additives because the fuel
> distributors blend the fuel for seasonal/regional temps. I had summer
> blend fuel in my truck and took it out last night at 10-15F without
> problems. I did fill up with fresh fuel while I was out.
>
> I don't know what temps gelling will occur with winter blend fuel, but if
> you are going to use additives, it is recommended to not use additives
> containing alcohol, as it suspends the water in the fuel and does not
> allow the fuel filter/water separator to do its job.
>
>
>
>> From: "LAWRENCE TIGHE" <larryradio@worldnet.att.net>
>> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>> Subject: [MV] Diesel Fuel
>> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:51:25 -0500
>>
>> It's zero degrees F here in Northern Jersey. My service station has
>> ordered
>> me "something" to put into the HMMWV to keep parafin from clogging my
>> fuel
>> filters...should I take the M998 out in this weather. What is the ratio
>> of
>> this "juice" to gallons of fuel?
>>
>> It is so cold here, the lawyers are putting their hands in their own
>> pockets!
>>
>> Lar
>> M998
>> M151A2
>>
>>
>>
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-- 
Dave


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