Re: [MV] Diesel Fuel

From: Dave (gpw1942@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Jan 17 2004 - 12:30:09 PST


Question:
Once the temp goes back up does the Diesel thin-out again?
Dj

David Cole wrote:

> 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
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> 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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