do you guys use fuel additive in winter ?

[cvcman]

Wonder if my XJ2025 should have additive in the fuel this winter....most guys I talk to say you don't need it...

 

[bruceatlam]

I don't use it very often. "Power Serve" occasionally. But, if I lived in NY I would use it regularly.

 

[PILOON]

Since I have had to walk home a couple times and limped a few other occasions I always use an additive to prevent gelling.
I also filter while filling to strain out any water and or debris.
I use a very fine mesh filter and it always seems to catch anywhere from a drop to a tablespoon or two.
I also like to keep my fuel topped up to prevent condensation.

 

[4570Man]

No, but my tractor sleeps in a garage heated to 45F.

 

[Got2BTru]

Gotta be honest, a bit worried about this myself. Not sure I'll use it this winter though...we're not on the land yet.

 

[Deere Dude]

Wanted to, started to, forgot to do it, remembered to do it again then forgot it again. Now I just forget it completely and everything runs just fine. I wouldn't unless troubles like gelling appear and they never have for me in 23 years.

 

[RAYJAY]

use Power Service all the time dealer said it help lube the injectors and pump with the low sulfur diesel

Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost | Power Service

 

[cat fever]

Had my Dodge Cummins since 98, have never added anything to the fuel. Never had any problems either. That would include some high elevation very cold starts while snowmobiling here in Utah/Idaho/Wyoming.
My tractor was new the day after Christmas last year and I never put anything in it either.
Not to disagree with Piloon, but don't fill your tanks with diesel until the filling stations are completely changed over to winter grade diesel. I think sometimes people have full tanks of summer or transition fuel when it gets cold and then have problems.

 

[Fire Quacker]

I think sometimes people have full tanks of summer or transition fuel when it gets cold and then have problems.

This.^^^

If you use it, it probably doesn't matter; if you don't, power service and a battery maintainer.

 

[RickB]

Wanted to, started to, forgot to do it, remembered to do it again then forgot it again. Now I just forget it completely and everything runs just fine. I wouldn't unless troubles like gelling appear and they never have for me in 23 years.

Projecting TN weather related experiences to Upstate NY won't help the OP.

I use an anti-gel from October on. I've had fuel problems in winter before, they are no fun. If I can prevent trouble with a small investment and effort you can bet I will.

 

[CobyRupert]

Most definitely. Do not trust retailers when get say they add No.1 or additives. Ask me how I know.

 

[yelbike]

Has anyone ever used or heard of XP3?

 

[Ford850]

I use it religiously (Power Service or Diesel Treat). My dealer "strongly encouraged" me to use it, explaining how they had a delivery of tractors from CIH that they could not unload. They were all gelled.

 

[nybirdman]

We use Power Service year round..........no reason not to.Cheap insurance..

 

[davesl708]

I use Power Service year round as cheap insurance. I get my off-road diesel at a local store here in town. Probably low turn over in their stock. The added benefits of cetaine boost and lube for the pump and injectors worth the little cost. No issues in 1350 hours of use.

Use StaBil in the gas for insurance as well. Very low usage of gas so it sits for awhile.

 

[George2615]

My tractor also sleeps in a 45* garage and I use Power Service additive year round. My fuel storage tank is outside and it gets cold. Cheap insurance to use it.

 

[bp fick]

Projecting TN weather related experiences to Upstate NY won't help the OP.

I use an anti-gel from October on. I've had fuel problems in winter before, they are no fun. If I can prevent trouble with a small investment and effort you can bet I will.

-30F is a regular occurrance here, and -40F was far too common last winter. In a word? Brutal. It was simply brutal. A splash of Power Service or similar, in addition to fresh, winter blended fuel, a block heater and common sense and all will be well. Harder to sometimes find that last ingredient these days it seems.

 

[coveredbridge]

We use Power Service year round..........no reason not to.Cheap insurance..

Ditto

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I NEVER add anything to my fuel. Buy good fuel to begin with and you won't need to add anything.

The fuel stations I deal with, sell quite a bit of diesel, and sell winterized fuel in the cold months. I've NEVER got bad fuel from any of them.

SR

 

[MH8675309]

Yes - 911