Oil & Fuel Gelled Fuel - How Much Additive

[MarkF48]

No joy with fuel gel on a 10 deg F morning and the tractor didn't like it. Have been adding Power Service Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost at about 2oz per 5 gals of fuel (directions on the 32oz container are 8oz per 25 gals) so slightly more than recommended. This is added to the jug of fuel prior to adding to the tractors tank, so it should be mixed well and I have run the tractor in warmer weather, so it should be in the filter and rest of the system. Does it seem the 2oz/5gals should be enough or should I kick up the amount during cold weather or use the same ratio plus add the 911 additive in its recommended amount as well.

 

[747driver]

I use Howse fuel lubricant. I put 1 oz in each of my 5 gal cans before I fill them. I use it year round. I would think 'use as directed'

 

[LouNY]

No joy with fuel gel on a 10 deg F morning and the tractor didn't like it. Have been adding Power Service Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost at about 2oz per 5 gals of fuel (directions on the 32oz container are 8oz per 25 gals) so slightly more than recommended. This is added to the jug of fuel prior to adding to the tractors tank, so it should be mixed well and I have run the tractor in warmer weather, so it should be in the filter and rest of the system. Does it seem the 2oz/5gals should be enough or should I kick up the amount during cold weather or use the same ratio plus add the 911 additive in its recommended amount as well.

If you are using the gray bottle it has no anti gelling qualities, the white bottle is the anti gell, the 911 isn't designed to be used regularly

 

[Trails End]

I've been using Howse Lubricator Diesel Treat at 4oz per 5 gallons and haven't had any gelling problems
so far, even during the current cold snap here in New Hampshire! Keep my fingers crossed every time
I go out to start the tractor. So far, fires up immediately.

 

[MarkF48]

If you are using the gray bottle it has no anti gelling qualities, the white bottle is the anti gell, the 911 isn't designed to be used regularly

Using white bottle which is supposed to have anti-gel protection, but at the ratio I'm using it, it didn't work. The ratio I'm using is just slightly higher than recommended.

 

[LouNY]

I tend to use a bit more then the higher dose and my fuel is also blended with#1
Trying to recall I think the heavy dose is 32 Oz per 50 gallons of fuel, I just topped up today and
I used about an oz per gallon.
good luck

 

[MarkF48]

One reason I was using the Power Service (white bottle) is the Cetane boost. It doesn't appear the Howes Lubricator Diesel Treat mentions Cetane boost. I've been under the impression the Cetane boost helps cold weather starts(?)

 

[Reb954]

You're probably gonna have to warm up the fuel tank and filter a bit. That will allow you to run the engine to get some of the fuel treatment through the lines and filter to the engine.

In my younger days I was driving truck across I-80 in central Wyoming. Truck started loosing power so I figured even though I had winter blend fuel in, it was gelling. I pulled off to the side, reviewed what resources I had to solve the problem. All I had was a can of starter fluid and matches. So I used the starter fluid as a blow torch and warmed up the fuel filter. That solved the problem.

 

[RNeumann]

The product didn’t work for you and cetane boost isn’t needed on a tractor. I know you are trying to go above and beyond with your machine but in this case you got the shaft. Ask the local supplier what they use for gelling. Fuel is mixed and blended by region and time of year. What my work out west may not work somewhere else.
Gelling sucks and I’m sure you’re frustrated- it’s time to try something else.

 

[rdinatal]

As @Reb954 said you'll need to get the additive from the tank, past the filter(s) and into the pump. The best way would be to warm up the lines so it will start and draw the mixed fuel all the way in.

-R