Starting your tractor in the winter.

[Thomas]

I like to purchase my diesel where the towns/cites power companies etc. fuel up,station has winter diesel cut plus fresher supply.

 

[crazyal]

Diesel 9-1-1 intended to de-ice fuel lines. Anyone use it?

DIESEL 9?1?1® For Winter Emergencies: Winter Rescue Formula ? use to reliquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel-filters.

Does anyone use the white bottle year-round? I notice the link says to use it only in cold weather.

DIESEL FUEL SUPPLEMENT® +Cetane Boost®: Arctic Formula ? use when temperatures drop below 30°F. for maximum winter operability.

I try not to use the 911, it's not great for the engine. It contains alcohol. I do use power service with anti-gel (white bottle) as it's easy to get. I often use it year round simply because I have treated fuel left over from winter that lasts well into the summer. I don't think there's any difference between the silver bottle and white bottle except for the anti-gel. There are other brands that do work better (lubricating, not anti-gel) if you are willing to spend more.

 

[TomSeller]

I try not to use the 911, it's not great for the engine. It contains alcohol. I do use power service with anti-gel (white bottle) as it's easy to get. I often use it year round simply because I have treated fuel left over from winter that lasts well into the summer. I don't think there's any difference between the silver bottle and white bottle except for the anti-gel. There are other brands that do work better (lubricating, not anti-gel) if you are willing to spend more.

Any idea why they would say on the link to their white bottle that it is only for temps below 30F? They just trying to sell the silver bottle?

 

[vtsnowedin]

Any idea why they would say on the link to their white bottle that it is only for temps below 30F? They just trying to sell the silver bottle?

Why would you need any additive for temps above 30 degrees?

 

[TomSeller]

Why would you need any additive for temps above 30 degrees?

Mostly for lubrication with the ULSD fuel.

 

[vtsnowedin]

Mostly for lubrication with the ULSD fuel.

I'd ask why doesn't No. 2 diesel come with enough lubricity already in it. But I can guess that the answer is some dumb government regulation written by a tree hugger bureaucrat that knows absolutely nothing about diesel engines.

 

[PHPaul]

I'd ask why doesn't No. 2 diesel come with enough lubricity already in it. But I can guess that the answer is some dumb government regulation written by a tree hugger bureaucrat that knows absolutely nothing about diesel engines.

That's what the sulfur was for. Now, as to why they haven't included a suitable substitute in pump fuel...:confused3:

 

[RoyJackson]

I'd ask why doesn't No. 2 diesel come with enough lubricity already in it. But I can guess that the answer is some dumb government regulation written by a tree hugger bureaucrat that knows absolutely nothing about diesel engines.

And you're right...the problem is more with older tractors. I use Power Service every time I fill the tank.

 

[Egon]

I like to purchase my diesel where the towns/cites power companies etc. fuel up,station has winter diesel cut plus fresher supply.

Wise move.:thumbsup:

 

[DeereMann]

That's what the sulfur was for. Now, as to why they haven't included a suitable substitute in pump fuel...:confused3:

They did - but - not enough per EMA (Engine Manufacturers) requirements. API spec'd 520mm 4 ball wear test max scar depth, EMA spec'd 460 per fuel injection pump manufacturers. So.......fuel suppliers aren't gonna add any more cost than they're required to, hence always use a lubricity supplement.

Also, most commercial diesel fuels have min. cetane (40) where our small engines require 50. So need cetane booster too to get complete combustion - prevents exessive deposits on injector nozzle tips, etc.

I use Opti-Lube XPD. No alcohol.