WINTER ~ / ~ SUMMER Blends

[LBrown59]

I know about the gelling problem with running summer blend in the winter ; but are there any concerns with running winter blend during the summer ??

L . B .

 

[DieselPower]

Short answer, no.

 

[john_bud]

Well, the winter blend will have lower energy content and give less mpg's. About 2 is what I have been seeing.

jb

 

[Lunk]

As long as it's been properly dosed (in my case, with a double-shot of Howe's), I'll be OK using the fuel I bought last month, Right?

I'm not sure what "blend" the farmer I purchase from had in his tank at the time...

 

[LBrown59]

As long as it's been properly dosed (in my case, with a double-shot of Howe's), I'll be OK using the fuel I bought last month, Right?

*I'm not sure what "blend" the farmer I purchase from had in his tank at the time...

*Hard tellin how recently or how long ago he purchased fuel so you have no idea if its winter or summer blend.

 

[LBrown59]

Any one intending to get your drum or tank filled now that diesel and home heating oil is cheap?
I am debating about calling my fuel guy to have him drop buy and fill my 55 gallon drum with off road.

Here on the above thread I was debating about filling my 55 gallon drum with summer blend which would have left me stuck with running summer blend all winter not a good deal really.
Today I'm faced with the opposite situation If i fill the drum now with winter blend i will be stuck with running winter blend all next summer not the best deal either.
Seems like no matter what choice i make it will be the wrong one.
Any other ideas?

 

[nmu98]

Blend your own. when needed. And try to buy straight #2, and mix #1 per the temps.

 

[LBrown59]

All 3 of my tractor tanks are full of summer blend.
I also have 3 two gallon cans of the summer blend.
I do have it treated with .58 ounces per gallon of PS which is almost twice the recommend dose.
Anyone think i wil have problems running it this winter.

 

[DGS]

All 3 of my tractor tanks are full of summer blend.
I also have 3 two gallon cans of the summer blend.
I do have it treated with .58 ounces per gallon of PS which is almost twice the recommend dose.
Anyone think i wil have problems running it this winter.

You already got your question answered by a very knowledgable guy (Diesel Power)so how many ways do have to post your quastion?????
DGS

 

[dirtworksequip]

DGS, I guess you didn't hear..........anyone with 10,000 or more post before the end of the year will get a free TBN bumper sticker.

Sincerely, Dirt