Winterizing diesel

   / Winterizing diesel #51  
Makes a BIG difference if the home heating fuel oil tank is in the basement or outside! Unlikely need additives in an indoor tank.


How do you know if the off road diesel in the pump at the station is #1 or #2?

Because the refineries ship #1 diesel in the fall, winter and early spring
 
   / Winterizing diesel #52  
2018 Kioti owners' manual is very clear: Do not use fuel additives.
WOW,now that is funny.How about fuel gelling issues in colder climates??
 
   / Winterizing diesel #53  
Seasonal fuel refining:

[video]http://www.canadianfuels.ca/Blog/November-2015/How-refineries-make-fuels-right-for-winter-driving/[/video]

Great link, Egon - explains a lot! (Like why I never have to add anything to my diesel in my tractor to keep it from gelling or what not in the Winter up near Algonquin Park.).
 
 

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