Posted by Ray [173.245.51.14] on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 09:43:02 :
In Reply to: diesel winter operation posted by David N. Lundstrom [108.162.246.20] on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 09:09:37 :
Like Mark says below most fuel suppliers add anti-gel to the fuel in the cold months, and additional can be added and many do. Power Service, and Blue DEF are two brands I'm familiar with. I plug the block heater in on my truck when it gets cold, it helps for a easy start and within a few minutes it is warm enough to drive. Years ago before I had a heater in my vehicles, I plugged in a drop light with a 60 watt lamp and heated the engine, snow never built up on the hood. You could use additional anti-gel and heat the block with a light or heat the fuel with a light as well. Don't forget to tuck it in with an old moving blanket, to maintain the heat when it drops down in the negatives.
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