Originally Posted by
More Power
The transition to ULSD is apparently creating a few issues with gelling in some markets as a result of incorrect winter blending. Here in Montana, we see 30/70 (30% #1 and 70% #2) during the late fall/early spring, and could see 50/50 during the coldest months. The coldest markets, like Fairbanks, AK can see straight #1 at times.
For what it's worth, I've never had a diesel gelling problem during any of the past 21 Montana winters.
Jim
I've had fuel gel twice in 12 years. The first time was around 5 years ago and I was running pump diesel when we had a sudden cold snap and I forgot to add any anti-gel additives. The second time was a couple of weeks ago, and I had a pump diesel/bio diesel blend of about B80. Temperature was only around 27 degrees, but it was enough for the bio to cloud up.
Part of my problem is that here in southern Missouri, we don't get blended fuel. It stays #2 all winter long. I guess it doesn't get cold enough to warrant the change.
Casey
1995 K1500 Tahoe 2 door, 6.5LTD, 4L80E, NP241, 3.42's, 285/75R16 BFG K02's; 1997 506 block; Kennedy OPS harness, gauges, Quick Heat plugs, and TD-Max chip; Dtech FSD on FSD Cooler; vacuum pump deleted, HX35 turbo, Turbo Master, 3.5" Kennedy exhaust, F code intake; dual t/stats, HO water pump, Champion radiator; Racor fuel filter