DIESEL OWNERS WINTER FUEL

[EvanD]

I am looking for the recommended fuel treatment for an older 6.5 gm diesel in new England winter weather.
This truck has never seen low sulfur fuel and cold weather. What additives would you use??

 

[thastinger]

I use this in my 68 JD3020
https://www.amazon.com/Stanadyne-Lu...nadyne+diesel+additive&qid=1734098562&sr=8-35

 

[doitmyself]

I use Stanadyne products based on some old "wives tale" advice I got many years ago. Stanadyne used to promote that some additives emulsify water, allowing it to pass through the injectors. Stanadyne allows the water to drop out and collect in the filter, where it can be drained out (ag. equipment).

Don't know if it is true, but they sold me.

 

[BobsArmory]

I've used Stanadyne with good results but am now using Hotshots EDT with winter defense. Hotshots EDT + winter Defense The 6 ounce long neck bottle works great for my truck with the ridiculous capless fuel door. The only issue with the 6 ounce bottle is that I have only found them direct from the Hotshot website.

Project Farm did a little test on different brands on youtube. His testing may leave something to be desired but it does give a starting point when shopping for these types of products.

doitmyself is right, you don't want an emulsifier. Products that demulsify and have no alcohol are best.

 

[Opelman]

Standadyne made the injection pumps used on the GM diesels so I would have no problem using their diesel additive.

 

[daniel327]

I use two stroke lawn mower oil in my diesel at a ratio of 200:1. The vehicle's now 18 years old and it's never had a pump or injector service.

 

[Rand]

I place "hot shots" as a brand up there on a pedestal second place behind Lucas..

super secret "trust me bro" and not in need of my $$$

Some of their products could be good, but they dont deserve anyone's "trust"
find a reliable alternative with a good rep.

 

[Bighorn2500]

Howe’s Diesel Treat, in the tractor and truck.

One ounce per five gallons of fuel.

 

[BobsArmory]

I place "hot shots" as a brand up there on a pedestal second place behind Lucas..

super secret "trust me bro" and not in need of my $$$

Some of their products could be good, but they dont deserve anyone's "trust"
find a reliable alternative with a good rep.

I have to agree that they have aggressively leveraged social media/youtube for furthering their product but I have never seen anything detrimental about their product compared to Lucas or any other snake oil products that permeate the automotive industry. In the absence of actual data discounting their claims, I will use them without any lost sleep.

If you have any data that refutes their claims, I would love to see it and switch products gladly.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I use Howe’s in my Ram Cummins.

Just my $0.02

 

[#18FAN]

I use Howe’s in my Ram Cummins.

Just my $0.02

Do you get good winter fuel at any local fuel station

 

[Ranger83]

We use the Diesel Service in our Sprinter and Kubota tractor and started at -22° F.

If you live in Northern New England get Diesel 911 now as everyone sells out when it goes below zero.

 

[#18FAN]

Not all Kwik Trip stations sell it and only my local one in the county sells it I change over in late November for me I believe it’s worth the 10 cents more a gallon with as little as I use in winter.

 

[CDX825]

Back when I was daily driving my 84 F250 diesel I found out that howes double dosed in the winter made the truck noticeably easier to start. I really thought it was a coincidence at first but several times of filling up and not having any howes to add to the fuel it was always harder starting when cold after.

In the summer months I ran TC-W3 at one ounce per gallon and that seemed to help with both fuel economy and making the injectors and injection pump quieter. I never used it in the winter though because it seemed to make the truck harder to start.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

Do you get good winter fuel at any local fuel station

I buy fuel at my local Speedway station and occasionally at a Kwik Start. I still treat my fuel to be safe. I gelled up in 2019 and laying under my truck to change filters in the freezing cold sucks.

Just my $0.02

 

[Dr_Dr3i]

+1 on Howe's as it's great stuff. Good to use year-round actually.

Power Service white bottle during winter, Power Service 911 to keep in the trunk in case you get a really cold snap, otherwise save it.

There is also Amsoil's winter fuel treat, which oddly enough I find on the shelves at my local ACE Hardware store. Good stuff as well.

 

[burbguy82]

Power Service white bottle.

In the Wyoming oilfield, you will not find an operator on a rig without a bottle.

 

[Sumboodie]

How has it never seen low sulfur?

 

[Cherrybomb]

Back in the day when I hauled fuel,Kwik Trip would actually blend their fuel to the anticipated temperature predicted for that tank.30%number 1 really stops the gelling.It will hurt your mileage and power a bit tho.Add your favorite additive,carry Power Service 911,its only for emergencies, fuel filter and wrench.Its a serious, time costly thing when you have a tank of gelled fuel