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#2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

At what temperature does #2 diesel fuel start to gel?
Thanks in advanced
'02 U295 36'
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Re: #2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

Reply #1 –
Tom, if memory serves me correct it is around 17f but dave M would know as he is gelled up most of the time >:D :)) plus I asked a local here in Lanzarote and he said " how would we know as we have trouble making ice cubes for our drinks as it is so warm all year here".I too am "gelled up" as I now have a cold after going on a 60' catermaran ride a few days ago with one minute it was hot and next cool wind. That will teach me. Tomorrow fly out to England and back to rain!!
So there you are!!
JohnH
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Re: #2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

Reply #2 –
There's an additive you can put in to lower the temperature diesel gels at. In the old days truck drivers mixed a five gallon can of kerosene or even gasoline into each tank of diesel in very cold weather. That is definitely NOT recommended however. Today's engines are different and even with the old engines you needed to know exactly what you were doing or engine damage would result... so maybe just forget I said that about mixing fuels :)
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

Re: #2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

Reply #3 –
If I remember correctly from work days it was as John H posted at around 17 F. It had a lot to do with the amount of paraffin it contained even though it was labeled as #2.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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Re: #2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

Reply #4 –
Fuel is cheaper now than it has been in a long time so drive your coach and burn off that old summertime diesel so you can fill up with winter diesel.
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

Re: #2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

Reply #5 –
Good memory John, yes had a case at 17 with untreated fuel, Also no issue at -25f with proper treated fuel.
 

Re: #2 diesel - what temperature does it start to gel?

Reply #6 –
...also, there are heated fuel filters available that will help a lot to prevent wax buildup in cold weather, but remember to turn the filter's electric heater off when you don't need it, just saying ...I'm sure you guys already know this stuff but I thought it worth mentioning for the benefit of other readers who are new to diesels
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)