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Anti-gel fuel additive

Preparing to store the coach until late January when we will leave Michigan for Florida.  Will be topping off the fuel tank before putting into storage.  Fuel will be summer blend.  Storage building is heated maintaining 40+ degrees.

Should I add the Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement Winterizer/Antigel now at fill-up or wait until just before leaving late January and add to an already full tank?

Thanks for your help!
Don & Sue
2009 NImbus 38
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #1 –
Add when you fill up and run the generator also. This will insure you have treated fuel in all systems. Additive won't weaken sitting in the tank.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #2 –
Yes, add it BEFORE filling.  Then driving home/to storage will circulate it.

Be sure to run your generator long enough and under at least 1/2 load to circulate it there as well.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #4 –
Thanks All!!

Don
Don & Sue
2009 NImbus 38
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #5 –
And you will sleep better at night (because of Brett) :))  :))  >:D
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #6 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
And you will sleep better at night (because of Brett) :))  :))  >:D

UH-OH-- am I in time out again.

Ya, ask Dianne-- that is where I LIVE.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #7 –
Good video. We have PowerService in our tank. I do like the flammability test along with the decent gel test. Our most important concern is the cold weather starting where the higher the cetane number is, the better. Since U300/Detroits come with a very poor non-block heater location and no heated screen like Cummins, anything to help cold weather starting is welcome.

Depending on the concentration of the additive in the container, the results might change. I would like to see a test with the recommended mix in a gallon of diesel and then tested.

Pierce


Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #8 –
I watched the video that PROPMAN posted and ordered some of the HOTSHOT.
HOTSHOT direct offered free S&H and a discount code.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #9 –
Brett, timeout seems to get filled up with anyone I share posts with. :)) Guess we all share one thing in common. We're men
OK, two things--we keep  making slips of the tongue.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD
 

Re: Anti-gel fuel additive

Reply #10 –
Don't forget aqua hot also. The engine ECM cooling returns heated fuel to the fuel tank. Once you get on the road and get things circulating should produce enough heat to prevent any issues. Ive always wondered if the Fuel Cooler would be happier covered in the cold winter weather?
Scott