Winter is the time of year that really puts diesel trucks and tractors to the test. Sure, a boosted engine loves cold air, but you know what doesn’t? The fuel that makes these workhorses run. That’s ...

There are dozens of fuel additives on the market designed to prevent or reduce gelling of diesel fuel in cold weather. Winter grade #2 fuel begins to gel at 10- to 20° F, depending on its refiner.

Winter’s approach brings truck fueling systems into a different focus. Although fuel filters and water separators get routine checks year round, as ambient temperatures begin to drop, the actual fuel ...

Although fuel filters and water separators get routine checks year-round, as ambient temperatures begin to drop, the actual fuel in the tank requires more attention. Adequate preparation isn’t always ...

If you use diesel fuel in cold weather, it has a chance of turning into a gel-like substance. Gasoline doesn't have this ...

MT GILEAD, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment (EDT) is the number one selling diesel fuel conditioner in retail. Now, Hot Shot’s Secret is introducing ...

Diesel fuel goes bad with time, but additives can make it last longer and improve performance. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / AutoGuide.com. If your diesel car, truck, or even farm equipment ...

Starfire is now shipping its Diesel Monster Anti-Gel and Rescue fuel additive. The Diesel Monster Anti-Gel is formulated to fight waxing and gelling, and eliminate water in cold-weather conditions. It ...

This story appears in the Dec. 12 print edition of Transport Topics. As the cold temperatures of winter set in, fleets and fuel providers are using a variety of methods to prevent fuel gelling, which ...

While it may not yet officially be the winter season, the temperatures and precipitation in parts of the country aren't waiting for December 21. There's plenty truckers can do to prepare themselves ...

If it seems it’s easier to “gel” modern diesel engines, it’s true. The design of Tier III and newer diesel engines, combined with the use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD,) increase the chances of ...