[cumminsman2010]

I own a 2011 ram with a cummins in it. And unforunitly I live in upstate New York. Since its supposed to drop below zero next week does anyone have any suggestions on which fuel additive to put in it so I don't end up running into fuel gelling problems. I have a block heated in it and the grill cover is closed up on it, but they do nothing for the fuel.

 

[ACDELCOcummins]

Just so you know, block heater and grille cover won't keep anything from gelling. But any additive should work, whether you do Power Service, Howes, Stanadyne, its your pick

 

[Waboo]

You can find Power Service "Diesel Fuel Supplement+Cetane Boost" at Walmart and it's reasonably priced for the 80 oz. jug. It's the white bottle version and has the anti-gel component. That's what I use in the winter simply because it's easy to find. The Power Service silver/gray bottle is similar, but without anti-gel.

 

[ohio cummins]

Yep, Power Service Diesel Kleen in the white bottle. Yeah... I'm the guy with the kitchen type measuring cup at the fuel station

 

[cumminsman2010]

I know that the cover and heater won't help with gelling like I said originally. That's why I asked to see what people have had luck with. I was told to use AE oil power flow, but since I can't find it and have never heard of it not sure I want to trust it.

 

[ohio cummins]

I am sure you are gonna hear about many different additives...some say they are all snake oil. But I chose Power Service because it gets great reviews from diesel mechanics and it is readily available at almost all auto stores and places like Wally World. I also have dump trucks and equipment that I run in the winter and can't afford to find out the hard way if it does or not.

 

[TWR]

I been using Stanadyne for many years and never had any gel problems here in Canada and it gets very cold here, but most name brands are likely good.

 

[Matt 007]

Power service is the best you can get. The one in the gray bottle prevents gelling. If you don't use it and it does gel up the also make one in a red bottle called 911 that will un gel everything


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[MPD106]

I been using Stanadyne for many years and never had any gel problems here in Canada and it gets very cold here, but most name brands are likely good.

I used to use it for along time, until I gelled up with it, I'll never run it again.

 

[MPD106]

Power service is the best you can get. The one in the gray bottle prevents gelling. If you don't use it and it does gel up the also make one in a red bottle called 911 that will un gel everything


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It's not the best, as far as independent test goes, it's poor on the lubercating side, but good as an anti gell. Btw, the grey bottle is not anti gell, it's a cleaner, the white bottle is the anti gell.

 

[cumminsman2010]

I love the power service products I just have never had to deal with temperatures low enough that might cause fuel gelling.

 

[MudnRox]

Power service is the best you can get. The one in the gray bottle prevents gelling. If you don't use it and it does gel up the also make one in a red bottle called 911 that will un gel everything


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The white bottle can be used year round and it will prevent gelling. The gray bottle is for summer use and will not prevent gelling.

If you do gell up the 911 (red bottle) will help get you going. I carry a couple of bottles of the 911 in the truck just in case.

 

[Matt 007]

The white bottle can be used year round and it will prevent gelling. The gray bottle is for summer use and will not prevent gelling.

If you do gell up the 911 (red bottle) will help get you going. I carry a couple of bottles of the 911 in the truck just in case.

My bad you are right I got my colors mixed up.


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[DmnDvo]

I as well use Power Service Diesel clean, but best ways I found to avoid gelling or fuel system issues in cold weather is to keep tank full of fuel (no air space for atmospheric humidity to occupy and condense to water), keep your fuel filter water separator drained regularly, and I change fuel filters every 6 months or every third oil change (but thats also more for the CP3 and injectors than gelling fuel).

And like others I keep a jug of D.K. 9-1-1 in my truck too (for me, others, or equipment I run).

Cheers.

 

[CHILL6.7]

If its only 0 or -20 Celsius these days you don't even need a fuel additive. You won't have any gelling issues. I drive mine up here in -30 Celsius without additive and everything is good. I'd use power service white bottle if anything.


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[cumminsman2010]

I can keep my tank full but as for that fuel filter idea. That may get rough. I do an oil change every month on it. Considering I put on 50k in one year.

Chill67 you maybe right but you got to remember you live in a cold climate. Your fuel up there may be formulated a little differently to handle those temperature were as our might not be.

 

[Cummins Dually]

I run optilube.

 

[CumminsThrasher]

Power service white bottle for sure!!!

2012 3500 4x4 6 spd CC
H&S BLACK MAXX, H&S EGR AND COOLER DELETE, S&B CAI, 4"DIAMOND EYE TBE and more to come!!!

 

[Snofarmer]

Power service is very common and easy to fined.
I've used it
BUT it is not the best.
Yes, it edged out a few in adding a little more lubricity than the others but a lot of then do add lubricity also.

What turned me OFF of power service it it has API/ pail oil in other words alcohol, this alcohol lets water pass threw the fuel water separator.

I know use Howes.
Howes Diesel Treat demulsifies or displaces water out of the fuel, leaving only pure fuel to burn. As the vehicle moves and agitates, water is easily removed by the water separator. Products that emulsify or disperse water into the fuel are usually alcohol or solvent based and can further damage key system components by allowing water to pass through the fuel water separator. Since water is abrasive, it tends to score or wear down the close metal to metal tolerance of the injection system causing smoke and loss of MPG’s.

 

[CHILL6.7]

Chill67 you maybe right but you got to remember you live in a cold climate. Your fuel up there may be formulated a little differently to handle those temperature were as our might not be.

This could be true as well lol, not sure about the fuel where you are.



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