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The Newell · 10-21-2012, 06:32 PM

Winter storage for a diesel:

1. If storing over 2-3 months, add a BIOCIDE (from any marine store-- boats have the same diesel storage issues).

2. If storing summer blend fuel over the winter, add an anti-gel(Walmart, etc). If you fill up when the temperatures are already below freezing, this is not an issue.

3. Keep diesel tank full to minimize condensation.

4. If you can't drive 25+ highway miles, DON'T start the engine. It has to be driven under enough of a load for long enough to get the oil, not just coolant up to operating temperature or you are doing more harm than good.

10-21-2012, 06:32 PM	#2
The Newell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,018	Winter storage for a diesel: 1. If storing over 2-3 months, add a BIOCIDE (from any marine store-- boats have the same diesel storage issues). 2. If storing summer blend fuel over the winter, add an anti-gel(Walmart, etc). If you fill up when the temperatures are already below freezing, this is not an issue. 3. Keep diesel tank full to minimize condensation. 4. If you can't drive 25+ highway miles, DON'T start the engine. It has to be driven under enough of a load for long enough to get the oil, not just coolant up to operating temperature or you are doing more harm than good. __________________ 1976 Newell Classic (Sold) Home Base: Riverside, CA If anyone needs my contact info private message me and I will send it to you. -Joseph-