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Old 09-11-2012, 04:54 PM   #1
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With this Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel I keep hearing a lot about bacteria growth in the fuel tanks and fuel gelling in the colder weather. Their are several different products on the market to try to elevate this issue. As far as a preventative maintenance injector cleaner I am looking at Sea Foam or Lucas. I am trying to find out who is having the best luck with each product. I have heard a lot of good things about Sea Foam, however one of the draw backs is it is a little pricier. I am not trying to save a little at the cost of having a lot of problems. I am more than happy to pay the additional cost, let me know your thoughts.
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Old 09-11-2012, 06:52 PM   #2
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For years I have used Fuel Prep in my boat and motorhomes. I only treat the fuel when I am storing for more than two weeks. Fortunately, I have never had a problem even when storing in a hot climate for up to two months, plus I have enjoyed extended life of fuel filters.
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Old 09-11-2012, 07:54 PM   #3
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I use Howes Lubricator you can pick it up at flying Js or Pilot truck stops.
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From my experience with gelling diesel fuel happans as the result of not being prepared for the winter months. Late fall with summer blend in tank. Cold start and wrong fuel is where most get into trouble in my experience.
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Hello NewellCrazy, we have a home (rented out) in League City, TX so you were nearby at one time...
What is the best fuel stabilizer and what would I need to do to make sure the fuel does not gel due to winter?
This is not a big problem in Houston but in Denver it is! I never had a problem in my old coaches because we burned the diesel out fast enough but may be a problem in the future as we are not planning (hoping) to not be on the road as much...
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