Another diesel fuel question?

[Stmar]

Called the co-op and asked if they had switched to winter blend fuel, earlier one of the employees said they switched in October. I was now told that they just had #1 and #2 and were not going to sell a blend, they suggested I mix myself. What % of each should I use if I decide to mix? If I use Power Service white does it matter if I use #1 or #2? Is #1 overkill or beneficial? Another station sold winter blend last year so I assume they will this year but they have no off road fuel pumps, so is there any reason to use their fuel? Appreciate any comments to gain more knowledge.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Why mix it?
Just use #1 in the winter and be done with it.
And there is no need to add more additives like power service to it.

 

[Stmar]

Why mix it?
Just use #1 in the winter and be done with it.
And there is no need to add more additives like power service to it.

Do you not need a lubricant with #1?

 

[BAP]

Is it #1 Diesel or Kerosene? Kerosene won't have the additives for lubrication like Diesel.

 

[Stmar]

Is it #1 Diesel or Kerosene? Kerosene won't have the additives for lubrication like Diesel.

I assume it is diesel since it is an ag based co op and he said #1 diesel but I will double check before I get any.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Nope nothing need to be added or changed.
It's a tractor not a jet fighter!

 

[BAP]

Just remember #1 or Kerosene doesn't have the lubrication that #2 does. That is why it is usually blended together for a winter mix. Other option is to add a lubrication additive for the injection pump. Adding an additive is a lot cheaper than repairing an injection pump especially in newer engines.

 

[L35]

I do not go through much fuel I run lubricity additive year round which also happens to be a anti gel called howes available almost anywhere. PS White bottle is good to. New or old machine with less sulfer in the fuel the fuel systems are taking a hit, run it whenever possible it will not hurt anything but your wallet. If you cheap in the summer look up running TC-W3 2 stroke oil in the older engines for added lubricity.

 

[RCW]

I've been to -30F a few times. My tractor is stored in an attached garage, and still use Power Service. Was snowblowing a few years ago at -8F.

Easy to say screw the additives until you gel.

My neighbors BX24 gelled a couple years ago, and he swore he'd never be without it after that. He didn't believe in similar treatment until then.

As a service guy for a railroad, he's dealing with diesels daily.

I'll call it insurance.

 

[Stmar]

Is this okay? Had a few ounces of Power Service White already in fuel can, thought I could only get #2 but they had #1 so I went ahead and got the #1. Any issues with having White in #1? I figured a bit of overkill but at least I should not have any gel issues if it gets cold. And what do you guys pay for off road diesel? #1 was 2.899 and I think #2 was 2.499.

 

[RCW]

That's fine.

Like Wolfman said, not really necessary for #1, but I still use it as a "better safe than sorry" insurance policy.