Vegas Teacher Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Hey I read about differences in Diesel #1 & Diesel #2 just wondering what you use and what I am going to see at the pumps as I travel across country this summer. Also read a lot about different additives and amounts to add to 50, 100 & 200 gallons of diesel. Plus I am leaving my truck in Kansas for a year while work is being done. In Vegas we never get cold enough to worry about it, but in Kansas, depending on the winter it can be mild or, when I was growing up, we had -10 to -20 degree days. So just need advice. Later, Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 You don't need to worry about it until temps in the teens. Then I throw a bottle of Howes in. Less than that I run number 1 blend. You don't typically need full number one. We use a 50-50 blend here on the farm. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 55 minutes ago, jenandjon said: You don't need to worry about it until temps in the teens. Then I throw a bottle of Howes in. Less than that I run number 1 blend. You don't typically need full number one. We use a 50-50 blend here on the farm. Thanks, that makes sense. I read a lot, I do a lot of research but until somebody gives advice that lays things out nice and simple sometimes all of the extra jargon doesn't make a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Agree with jenandjon a dose of Howes will be just fine for occasional starts/moves over the winter. Just be sure to read the fine print on the bottle so you get the correct amount. You will not likely find #1 fuel at this time of year most places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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