Polar Vortex Vs Diesel Trucks

[DEEZUZ]

The most important thing to do if you can't monitor fuel psi is if you notice ANY lack of power or rough idle, pull over, keep it running and toss some 911 in the tank. Never pre treat with 911, it's called 911 for a reason.

When you start waxing/gelling you'll notice deceased power. It's starving for fuel at this point do to filters getting plugged. You need to decrease flow of fuel (by idling) and pull over to stop the wind chill. Adding 911 whole its still running is your only hope

 

[DEEZUZ]

Chances are you won't find 911 anywhere in stock right now though

 

[LikeABauce302]

When. I was working around off road diesel equipment, freezing CCVs was sometimes a problem when temperatures dropped below 0 degrees. The worst cases, I've seen dipsticks get spit out and oil pumped out of the engine. Not sure if trucks have these issues.

 

[GG Allin]

A few of my drivers swear by this stuff: Beyond that I'll be plugging in as many as I can tonight and moving as many in doors as possible. I'm responsible for 10 of a fleet of 250, I plan on all 10 running tomorrow. Problem with the new ones is they won't idle more than 10 minutes, so you can't leave them running.

 

[95SC]

I'll stick with my gas truck , no need for this headache

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

I have the additive in and getting low fuel pressure on my 16, probably parking it for the next 48 hours after this trip.

 

[b4black]

The diesel you buy at the pumps is Diesel #2. Actually around here is it mostly Diesel #2 with 11% biodiesel.

Cloud Point of Diesel #2 is anywhere between +15°F and -5°F. The biodiesel doesn't help. Pure soy Biodiesel has a cloud point of +32°F. In colder climates, like Minnesota, they also sell Diesel #1, which has a cloud point of -40°F.

Additives can lower operability by 15°F or more below the cloud point. Most fuel in this area already has additive. More additive will help some, but only to a point.

Diesel #1 and Kerosene are essentially the same thing. Blending in Kerosene will definitely help with keeping a truck running tomorrow. 10-30% what is typically used.

The more fuel in your tank, the warmer it will stay, but once it gets cold, the more fuel, the more wax settling to the bottom of the tank.



People will tell what worked for them in the past, but keep in mind, this is record cold and it will be cold tonight, tomorrow and tomorrow night. That's a long stretch. I think this might be beyond what additives can do.

I'm parking my truck, but if I had to drive, I'd get 5 gallons of kerosene and dump it in.

 

[MrMezger996]

OP you have a fuel pressure gauge?

No I do not

 

[b4black]

PS - just because your truck starts doesn't mean you are OK. It takes a while for the wax to plug the fuel filter. Four years ago, it hit -27°F overnight. I warmed up my truck for a ½ hour, started off to work and made it 100 yards before it started running like crap. Limped home and drove my car instead.

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

the gasser bros are gonna have a field day with this thread.

 

[RICH17]

Good luck guys. My dad told me he used to hang a 100watt bulb in a drop light next to the filters overnight. I've used that trick before next to my battery in the Lumina years ago. Right now I have a trickle charger on the Cruze just in case. And work car I give no fucks really. If it doesnt start then I work from home.....darn...

 

[DEEZUZ]

PS - just because your truck starts doesn't mean you are OK. It takes a while for the wax to plug the fuel filter. Four years ago, it hit -27°F overnight. I warmed up my truck for a ½ hour, started off to work and made it 100 yards before it started running like crap. Limped home and drove my car instead.

Yup. That's why I said most trucks gel on the highway. Plug it in, let high idle 25 mins, take off and get the fuel really sloshing around and boom.

Did I mention

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Will come home to 1/4 tank of just Thornton’s diesel in cucv and hope for the best.

 

[DEEZUZ]

the gasser bros are gonna have a field day with this thread.

Good luck guys. My dad told me he used to hang a 100watt bulb in a drop light next to the filters overnight. I've used that trick before next to my battery in the Lumina years ago. Right now I have a trickle charger on the Cruze just in case. And work car I give no fucks really. If it doesnt start then I work from home.....darn...

 

[DEEZUZ]

FYI I'm charging my 6.0 right now and going to let it run an hour and then see how it starts tomorrow.

7.3 will get a Cold start tomorrow too.

I'm saying the 6.0 will not pop off but the 7.3 will. No block heaters of course cause it's a cold start

 

[cdh027]

Gas trucks FTW!!!

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

If any of you diesel bros need a tow LMK and i'll bring out my 6cyl gas ferd to trailer your 900 ft lb monster home

JK i'm not leaving the house. Good luck gents

 

[DEEZUZ]

Yea but bro you can't pull a house off its foundation Sooooo there's that

 

[DEEZUZ]

If any of you diesel bros need a tow LMK and i'll bring out my 6cyl gas ferd to trailer your 900 ft lb monster home

JK i'm not leaving the house. Good luck gents

Wouldn't be first time I've called you for a possible tow.

 

[ragingclue]

Would be funny if the old shit bricks run tomorrow but the truck doesn't.

But then again they know a little about cold in Sweden I guess.

I think the truck has done a -10F run already this year pre-additive. Low Wednesday night is supposed to be -26F here, eager to see how it plays out. -22F tonight so I guess we'll know sooner rather than later.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Yea but bro you can't pull a house off its foundation Sooooo there's that

Lmao, this sounds like something we'd hear from an 18-25 year old doozil owner that has never towed anything.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Eggzactkly

 

[EmersonHart13]

I'm glad the TDI Beetle is gone for this weather. The car would never have heat and wifey would not be happy

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Wouldn't be first time I've called you for a possible tow.

For you i'd leave the house

but you'd have to find a trailer for me to use that'll fit your brodozer

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Jeep guys will be in the ditch
Diesel guys will be on the shoulder

This weather is for sure going to damage some egos