Your fuel is gelled. Here’s what to do.

Every winter, people operating diesel engines run into a problem with gelled fuel.  This will shut an engine down until that gelled fuel can be removed from the fuel filter.  Having the knowledge of what to do and the availability of additives designed to reverse or even prevent gelling is very important.  Read below to … Read More

What is Gelling in Diesel Fuel?

Gelling in Diesel Fuel – What It Is and What To Do About It. Diesel fuel contains paraffin wax in two forms.  These two forms are liquid wax floating in suspension in the fuel and wax seed crystals that are floating throughout the fuel.  You can’t see wax without a microscope in temperatures above the … Read More

What is Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel?

Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) is found at any gas station and available through every fuel supplier that supplies diesel fuel.  What is it? This is very clear fuel, with possibly a light amber or green tint to it. When fresh, it has very little if any odor. It may also feel a little thinner and … Read More