As temperatures drop, diesel engines face the challenge of fuel gelling, which can lead to sluggish performance, hard starts, or even total engine shutdown. Diesel fuel contains paraffin wax, which naturally starts to solidify in cold weather. When it does, it clogs fuel filters and lines, preventing fuel flow to the engine. AMSOIL’s line of cold-weather diesel fuel additives provides an effective solution to prevent gelling, ensuring your diesel engine remains reliable and efficient all winter long.
Why Diesel Gels in Cold Weather
Diesel fuel isn’t built for extreme cold, as the paraffin wax in the fuel begins to crystallize when temperatures drop. This process, called gelling, leads to a thickening of the fuel, which can clog the fuel filter and disrupt fuel flow. Once gelling starts, the engine can experience poor performance or fail to start altogether. For diesel-powered trucks, agricultural equipment, or construction vehicles that need to perform reliably in the winter, preventing gelling is critical.
How AMSOIL Cold Flow Improves Winter Performance
AMSOIL’s Cold Flow Diesel Anti-Gel additive
is specifically formulated to keep diesel fuel from gelling in cold temperatures. By modifying the paraffin wax crystals, Cold Flow prevents them from binding together and clogging fuel filters, ensuring the fuel stays liquid and flows easily. AMSOIL Cold Flow works with all types of diesel fuel, including ultra-low sulfur diesel, biodiesel, and blends, providing versatile protection for various applications.
Adding AMSOIL Cold Flow to your fuel tank before temperatures hit freezing points is simple and effective. The formulation begins working immediately, providing fuel system protection down to -40°F. With AMSOIL Cold Flow, you can confidently operate your diesel engine in harsh winter conditions without worrying about gelling.
Improve Fuel Efficiency and Save on Maintenance
Cold weather doesn’t just make diesel engines harder to start; it also increases fuel consumption as the engine works harder to maintain performance. By keeping fuel flowing efficiently, AMSOIL Cold Flow improves fuel efficiency, helping diesel engines start faster and run more smoothly. Preventing fuel gelling also reduces wear on the engine and fuel system, saving on costly repairs and maintenance.
Regular use of AMSOIL Cold Flow in the winter keeps injectors, fuel lines, and filters clean, contributing to longer engine life. Fewer breakdowns and smoother engine operation mean that equipment and vehicles can remain productive and reliable throughout the winter months.
Use AMSOIL Diesel Recovery for Emergencies
Even with the best preventive measures, emergencies can still occur. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery is a quick solution if gelling has already taken place. Diesel Recovery dissolves gelled fuel, clears plugged filters, and restores fuel flow, getting your engine back on track without needing a tow or extensive maintenance.
Prepare Your Diesel for Winter with AMSOIL
By using AMSOIL Cold Flow and keeping Diesel Recovery on hand for emergencies, you ensure your diesel engine can handle the toughest winter conditions. AMSOIL’s cold-weather diesel products protect against fuel gelling, improve efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs, making them essential for anyone operating diesel engines in freezing temperatures. Protect your investment and enjoy reliable performance all winter with AMSOIL’s trusted line of diesel fuel additives.