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Anti-Jell for Diesel

I have used Power Service and been happy for a few decades on the farm. Any problems Ive had were in just not being timely, not the additives fault.

This discussion comes every year, and turns into a Ford or Chevy discussion, I think the other brands work well too.

Paul
 
I've said it before, truckers use it by the pallet full and overwhelmingly use Howes. Every trucker has a story of other brands letting them down. But it seems that farmers preferred other brands. I wouldn't use anything but Howes. I always use double he recommended amount the first time each year, then the recommended amount only when it gets below zero temps.
 
We have a place with a fuel oil furnace; since I started dumping a quart of Power Service in the outside tank every fall we've had no problem with gelling. YMMV.
 
I have an oddball complaint about Howes.

I bought some.. When I went to use it it was around zero out.

The clear plastic jug it comes in shattered when I picked it up. It was in my tractor cab, and made a heck of a mess thats hard to clean at those temps....

Really isnt too useful to a fella then.

The white plastic Power Service comes in is still ply able and good at sub zero temps.

Dont know if the retailer had the jug sitting in the sun too long, or what the deal was, but I have stayed away from Howes since that experience. Im sure the product is good, and if one is working in a heated shop good to go.

I understand my view is off the beaten path, but if the container fails for me the product is worthless to me.....

Paul
 
As John said Howes is the truckers favorite while industry and farmers tend to favor Power Services. That tells me either one does the job well but I have always used Power Services.
 
I run home heating oil with Power Service in my MF 65 diesel year round. Haven't had a problem with jelling or black algae since I have been doing that.
 
I use Howes or Power Service, whichever is cheaper when I need it.

Be sure to read the fine print for temperature and amount you need.
 
As a trucker from the north this works good for me
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If you can find it FPPF,its cheap,one bottle will treat 300 gal. The only place I have found it is large truck stops.
 
I agree with mjbrown, the only certainty against jelling is kero (#1). I also use it at 40%, never have had that mix jell, even at -40F.
 
I use CEN-PE-CO POWER FLO KLENZ year around. No need to worry about having fuel tank full of fuel when it gets cold. I put it in bulk 300 gallon tank before my supplier fills it with fuel year around. My tractor's exhaust smells like smoke ( JD 4020, 4320, and 4440), not diesel smoke, I still purchase blended fuel for the winter. Tractors will still start a little better when below zero with blended fuel. I have used it for at least 40 years and am very happy with it. I buy it 6 gallons to the case. Gallon jugs are easiest to use for me, but you can get it in almost any size container.
 
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