Bruce Lulfs wrote:
All 3 of my diesels will not start. I used to get my fuel as a truck stop all the time but did not do so this year. I never had any trouble before. All turn over just fine but will not even try to start. I got fuel for all 3 at the same place I wonder if that could be the trouble? I never put anything in my fuel before and now I wonder what if anything would help now? Thanks for any help
Adding an anti-gel will do little or NOTHING until it can be circulated thru the fuel system. That takes at least 5-10 minutes of engine operation. If the fuel line or filter is occluded with ice (from water in the fuel) or waxed fuel, the engine won't start so the anti-gel can't circulate. Moving the car indoors or pouring hot water over the fuel filter will SOMETIMES help and so can directing a hair dryer at the filter.
There hasn't been temps this low in western PA and Ohio in about 10 years. When it gets this cold I suggest buying premium winterized fuel (I've had really good experiences with BP/Amoco diesel) and add a shot of a brand name anti-gel to the tank when temps drop below zero. If the valves haven't been adjusted in the last 10-15kmi, that can prevent starting in cold weather too. Using Mobil 1 oil will lower cold start temps about 10 degree and the block heater will allow the engine to start at about any temp - UNLESS the fuel has waxed, there is water in the fuel or the valves are tight!
Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
