jonny mac
Well-known member
I line in Colorado and am wondering what the gel temp is for winterized diesel. I checked the FAQ's and it gave me this:
Winter fuel is less economical and lighter than heavier summer fuel. As the temperature drops further, some hydrocarbons continue to remain liquid, but others form wax. The net result of very low temperatures (-50F?) is that what was liquid fuel at +50F can resemble a thick gel. Further information on diesel fuel can be located at the following web site: www.chevron.com/prodserv/bulletin/diesel/L1_toc_rf.htm www.shell.ca/oshell/diesel.htm
Both links are dead and the gel temp of -50F seems pretty low to me. Is this right?
Winter fuel is less economical and lighter than heavier summer fuel. As the temperature drops further, some hydrocarbons continue to remain liquid, but others form wax. The net result of very low temperatures (-50F?) is that what was liquid fuel at +50F can resemble a thick gel. Further information on diesel fuel can be located at the following web site: www.chevron.com/prodserv/bulletin/diesel/L1_toc_rf.htm www.shell.ca/oshell/diesel.htm
Both links are dead and the gel temp of -50F seems pretty low to me. Is this right?