Rjamesohio
Member
Still a newb, and while loving my long-wanted TDI I bought it at a time of year where I believe the fuels are being blended differently.
I get that the mileage can vary once the anti-gel additives go in, and I get that the fuel companies change their blends independent of we the consumers.
What I HAVEN'T been able to get clear in my head is at what point do WE OWNERS need to add anti-gel additive to our cars? My manual states that it varies by fuel but we SHOULD be good down to 5 F, but obviously you don't want to get stuck out by having your fuel gel.
So how do we know for sure what we are getting at the pump, and how do we know when the fuel has been blended with ENOUGH additives to keep us from gelling up?
I get that the mileage can vary once the anti-gel additives go in, and I get that the fuel companies change their blends independent of we the consumers.
What I HAVEN'T been able to get clear in my head is at what point do WE OWNERS need to add anti-gel additive to our cars? My manual states that it varies by fuel but we SHOULD be good down to 5 F, but obviously you don't want to get stuck out by having your fuel gel.
So how do we know for sure what we are getting at the pump, and how do we know when the fuel has been blended with ENOUGH additives to keep us from gelling up?