Where to buy diesel anti gel or Diesel 911 in vancouver, canada?

meatwagon · February 5th, 2007, 20:41

OK my car died on me today it wasnt the fuel that was empty because when i turned it over again, the gauge moved. So im thinking its gelled in the tank, and because i got it going again, it ran fine but when i stopped the car again it was struggling while iddling, so i just left it at my house. I went to lordco. they were all out canadian tire had nothing or knowledge of anything. Any pointers? thanks jamie

McBrew · February 6th, 2007, 16:02

Any truck stops around? What about tractor supply stores?

Personally, I would want to know more about what is going on. It could be a clogged fuel filter, gelled fuel, ice, or any number of other things.

DubbedDiesel · February 6th, 2007, 16:08

You may need a new battery man. All us guys in the A3/B4 section have flooded the forum with recommendations for a new battery. Take a look for yourself.

If you don't think the battery is doing this, how new are your fuel injectors? Is your car smoking while trying to start or did it smoke like crazy that one time it did start??

I hope you're running the correct synthetic oil. If you aren't that could be your problem too....

meatwagon · February 20th, 2007, 18:08

i dont recall any smoke, I added some anti-gell and got 610 km on that tank, (seems whenever i fill up its always around 50L) wich is way better than the 550km i was gettin from the last 3 tanks. As for the battery, never really though about that! As for the fuel injectors, i have no idea. How do i check them? I think it may also be a clogged intake? I have to save up my $$ 1st to get it checked out. Thanks for the input,

doc_m · February 20th, 2007, 18:22

should not be gelled as it is 5 C out right now, probably bad fuel.

meatwagon · February 21st, 2007, 22:25

how can teh battery cause pour fuel efficientcy?

doc_m · February 21st, 2007, 23:13

you busy on march 3rd? I am having a gtg we can look at it closer then if you have not figured i out by then.

DubbedDiesel · February 24th, 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by meatwagon

i dont recall any smoke, I added some anti-gell and got 610 km on that tank, (seems whenever i fill up its always around 50L) wich is way better than the 550km i was gettin from the last 3 tanks. As for the battery, never really though about that! As for the fuel injectors, i have no idea. How do i check them? I think it may also be a clogged intake? I have to save up my $$ 1st to get it checked out. Thanks for the input,

Any luck on this? Just curious as to whether this worked out or not. Did you get a hold of a tech with VAG and run the codes?

For the fuel injectors, pull them out and do a visual. Easiest way. If they're caked with carbon, you need new ones. Inspect all fuel lines between injectors and running off the fuel filter for leaks or damage. 610 kms a tank is low....a clogged intake can cause it as well a cracked downpipe.

Bad fuel was also a good suggestion...did you drain and fill?? How'd the battery test score?

meatwagon · February 26th, 2007, 01:02

welli did add antigels, and i got 610 kms, on that tank, im going to a meet next sat so hopefully someone will be able to help me out and test things... ill keep you posted, thanks for the interest!

meatwagon · April 27th, 2007, 18:35

hey there after 2 tanks full of b40 bio diesel, i got 665 on my last tank, thats was with around 52L, i still want to get a new air filter and fuel filter as well. ill keep yous posted on my progress, thanks again, Jamie

VW Petrolero · April 28th, 2007, 19:42

How is your Intake Manifold ?.I think it needs to be cleaned.
Later
Tony

meatwagon · May 13th, 2007, 11:18

Yeah, i have no idea if its clogged, Never really attemped to check, last time i was at your shop you said 700km is avg for those cars.. Can you give me an estimate on how much it would cost to clean it out? Thans tony..

Jamie

PS, last tank got 695lm/ 52L

meatwagon · June 5th, 2007, 00:02

just an update, still running the b40 bio, this tank drove to whistler and back, then langley and back, rest was city, i hit 755kms and filled up 52L, things are looking better, changed the fuel filter too, slowly but surely things are looking good!