Three winter fuel best practices
Here are three essential best practices to help keep your equipment running strong through the cold months ahead.
- Know your fuel’s cloud point.
A diesel fuel’s cloud point is the temperature at which wax crystals start to form. Adding #1 fuel to a #2 fuel at or below its cloud point, or to fuel that is gelled, will not blend properly. - Improve your equipment’s operability.
Ultimately, the goal of using a winterized premium diesel is to improve your equipment’s operability, which is the lowest temperature at which your equipment functions without losing power due to wax formations. Formulated for extreme weather conditions, Cenex®Wintermaster® comes with cold flow improver additives to help maximize low-temperature operability, down to 30 below zero. Cenex® Seasonally Enhanced® fuels are also specially formulated to meet your seasonal needs for mild weather conditions. - Watch out for water.
We can’t talk about winter fuel without mentioning water. Water’s freezing point (32 degrees Fahrenheit) is much higher than the average cloud point, so make sure there is no water in the tank or system.
Switching to a winter blend is best done earlier rather than later. Being proactive with your winter fueling plan helps prevent cold-weather issues. And don’t forget, any time you have questions or concerns, your local Cenex® dealer is here to help.
