Diesel Gelling and How To Stop It This Winter

Semi truck in winter

There’s no worse sound on a cold winter morning than the sputter of a diesel engine that won’t start. Whether you’ve got a foot of snow to plow from the farmyard or a load of freight to deliver six hours away, neither job is getting done if cold weather gets the best of your equipment.

It’s no secret that diesel engines can be temperamental in the winter. Every year, farmers and fleet owners get an unwelcome reminder of this. But your operation doesn’t have to hinge on the mercy of Old Man Winter.

Check out this Cenexperts blog to learn more about the following topics;

  • Why cold weather causes diesel problems
  • How to prevent diesel from gelling
  • Steps to winterize your diesel fuel
  • Watch for diesel fuel icing