Will gelled diesel return to normal?

While gelled fuel sounds bad, the good news is that diesel fuel will return to normal as soon as the temperature goes back up above the gel point. Pushing a vehicle into a garage and leaving it for a few hours is typically all that is required to fix the gelling problem.

How do you deal with gelled diesel fuel?

If the fuel is gelled in the tank, add the entire contents (32 ounces) of Diesel Winter Rescue to every 40 gallons of fuel in the tank(s). Remove the fuel filters and fill all fuel filters with a mixture of 50% Diesel Winter Rescue and 50% diesel fuel. Reinstall the fuel filters and then start your engine.

Can you drive with gelled diesel?

Yes. Just because the engine is on and the vehicle is running smoothly doesn’t mean that the fuel won’t gel. Although the engine warms up as you drive, the fuel tank is located far away from the engine, and it remains cold.

What happens if you put too much anti-gel in diesel?

Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Bad If you’re losing lubricity, don’t over-treat. Adding too much of a lubricity improver can react with other various contaminants already in your fuel to cause a different fuel problem—clogged filters.

Does gelled diesel cause damage?

Gelling diesel is caused by wax particles forming in the fuel. The diesel literally freezes. The big issue with this is that the fuel then can not flow through the engine and fuel lines properly. Not only will the machine be inoperable but the fuel lines and engine could potentially be damaged if this happens.

At what temp will diesel fuel gel?

Diesel fuel gelling has the potential to occur when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, although the exact temperature it happens at will vary from fuel batch to fuel batch.

Will block heater prevent gelling?

The block heater won’t help with gelling but it does make cold starts far easier. Mine hates the cold and I always use the block heater in winter.

How long does it take diesel to gel?

Gelling: Situations where the fuel literally turns to jelly are fairly rare. Gelling occurs when the paraffin wax in diesel solidifies because of a drop in temperature, and the temperature of the fuel generally has to stay below something like minus 10 degrees F for extended periods, like 48 to 72 hours.