Gelling of diesel fuel occurs when wax, a normal, necessary component of #2 diesel fuel, crystallizes at low temperatures. The “cloud point” of a particular formulation of diesel fuel is the ...

When Arctic air settles in, drivers of diesel pickups and highway fleets learn quickly that not all fuels behave the same. Diesel can thicken into a waxy sludge that starves engines of fuel, while ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Diesel engines are famous for reliability, longevity, and torque — until winter shows up and reminds them that chemistry still ...

Gasoline rarely freezes, usually becoming waxy between -40°F and -200°F; issues often involve water. Diesel fuel "gels" at 10°F to 15°F, with winter blends and additives preventing gelling. Prevent ...

Winter’s approach brings truck fueling systems into a different focus. Although fuel filters and water separators get routine checks year round, as ambient temperatures begin to drop, the actual fuel ...

This story appears in the Dec. 12 print edition of Transport Topics. As the cold temperatures of winter set in, fleets and fuel providers are using a variety of methods to prevent fuel gelling, which ...

Howes Diesel Lifeline is an additive product that works to re-liquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters. Howes Diesel Lifeline is an additive product that works to re-liquefy gelled fuel and ...

Emergency officials issued an evacuation warning at 1:25 p.m. Saturday due to a wildfire in the area of Chatauqua Cottages in the city of Boulder. FOX31's Anna Coon reports on Colorado lawmakers ...

Hot Shot’s Secret is offering a winter fuel additive called Diesel Winter Rescue, formulated to re-liquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters. Diesel Winter Rescue is a fuel additive that is ...

When the temperature drops into the negatives, your vehicle faces several challenges. Cold weather thickens engine oil, saps battery power, and causes tire pressure to plummet. However, aspect of ...