I use Power Service simply because it is available at the local Wal-Mart. I have never had a gelling issue but it really doesn't get that cold here for any long period of time. I know lots of over the road drivers that swear by Howes products as well.

 

I personally like the Power Service as well. I can honestly say that I have never used #1 diesel before and have had my trucks, 96 12 valve, 06 CR sit in extremely cold temps. As cold as -35 below ambient. I have even had the front ends pointing into the wind at -20 below with a 30mph wind. Thats cold. Here is Miles City, we just went through a cold snap of -20 F for a straight month, and truck never had any fuel problems. No winter front on either and truck was/is parked outside. Hope this helps you out.

Jason

 

If i buy any it's usually Power service, its consistently available pretty much everywhere from parts stores to fleet farm to walmart

 

my company uses Power Service in their fleet of 2800 trucks exclusively, so it must be one of the better ones. they buy it by the pallet, I snagged 3 cases last time I was out there.

 

i believe 2 stroke works great also and it helps lubricate better than PS. I run two stroke through every tank and have not had a problem with fuel gelling even when temps are 15-20 below zero

 

i have a mixture of 1/3rd #1, 2/3rd #2, 2+ quarts of the white powerservice, a quart of 2stoke and a quart of ps 911. It got ten below zero last night and where as it never lost power from gelling, I had no fuel pressure.

 

A lot of the guys say I am excesive. That puts a whole new meaning to it. You may be going over board. You dont need the 911. Some will say you don't need any of it. Just use 16oz of white power service and/or some 2 stroke. IMO

 

after just putting my AD100 on this week i have been closely watching my F/P gauge. i got rid of the stock fuel canister and had to mount the AD on the outside of the frame.

 

He probably needs the the 2 stroke though if he's using 911. That stuff drys your fuel out, as in takes away lubrication, and should only be used in emergencies.
Hence the name 9-1-1.

I've been using Power Service for at least 20 years and have never had a gel up with straight #2 only. Many winters of -35°F.

 

Ya, I hear ya. Emergencies.

Where at in Montana????

 

I switched to stanadyne from power service just over a year ago. I used power service since 2001. To me my engine seems to run better (smoother and quieter) with stanadyne. I use it all year long.

 

Stanadyne for me too. Saw a bit of a milage drop with PS. I do use it in a pinch though. If the temp gets much below -35f just make sure to increase the amount of any additive as they are rated similar to antifreeze in water. So many ounces of additive will lower the existing (pretreated out of the pump) gel temp or pour point. IIRC the standard treatment lowers the gel point by up to 40 degrees. At -35f and below I add up to 2 bottles of stanadyne (30 gal. per bottle) depending on how low the temp is.

At -35 (no wind chill) and lower, you have about an hour exposed before you start to gel.

BTW wind chill has no effect on fuel gelling. Ambient temperatures only. Wind Chill is how cold it feels on your skin.

 

Howes or PS.
I like the howes because it smalls good and contains no solvents, and its cheaper than PS.

 

Howes.....Only.....oh an we run straight #1 in winter (sept-april)