I was just wondering when winter blend season ends? Down here in New Orleans, we obviously no longer need it since it's 80° outside, but do we still get it even if the guys up north do? Also, how much does the price normally drop once we start getting straight #2 again? Right now there's not much of a difference between unleaded and #2.

 

Didn't think it would get cool enough in n'Orleans to use winter blend!

 

I was just under the impression that everyone got it, is this not true?

 

No we only blend diesel at the pipeline that I pull from for the area's that need it. We blend it as we are loading so when the weather warms up we stop.
It's a good idea if you are in a warmmer climate & plan on going into a colder region you might want to add a conditioner that has anti-gel.

 

Also, how much does the price normally drop once we start getting straight #2 again?

IPG:

Don't look for the price to drop any time soon. Crude yesterday was over $38/bbl. Highest it has been since the Gulf War.

John (DH)

 

As to the question when does winter fuel season end.
Usually April first but last year there was an overstock of #1 diesel, some areas got winter fuel until June just so they could get rid of it.

 

Not soon enough.

Ben

 

Down here in central TX, I'm pretty sure that we get nothing but #2 all year round, but I'm not 100% sure. I know down in south TX, most people have never even heard of #1, well I know I didn't til I read about it here. I sure am glad to live in TX!!

 

Is there a downside to burning winter blend during warm months?

 

poor fuel mileage compared to #2

Anyone know if the cummins can handle #3???

 

Never heard of #3 but #4 and #6, also known as Bunker C, will probably work if you have a way to heat it. The stuff is like tar otherwise. It's the fuel of choice for large diesel engines.

 

Bunker C is used by ocean freighters and tug boats.

 

Here is some diesel fuel reading: http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/FAQ/diesel_fuel.htm