When do they discontinue winter diesel?

[Pit Bull]

That's my question. Picked up a couple of mpg over the last couple of weeks. Don't know if it is from non winterized diesel or the truck is breaking in. I would ask the clerk at the station but I don't think she got that far in school

 

[illflem]

It depends on the area of the country, Apr 1 in Montana. Last year there were excess stocks of #1 due to a mild winter so the refiners extended the winterized season to get rid of it, this year probably won't be that way.

I always use stations that offer #1, #2 and blend. Straight #2 with Howes additive has kept me going down to -30°, never have to deal with lower power and mpgs.

 

[BV]

Yep - as a general rule it's October to April around here.

 

[John Berger]

Is there any source for this information on a state by state basis, similar to fuel price lists?

 

[Got Smoke?]

I've been able to make the short trip to Franklin KY for fuel the past 2 weeks as its $1. 60 vs. $1. 75 in my town.



I too have noticed some mileage increase but I'm not sure if its that or I'm making a longer drive in the mornings now that I'm back in classes an hour away from home



Didn't really notice the gain till I got some KY fuel.

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by John Berger

Is there any source for this information on a state by state basis, similar to fuel price lists?

Most states are required by law to post if the fuel is blended either on the face or top of the pump. This may not apply in southern states where blended fuel is a rarity.

 

[Happy Camper]

We won't have blended here for awhile. 22 degrees this morning.

I could use a little more mileage as diese is 5 cents more than Preimum Gasoline! $2. 05.

 

[mcoleman]

I've noticed that my mileage has increased about 2 mpg also. My local station in Ozark is currently at 1. 58 per gallon.

 

[rfcom]

Diesel grades

You guys keep talking about #1, #2, blended, etc. Up here, (Canada) the diesel pump is marked Diesel, period. I've never been to the US with this truck, but when I do, which pump should I use? Thanks.



Jim

 

[Pit Bull]

Re: Diesel grades

Originally posted by rfcom

You guys keep talking about #1, #2, blended, etc. Up here, (Canada) the diesel pump is marked Diesel, period. I've never been to the US with this truck, but when I do, which pump should I use? Thanks.



Jim

Jim I live in Missouri USA and the pump is also just marked diesel. That is why I posed this question.

 

[yogibear]

The last time I filled up at Flying"J" in Okla. City, which was in Feb. , I talked with one of their drivers who was delivering Diesel, he told me Flying J did not blend their fuel anymone, straight #2.

 

[Champane Flight]

Winter fuel

Almost all diesel sold in the northern states or mountainous regions is a winter blend. It is blended during refining process and shipped to colder climates during winter months by pipeline, truck, and rail. The wholesaler may take it a step further and blend some #1 in it. I know of some doing this and it is hurting fuel mileage of vehicles in area. Had one guy tell me the fuel was gelling at -5 and gave that reason to go with a 50-50 blend. I asked him to check the fuel filters in his equipment because last cloud point test was seen at -25 on our fuel at the rack.



Cetane levels drop two to three points with winter fuel, flash points do also. We go from a cetane level of 48-49 to 44-46 in the winter. Flash points drop from 150-170 to 135-150 in winter.

Winter fuel will be phasing out by the middle of this month, however it will take a month or so for the consumer to see it at the pump.

 

[PBeaudoin]

I live in North Carolina, I have noticed an increase in fuel miliage in the last couple of weeks, slowly. I got diesel today and noticed it was clear, it usually is green? (winter months) don't understand it, but it is. I am getting around 13-14 in the winter now I am getting 15-16 so that tells me its not blended anymore.

 

[Champane Flight]

Color

I am betting if you took some of the fuel from the pump and put it in a mason jar, you would still see a green tint. #2 Diesel usually is tinted green by dye or has a slight natural green tint. #1 will be clear in color and have a different smell (kerosene).

 

[B9Mile]

There is a table compiled here which lists some Winter Diesel pour point data by states and months:



http://www.tdiclub.com/TDIFAQ/TDiFAQ-10.html

 

[DHatfield]

I have also picked up 1. 5 - 2 MPG last 2 weeks and my thinking either there is no more blended fuel or it is the warmer temps.

 

[_MACKIN]

AK 72S -25 -37 -45 -49 -47 -43





Isn't that just Kerosene with a jigger of oil just to call it Diesel???



MAC

:-laf

 

[illflem]

Mac, those numbers are Celsius -25C = -13F ,, -50C = -58F