Chorky
Observer
Ok lets talk fuel - diesel specifically. Last winter, in Montana of all places, I have realized several stations still use #2 even in dead of winter - which is a nono for older trucks especially. Further, many attendants didn't know what fuel they had, or if they had additives. The stickers in some, though they say #2 most often, don't seem to be always accurate either - except for some cases where the prices reflected accurately enough.
Just today, I have only found 2 stations that could confirm for me that they actually carry #1, #2, 50/50 blend, and even add additives into #2 for winter. 3 other stations I called and visited stated they only carry #2 even in winter - which is really weird. However, many other stations closer to where I go cannot provide said info.
So the question is, unless someone has secret squirrel info on the know in this area, is it better to just use additives all winter unless I can specifically get #1? Further, correct me if I'm wrong but #1, for older trucks, requires a lubricant additive as it's lubricative properties are not as good as #2, correct?
I have been using Amsoil cold flow once ambient temps reach freezing, but additives aren't cheap, and I would prefer not to use them for the next 6 months if the correct fuel mix is available; however, it seems to be a mostly unknown bit of info. To my recollection, the cloud point for #2 is about 20 degrees F, and the cloud point for #1 is -15F
Just today, I have only found 2 stations that could confirm for me that they actually carry #1, #2, 50/50 blend, and even add additives into #2 for winter. 3 other stations I called and visited stated they only carry #2 even in winter - which is really weird. However, many other stations closer to where I go cannot provide said info.
So the question is, unless someone has secret squirrel info on the know in this area, is it better to just use additives all winter unless I can specifically get #1? Further, correct me if I'm wrong but #1, for older trucks, requires a lubricant additive as it's lubricative properties are not as good as #2, correct?
I have been using Amsoil cold flow once ambient temps reach freezing, but additives aren't cheap, and I would prefer not to use them for the next 6 months if the correct fuel mix is available; however, it seems to be a mostly unknown bit of info. To my recollection, the cloud point for #2 is about 20 degrees F, and the cloud point for #1 is -15F