Anti Gel Additive

How anti gel treatment do I need to add to 2/100 gallon fuel tanks and how often

Thanks

Depends on the brand. That info should be right on the bottle.

It also depends on outside temps.

Prime promotes Power Diesel brand and dies not recommend Howes. Their truck so i put in what they want. Power diesel has small bottles that is 100 gals each bottle. their large bottles are for 250 gals.

be sure to add more if below zero..the bottle will say. Also add to the reefer if you have one.

Its better to add too much than not enough.

I was literally just about to post a similar thread. I'm curious Rainy did Prime ever mention why they don't want Howe's used? I always thought that was a good brand.

It also depends on outside temps.

Prime promotes Power Diesel brand and dies not recommend Howes. Their truck so i put in what they want. Power diesel has small bottles that is 100 gals each bottle. their large bottles are for 250 gals.

be sure to add more if below zero..the bottle will say. Also add to the reefer if you have one.

Its better to add too much than not enough.

They said it doesnt work and they tow too many trucks that use it.

I know 2 people who drive Petes and both gelled while using it, yet 1 guy who drives a FL uses nothing else and never had an issue. So it there some material in the trucks that makes a difference?

Prime sells a brand at the terminals to the lease ops, and i thought that was the reason....but they only charge like $3 or $5 per 250 gallon bottle, as opposed to the $15 bottles at the truck stops, so it makes business sense to buy from Prime anyway.

It could be that lease ops are cheap and dont put enough in. company drivers get it free and are probably more liberal. Maybe they arent realizing the below zero makes a difference and they dont add more. I dont know. I posted a winter tips thread years ago and got put in my place over it. Someone went on and on why Howes is great. However, when i researched it, they had jist changed their formula at the time. So perhaps it had issues with a particular forumla.

It could be new drivers who forgot to add some then blamed the product? who knows. i was told not to buy it, they pay for it. If your company says use Howes then use Howes.

I had a lease op trainer who never out coolant in his truck. He kept saying "next truck stop". I drove into a shipper and the truck was smoking and making noise. The guard said "Your truck is about to explode!" Yeah well....it wasnt my truck so i didnt care.

Its better to add too much than not enough.

Explain that logic, please?

Add to little and you risk gelling. Add to much and.. Well I've heard multiple times that nothing happens from adding more than you should. It even says on the back of Howe's bottle that overuse is not harmful. That's what she's referring too.

Its better to add too much than not enough.

Explain that logic, please?

What I'm getting at is why waste it? If it calls for 12 ounces for 95 gallons, adding 24 ounces is not twice the protection, it's a waste of money. If a fleet has half the drivers doing that every three days for four months, that's a hefty dent. That's right up there with taking 6 asprin to get rid of a headache faster.

It actually is greater protection. Anti gel lowers the freezing point of the fuel. The more you add the lower the freezing point.

If your at freezing point 1 bottle should be fine. If you're down below 0°F it would be wise to add more antigel. One bottle may not be enough.

This is all explained on the bottle.

What I'm getting at is why waste it? If it calls for 12 ounces for 95 gallons, adding 24 ounces is not twice the protection, it's a waste of money. If a fleet has half the drivers doing that every three days for four months, that's a hefty dent. That's right up there with taking 6 asprin to get rid of a headache faster.

I use the Lucas Oil Anti-Gel 64 oz jug. Pour half into each tank. One bottle treats up to 300 gallons down to -10F, use a second bottle for -10 to -40F. Had no issues with it and the engine and apu start fine with it. Just remember to add it before you fuel so that it mixes better. Fuel will start to wax below 32 degrees and gel at 17 degrees.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.