2023年7月16日 · Learn about diesel fuel gelling, its causes, effects, and precautions. Use our temperature chart and additives to prevent and handle fuel gelling.

2024年12月3日 · Do your fuel problems actually stem from diesel gelling or another winter problem? It's important to know what temperature point diesel fuel gels at, how to restore gelled fuel, how winter affects diesel fuel and the difference between icing and gelling.

2024年1月15日 · But due to the chemical makeup of diesel fuel (it contains paraffin, a natural petroleum-based wax), it can easily gel at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Gelling at 32 degrees is rare but gelling at 10-15 degrees or colder is quite common.

Fuel gelling happens in cold weather when the wax in diesel fuel crystalizes and prevents the flow to the engine or clogs fuel lines and/or filters. Paraffin waxes are combustible and help power the engine when burned, but they solidify when temperatures drop.

2023年6月15日 · Diesel fuel typically begins to gel at around 15°F (-9.4°C). However, the exact temperature can vary based on the specific formulation of the fuel, as different types of diesel fuel have different cloud points and pour points. The cloud point refers to the temperature at which wax crystals begin to form in diesel fuel.

2024年10月10日 · Find out the temperature at which diesel fuel gels and causes engine issues. Get expert tips on avoiding gelling in freezing conditions.

2024年2月7日 · Diesel fuel starts to gel when temperatures are below its cloud point, typically between 32°F (0°C) and 14°F (-10°C). The cloud point refers to the crystallization of wax materials in the fuel. As these crystals form, the substance begins to appear cloudy.

2023年11月1日 · When the temperature falls below 10°F (-12°C) to 15°F (-9°C), wax particles in diesel will form and turn it into a gel. These wax crystals hinder the fuel flow, making it hard to start the engine.

Diesel fuel can begin to gel at temperatures as low as 20°F (-7°C). However, it’s important to note that different types of diesel fuel will have varying levels of cold weather operability. This is why pickups and larger vehicles often require special winterized diesel fuel that is designed to operate in the coldest climates.

2020年2月24日 · At What Temperature Does Diesel Fuel Gel? It’s right at the freezing mark, 32 degrees Fahrenheit, that the paraffin in diesel fuel begins to stiffen, leaving the fuel tank clouded. Although this change won’t prevent you from driving, it …