2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
According to its properties, diesel fuel freezes at a temperature of minus five or more degrees. A car running on such fuel is very difficult to start in cold weather.
In order to somehow ensure the easy start of the car, special additives are added to the fuel. At gas stations, such diesel fuel is designated as arctic. However, even with additives, such fuel freezes in winter. Therefore, in order to start the engine without problems in the early morning, many drivers add a special anti-gel for diesel fuel to the tank. We will talk about him today.
What is this?
This substance is a combination of depressant additives that reduce the freezing point of fuel. Thanks to the anti-gel, starting the engine “cold” is much easier. The effect of this substance can be seen instantly. At low temperatures, such diesel fuel first becomes cloudy, and then small gel-like particles form in it, whichthen turn into paraffin. However, this element can harm the engine. Then what is the use of this additive?
Working principle
There is a benefit, and the diesel fuel anti-gel does not contain any harmful substances. Its principle of operation is as follows: when it enters the liquid, the same particles envelop the frozen crystals of diesel fuel and prevent their further growth. After some time, the connection between these particles decreases, and then disappears (accordingly, there is no longer any paraffin in the tank). This makes diesel fuel more fluid. Thus, the gel-like particles make the fuel liquid at any temperature.
It's also worth noting that anti-gel diesel fuel additive will only be of benefit if it is properly filled. Otherwise, this substance will only aggravate the engine.
How to use it?
When using this substance, always pay attention to the instructions. Each manufacturer indicates that the anti-gel for diesel fuel can only be used at positive temperatures. Otherwise, the gel-like particles will remain in the tank and enter the cylinders through the fuel lines. If the air temperature does not allow the use of this additive, you can heat the tank yourself. Fortunately, diesel fuel does not burn, so nothing will explode. It is also worth noting that each manufacturer indicates its own proportion of the ratio of antigel todiesel fuel. You should not exceed these values, since the particles will not have time to completely dissolve in the liquid and the same thing will happen as in the first case. Never dilute the additive with gasoline and alcohol. This may result in lower filtration temperature limit.
Diesel anti-gel - price
The average cost for one 325 ml bottle of such a substance is 200-250 rubles. You need to purchase antigel only in specialized stores, and choose only the most famous manufacturers from manufacturers. This will save you from buying defective and counterfeit products, as well as save your money that can be spent on ICE repairs.
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