I saw another thread that this issue came up and did not want to turn the attention away from the intent of the thread. I have found some valuable information on the forum in threads that had nothing to do with information I found valuable.
I use to run mixed fuel or # 1 in the winter, but did not like the loss of fuel mileage or power (maybe it was all in my head.) Now I run # 2 and add Power Services additive year round. It prevents gelling in the winter and keeps the injectors clean. The cost is made up in the price difference in fuel and I hope the injectors last longer. 2000 F-350 7.3 with 250,000 miles, original owner with no problems.
I do the same thing with diesel machinery running dyed fuel. I can get # 1 or # 2, but stick with # 2 with additive. I am sure other brands on the market are just as effective, but this is the one I use. I stated in another thread the problem of gelled equipment, but I have not experienced it yet. My reference was to those that switch fuels and get caught off guard with the first cold snap. Farmers buy fuel in bulk and if we have an early cold blast, they have problems. Several farmers have thanked me for the advice and now pour the additive directly in their bulk fuel tanks. We have extreme winters here and I do not know anyone using the additive that has had problems.
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