Ambient Temperatures and Diesel Engines

Ambient Temperatures and Diesel Engines

You’ve probably seen or maybe you’ve even been a diesel truck stuck on the side of the road in the winter. What happened? They took a load of fuel that wasn’t ready for that day’s ambient temperature. Because diesel fuel can gel/freeze due to large temperature swings, we discuss reasons why diesel owners should be treating their fuel with additives year-round in the AMSOIL Garage.

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