Freezing temperatures are right around the corner, don’t get caught off guard and left with gelled fuel. Stock up on Hot Shot’s Secret winter products and save up to 20% on the products you’ll need to make it through the winter.
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When does diesel gel? And how can you protect your investment?
When temperatures drop, diesel fuel gelling can bring your hard-working engine to a standstill. Paraffin wax in the fuel starts to crystallize, clogging lines and filters — and stopping you in your tracks.
At Hot Shot’s Secret, we make products that work as hard as you do — no fillers, no fluff, just proven protection. Here are three simple, effective ways to keep your diesel running strong all winter long:
Use Heat
- Store your vehicle in a climate-controlled garage or heated space.
- Use block heaters, small space heaters, or light bulbs under/around the engine to keep it warm overnight.
- Cover with tarps and circulate heated air if needed.
Blend with Kerosene
- Mixing in kerosene lowers the freezing point of the fuel, delaying gelling.
- Be aware: this method can reduce fuel mileage and efficiency, and the blend must circulate enough to thaw any gel buildup.
Use Quality Fuel Additives
- These additives alter fuel chemistry: preventing wax crystallization, improving cold flow, dispersing water, and maintaining lubricity.
- We recommend products like EDT+ Winter Defense (for daily anti-gel protection) and Diesel Winter Rescue.
- Good additives can drop your fuel’s Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) and help avoid clogged filters in extreme cold.
Bottom line:
You don’t have to risk it when the temperatures drop. Combine heat, kerosene blending (if you choose), and high-performance additives to keep your diesel flowing no matter how cold it gets.