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Messiah62 · 11-16-2011, 08:39 AM

What does the 335d use to keep the diesel fuel from gelling in the winter? Do i need to do anything for it? I live in Nebraska and it gets to -30 every now and then.

maswastage · 11-16-2011, 09:19 AM

Gas stations are responsible for switching over to winter diesel, which should already have additives in it to prevent gelling in cold temperatures (that's also why you'll notice a slight decrease in fuel economy). If you want to be extra sure, you can use a product like the white winter variety of Diesel Kleen.

SpeedyDiesel · 11-16-2011, 09:22 AM

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What does the 335d use to keep the diesel fuel from gelling in the winter? Do i need to do anything for it? I live in Nebraska and it gets to -30 every now and then.

-30 in Nebraska? Is that a typo?

Messiah62 · 11-16-2011, 09:29 AM

nope. average temp is around 0 int he winter and then we get crazy cold days prob every other week. Last year we had a day where the index was prob -40 with the wind chill.

SpeedyDiesel · 11-16-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Messiah62

nope. average temp is around 0 int he winter and then we get crazy cold days prob every other week. Last year we had a day where the index was prob -40 with the wind chill.

Wow, I never would have guessed. I suppose I can cross Nebraska off my 'possibly move to another location in US' list. I'd rather deal with 20's and snow rather than the bitter cold at 0 degrees + wind.

cssnms · 11-16-2011, 09:41 AM

When temperatures plummet, consider supplementing w/Diesel Kleen by Power Service

http://powerservice.com/dfs/

Messiah62 · 11-16-2011, 09:54 AM

lol its a really nice state to live in thought. THe summers get hot (around 100) and the winters get cold. It is definitely a state with 4 seasons. We get 28-36" of snow a year. Houses are cheap and the recession didnt really affect the state. I live in Omaha which has about a million people.

cssnms · 11-16-2011, 09:55 AM

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lol its a really nice state to live in thought. THe summers get hot (around 100) and the winters get cold. It is definitely a state with 4 seasons. We get 28-36" of snow a year. Houses are cheap and the recession didnt really affect the state. I live in Omaha which has about a million people.

I was born there, on Offut airbase to be exact.

hotrod2448 · 11-16-2011, 01:26 PM

This question made me think of another cold weather related diesel question. I remember way back in the day it wasn't uncommon to have to cover a portion of the radiator on trucks to keep the engine at an efficient operating temperature when it was really cold. I'm assuming this is not a issue with the d?

I haven't looked but, I don't recall seeing any type of shutter system in front of the rad. Does it just use a thermostat system?

Socom · 11-16-2011, 02:17 PM

Diesel is blended for winter. Your fuel filter is heated and the now warmer fuel is recirculated back into your tank.

OmahaDZL · 11-28-2011, 03:14 PM

Hey Messiah,
Im in Omaha too. Curious, since you have had a years worth of experience, how did it turn out last winter? Any issues?

Btw, shoot me a PM, would love to chat with you about what you have done with it....ie...JBD?

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11-16-2011, 09:19 AM	#2
maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,069 iTrader: (0)	Gas stations are responsible for switching over to winter diesel, which should already have additives in it to prevent gelling in cold temperatures (that's also why you'll notice a slight decrease in fuel economy). If you want to be extra sure, you can use a product like the white winter variety of Diesel Kleen.

11-16-2011, 09:29 AM	#4
Messiah62 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	nope. average temp is around 0 int he winter and then we get crazy cold days prob every other week. Last year we had a day where the index was prob -40 with the wind chill.

11-16-2011, 09:41 AM	#6
cssnms Brigadier General Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland Posts: 3,105 iTrader: (4)	When temperatures plummet, consider supplementing w/Diesel Kleen by Power Service http://powerservice.com/dfs/

11-16-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
Messiah62 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	lol its a really nice state to live in thought. THe summers get hot (around 100) and the winters get cold. It is definitely a state with 4 seasons. We get 28-36" of snow a year. Houses are cheap and the recession didnt really affect the state. I live in Omaha which has about a million people.

11-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#9
hotrod2448 grand poobah Drives: E90 335d AW, E70 X5 SG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,003 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	This question made me think of another cold weather related diesel question. I remember way back in the day it wasn't uncommon to have to cover a portion of the radiator on trucks to keep the engine at an efficient operating temperature when it was really cold. I'm assuming this is not a issue with the d? I haven't looked but, I don't recall seeing any type of shutter system in front of the rad. Does it just use a thermostat system?

11-16-2011, 02:17 PM	#10
Socom Brigadier General Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 4,750 iTrader: (0)	Diesel is blended for winter. Your fuel filter is heated and the now warmer fuel is recirculated back into your tank.

11-28-2011, 03:14 PM	#11
OmahaDZL New Member Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Hey Messiah, Im in Omaha too. Curious, since you have had a years worth of experience, how did it turn out last winter? Any issues? Btw, shoot me a PM, would love to chat with you about what you have done with it....ie...JBD?