So... It was f'in cold last night, ambiant temp 6.f and wind chill of zero.f or less.
I was driving to work and the truck started to wind down... then surged, and cycled for a while... I feared it was about to cut off, so I pulled over and sure'nuff, it shut down.
Last week, I ran out of fuel on the way to work (Yeah, it was a *LOT* of fun getting it started when I brought the 5gal can back to it, had to f'in walk home in 26.f temp!), and it was "acting like it did last week when I ran out".
I sat, pissed, worried and stressed. I now have to walk home about 2 miles, in gat dum 6.f temp, with the wind howling...
After about 2 minutes, I cranked and it started, but didnt want to stay running... I turned it around and by the time I got the the house It was lulling like it had no power and I more or less drifted to my parking spot.
The fuel gauge is reading just below 1/4 tank, I *should* have had enough to get to the pumps this morning, I was about 1/2 way there...
In SWVA, we NEVER HAVE THESE TEMPS, so I have NO IDEA how diesel fuel acts... I am wondering if it was cold enough for some gelling, or not?? Ill be going to get a few gals to drop in the tank and give her another run, but I still am concerned maybe it got too cold for her?
She was plugged in, so the batt charger (10A set on auto mode) and block heater ran for 5 hours prior to crank, but the fuel line and tank were.... naked.
Any feedback is appreciated...
('82 K5 Blazer with 6.2L Detroit Diesel NA)
EB
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BTW, I was thinking of going to the truck stop to get some "diesel antifreeze additive" if I need to, but Im too broke to spend the money if it's a waste...
EB
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