While local fuel should be ok for winter use, I think an added ounce of prevention could be a smart move, during the winter I use Hot Shots Secret Diesel Winter Anti-Gel, but any treatment brand is fine. I don't want to be in a situation where I am stuck and relying on a "911" type of diesel antigel additive, they take too long to work (IMHO) and somtimes don't appear to work as advertised, I think the much better solution is to add a good antigel to all the fuel so I don't get stuck and have to pray that a 911 product could actually degel the tank, lines, filter, rails, etc. Even if the fuel pump could circulate the deisel through the system (seems unlikely since it is at the cold plugging point in this scenario) it would take forever to clear the system for proper starting and running. I will say that I have seen members, some in extremely cold climates, say they don't use any UNLESS they drove south to a warmer climate and filled up not wanting to chance getting fuel that is inadequately treated for where they are headed to.
IMHO-YMMV

 

@RandyH ,most of the 911 type additives I've seen also tell you to remove the filter and fill it with 911. Do agree that they are a bit slow to work.

Fuel is seasonally blended for wherever anyone is. You run into issues if there is an unseasonal sudden cold snap or a polar gift from hell and the temp gets silly colder than normal winter. The other situation is fuel south, drive north. It's why I keep some in the trucks.

Most brands are okay. Make sure it's alcohol free and is a DEmulsifier (no dispersants or eliminates etc).

Being up in Alaska, you likely are getting straight #1 a lot in the winter, it'll be the sudden abnormal swings that would possibly get you.

My opinion only, don't use Howes.

 

@RandyH ,most of the 911 type additives I've seen also tell you to remove the filter and fill it with 911. Do agree that they are a bit slow to work.

Fuel is seasonally blended for wherever anyone is. You run into issues if there is an unseasonal sudden cold snap or a polar gift from hell and the temp gets silly colder than normal winter. The other situation is fuel south, drive north. It's why I keep some in the trucks.

Most brands are okay. Make sure it's alcohol free and is a DEmulsifier (no dispersants or eliminates etc).

Being up in Alaska, you likely are getting straight #1 a lot in the winter, it'll be the sudden abnormal swings that would possibly get you.

My opinion only, don't use Howes.

Whats the reasoning on the Howes Piper? Ive never used it, and dont want to if its bad. Ive only ever used Diesel Kleen gray bottle

 

i went ahead and bought some of the Hot Shots EDT+ Winter defense to start running. Previous owner ran the Amsoil winter stuff but that is hard to find in AK and not sold on Amazon so Hot Shots was easier to keep in stock in the garage.

 

I ran that last year with great results.

 

I’m up here in Alaska and use Hot Shots like you said it’s on Amazon so free shipping and I figure it can’t hurt even if we have straight #1 here

 

I recognize that I may be in the minority but I've never used any additive for my fuel in my trucks, the cars or the tractor. I always change filters in the fall and make sure to wait late to fill up with winter fuel. Only in Colorado, but have seen some cold temps, this one was brutal.

 

You and me are both in the minority. I see temps colder than that, and I’ve never had a fuel related problem. I just make sure I fill up with winterized diesel and call it good.

 

REV X Distance+ Winter Diesel Treatment - 16 fl. oz.

REV-X Distance+ Winter is an all in one diesel fuel treatment that cleans, improves cold starts & prevents diesel fuel gelling down to -25°F.

revxoil.com

I use RevX winter...

 

Too bad it's an emulsifier. Sounds good up until then.