How Do You Avoid Waxing In Diesel Fuels?
Diesel fuels are known for being clean burning and environmentally friendly. They are widely seen as part of the answer to the looming global warming crisis. Any car that’s equipped with a diesel engine can operate on diesel fuels, including biodiesel and even vegetable oils. However, diesel fuels have a tendency to wax up when the weather gets cold. The waxing produces crystals that can clog a car’s fuel injectors and cause damage to the engine. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid waxing in diesel fuels. Step 1 Use diesel fuels made with rapeseed rather than soybean, palm or coconut oils. Rapeseed has a higher unsaturated fatty ester content than the other oils (which contain saturated fats). The unsaturated fat of rapeseed is less likely to form wax crystals in cold weather. Step 2 Add a little kerosene to your diesel. Kerosene will lower the viscosity of the diesel, thus contributing to the prevention of waxing. Step 3 Take your car to a mechanic and ask for specialty
