All about antigel for diesel fuel

By its properties diesel fuel freezes at a temperature of minus five or more degrees. A car running on such fuel is very difficult to start in the cold season. In order to somehow provide an uncomplicated start-up of cars, special additives are added to the fuel. At refuels such diesel fuel is designated as arctic. However, even with additives, such fuel freezes in winter. Therefore, in order to start without any problems in the early morning, many drivers add a special antigel to the tank for diesel fuel. Today we will talk about it.

What it is?

This substance is a set of depressant additives that reduce the freezing point of the fuel. Thanks to the anti-gel, starting the engine "to the cold" is much easier. The action of this substance can be seen instantly. At low temperatures, such solar oil first becomes turbid, and then small gel-like particles are formed in it, which then turn into paraffin. However, this element can damage the engine. Then what is the use of this additive?

Principle of operation

The benefits are there, and there are no harmful substances in it for diesel fuel. Its principle of operation is as follows: when they enter the liquid, the same particles envelop the frozen crystals of solar oil and prevent their further growth. After a while, the connection between these particles decreases, and then disappears (accordingly, there is no paraffin in the tank anymore). This makes the diesel fuel more fluid. Thus, the gel particles make the fuel liquid at any temperature.

It is also worth noting that the additive for diesel fuel "antigel" will only benefit if it is properly filled. Otherwise, this substance will only aggravate the work of the engine.

How to apply it?

When using this substance, always pay attention to the instruction. Each manufacturer indicates that the antigel for diesel fuel can only be used at plus temperatures. Otherwise, the gel-like particles remain in the tank and fall along the fuel lines into the cylinders. If the air temperature does not allow this additive to be used, you can heat the tank yourself. Benefit diesel is not lit, so nothing explodes. It is also worth noting that each manufacturer indicates its proportion of the ratio of anti-gel to diesel. Do not exceed these values, since the particles do not have time to completely dissolve in the liquid and the same will happen as in the first case. Never dilute the additive with gasoline and alcohol. This can lead to a decrease in the limiting filtering temperature .

Antigel for diesel fuel - price

The average cost per one 325-milliliter bottle of such substance is 200-250 rubles. Acquire antigel only in specialized stores, and from the manufacturers choose only the most famous. This will save you from buying a marriage and falsification, as well as save your money that can be spent on repairing ICE.