Super video, i did not know any of this and have a brand new diesel truck and it froze yesterday it is just coming back to life, I wish i knew this before , thanks
I just bought my 1st diesel and live in North Dakota,, will definitely be using Hot shots.Seen a independent test with hot shots winter,needless to say I was impressed, he tested 7 different brands,Hot shot out preformed all them.
@@dorich33 I live and grew up in north dakota. Been running diesel engines my entire life, what I've learned is the best antigel is don't be cheap, buy #1 fuel as soon as its available. Good quality fuel, like Cenex is always best.
The problem we have is the little bit of water in the fuel and it freezes. I love hotshots but I had the anti-gel in my diesel welder and it would start when it was -10 yes we where working in -10.
Thanks for asking! Hot Shot’s Secret products are still proudly made in the USA at our headquarters in Mount Gilead, Ohio like they always have been. We recently updated our labels to say that we include some components that are globally sourced, but not all our videos could be updated.
I have semi truck Freightliner 2009 had issues with cold start . Once is heat it will start immediately .. so my mechanic told me losing fuel on fuel filter on cold .. can I use this ?? And how to use ???
It is referring to the seven benefits - cetane boost, injector cleaner, water dispersant, rust and corrosion inhibitor, lubricity, fuel stabilizer and anti-gelling agent.
how do you use the winter rescue when your truck does not start and it is due to wax? Do you have to replace the fuel filter and add it into the filter? please explain. thank you.
That's when adding HEAT or a water remover comes in handy. Diesel and ethenol based gasoline's will absorb water. I always use a bottle of HEAT for every tank and never had water issues. Summer time, meh, not a big deal. Winter time, yeah it's a huge deal!
What amount of diesel winter anti gel for 5 gallons of diesel for say tractors etc Some people are buying in 5 gallon cans not tanks or truck tanks Should put smaller applications on bottle
When you're starting to have problems one gallon of gasoline to a 150 gallons of diesel and you will not have any problems I don't care how cold the temperature get
Not in a modern diesel, you will destroy the injectors. It works for the older mechanical injectors, but not the high pressure electronic ones for the past 15 years or so.
Once it thaws you can reuse it. Our EDT+ Winter Defense won't freeze in the bottle. It is our new winter anti-gel product. www.hotshotsecret.com/edt-plus-winter/
Still gelled while using hot shot secret anit gel. Even added a little more than the recommended amount. Switched to Howes brand anti gel and haven’t had an issue Will be throwing the bottle Of hot shots in the garbage!
I used Howes and my fuel gelled. I am sure it didn't help that my truck sat for three days with bellow 20 degree temps. I know start my truck daily when it is that cold just to keep the fuel moving a bit.
I use gas too. Then again, I'm not running a diesel engine either. My multi-fuel prefers diesel, but oil and gas mixed works too. When we had subzero temperatures, I ran 20 gallons of waste motor oil, 15 gallons of premium gas, 15 gallons of diesel and my truck ran like a champ. Only thing that works better is jet fuel, also known as JP-5. Mixed with oil, it's better than diesel by a long shot other than it tends to stink and doesn't have that good burnt diesel odor.
God bless the man on the right. Interviewing is not his main job but he did it anyway and made it through! 😂
Super video, i did not know any of this and have a brand new diesel truck and it froze yesterday it is just coming back to life, I wish i knew this before , thanks
I just bought my 1st diesel and live in North Dakota,, will definitely be using Hot shots.Seen a independent test with hot shots winter,needless to say I was impressed, he tested 7 different brands,Hot shot out preformed all them.
I saw that same video. Incredible test. Yes, hot shot is what I use too.
Dorich is german maybe
@@bobcat8439 Nope,Croatian!
@@dorich33 I live and grew up in north dakota. Been running diesel engines my entire life, what I've learned is the best antigel is don't be cheap, buy #1 fuel as soon as its available. Good quality fuel, like Cenex is always best.
Project Farm does a great comparision as well
I make small orders all summer long so I’m stocked for the winter. I’ll be returning out their daily additive when the heat comes back
The problem we have is the little bit of water in the fuel and it freezes. I love hotshots but I had the anti-gel in my diesel welder and it would start when it was -10 yes we where working in -10.
Thats it?
You got soft hands brother
Thanks for video :) have my first car(diesel) for 6 months had no idea what is happening -10 C* -15 C* :)
Glad to help. Diesel needs more help than gas to keep running right.
Love my HotShots Secret AntiGel
Why is the "Made in the USA" blurred out? Is it manufactured overseas now?
Thanks for asking! Hot Shot’s Secret products are still proudly made in the USA at our headquarters in Mount Gilead, Ohio like they always have been. We recently updated our labels to say that we include some components that are globally sourced, but not all our videos could be updated.
He says good to -65, but my truck gelled up at -11 feels like -35. Would that be a problem with the fuel from the station or something else?
I have semi truck Freightliner 2009 had issues with cold start . Once is heat it will start immediately .. so my mechanic told me losing fuel on fuel filter on cold .. can I use this ?? And how to use ???
Yes, you can.
Around 2:48, what does he mean when he says it is a seven in one?
Great video. Thanks a lot. I learned many new terms.
It is referring to the seven benefits - cetane boost, injector cleaner, water dispersant, rust and corrosion inhibitor, lubricity, fuel stabilizer and anti-gelling agent.
@@HotShotsSecret Thank you very much for answering.
Didn't know it can freeze, have two quarts sitting on a shelf in my garage, will need to bring them in when I get home.
how do you use the winter rescue when your truck does not start and it is due to wax? Do you have to replace the fuel filter and add it into the filter? please explain. thank you.
What can you say about biodiesel?
Is the clouding or waxing reversible in the fuel system once temps warm up? Or is it a permanent state change?
You'll need our Diesel Winter Rescue if that happens.
www.hotshotsecret.com/diesel-winter-rescue/
No once the fuel warms back up it’s good to go again, just might take a while
I have EDT in tank now is it safe to add winter additive while that’s in there?
It is safe.
Why is the made in America sticker blurred out
We are in the process of updating our labels to better meet FTC regulations.
Since what temperature we add ?
Start adding around 30 degrees to prevent gelling issues.
@@HotShotsSecret there are TA's with adhetive allready, north states
We do not trust them?
Diesel is not high quality in general, just added insurance to keep your diesel running in top performance.
Would the test be different with off road fuel. I use Howell in my off road year around.
Off road diesel is the exact same as on road diesel the only difference is a red dye in the off-road to indicate no road taxes have been paid.
The higher the percentage of biodiesel the quicker it will freeze,and is terrible about holding water.
Absolutely correct.
That's when adding HEAT or a water remover comes in handy. Diesel and ethenol based gasoline's will absorb water. I always use a bottle of HEAT for every tank and never had water issues. Summer time, meh, not a big deal. Winter time, yeah it's a huge deal!
What amount of diesel winter anti gel for 5 gallons of diesel for say tractors etc
Some people are buying in 5 gallon cans not tanks or truck tanks
Should put smaller applications on bottle
At what temperature should you start using an additive ?
We recommend using it when temps from down to the 40s.
@@HotShotsSecret40s? U just trying to sell more product be honest with your consumers
1st time gelling today, right now
When you're starting to have problems one gallon of gasoline to a 150 gallons of diesel and you will not have any problems I don't care how cold the temperature get
Not in a modern diesel, you will destroy the injectors. It works for the older mechanical injectors, but not the high pressure electronic ones for the past 15 years or so.
If this additive does freeze, can I use it when it thaws again or is it garbage if it freezes once?
Once it thaws you can reuse it. Our EDT+ Winter Defense won't freeze in the bottle. It is our new winter anti-gel product.
www.hotshotsecret.com/edt-plus-winter/
it gets like syrup though it was -20f a few days ago and i had edt + winter defense in my pickup cab and it was like syrup
Still gelled while using hot shot secret anit gel. Even added a little more than the recommended amount. Switched to Howes brand anti gel and haven’t had an issue Will be throwing the bottle
Of hot shots in the garbage!
I used Howes and my fuel gelled. I am sure it didn't help that my truck sat for three days with bellow 20 degree temps. I know start my truck daily when it is that cold just to keep the fuel moving a bit.
My buddy said put a little gas in
Adding gas to diesel is not recommended. It can cause some serious issues.
I pour hot water and seems to work once...
use a 5-10 percent gas mixture. the cheapest anti gell 911 anti gell
Adding gas to diesel is not recommended. It can cause some serious issues.
@@HotShotsSecretits gotten me out of a jam plenty of times and its a cheap solution
I use gas too. Then again, I'm not running a diesel engine either. My multi-fuel prefers diesel, but oil and gas mixed works too. When we had subzero temperatures, I ran 20 gallons of waste motor oil, 15 gallons of premium gas, 15 gallons of diesel and my truck ran like a champ. Only thing that works better is jet fuel, also known as JP-5. Mixed with oil, it's better than diesel by a long shot other than it tends to stink and doesn't have that good burnt diesel odor.
What's the difference between your Diesel Winter Anti-Gel and your EDT + Winter Defense?
Our EDT+ Winter Defense has more lubricity protection with our LX4 added.
@@HotShotsSecret Thank you for the reply!
Itala unjell
Dont forget the world is metric excluding USA.
what a weird fuel.
No biggie
Ol boy blood been jelling up,I hope he is making better dietary choices now😐😐😐
Fatas
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