I have a question concerning the use and storage of diesel fuel. I am
asking this question for the benefit of my older brother, and his diesel
tractor so I appologize in advance for a lack of direct cool-car content
but I thought this would be a good source of info. In the back of my mind
I've got the idea that diesel fuel doesn't maintain low viscosity as
temperatures drop (unlike gasoline). Is this true? Does it indeed
'thicken' into a slower flowing liquid as it gets really cold (i.e. below
32F or so)? It is my understanding that this is true of kerosene, which
can achieve a jelly-like consistency as the temps fall really low. Any
expereince in the storage of diesel fuel for farm implements, and for use
during cold winter months??
Many thanks,
Will Zehring
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