Winter Diesel Scone area

Submitted: Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 21:13
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Hi

Is there service stations around the Scone area that sell Winter Diesel as I'm planning a camping trip in the Barrington Tops area this winter.

Thanks
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Reply By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 22:42

Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 22:42
I occasionally fill up at two of the four Scone servos, and despite getting down to -3 occasionally each winter there and here in Tamworth and I've never had a problem starting my vehicle in winter.
But I can't tell you if they serve "winter diesel", on rare occasions gets down to -6 here and Scone.
Suggest you ring the Shell servo or the old BP, more likely to get a sensible answer from the owner of those businesses them rather than Woolworths or the newer big BP next to Maccas.
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Reply By: Batt's - Friday, May 30, 2014 at 02:53

Friday, May 30, 2014 at 02:53
I left 15yrs ago but I lived in Newcastle for 32yrs and never heard of anyone talking about winter diesel in that area I spent my fair share of time in Barrington Tops and Gloucester Tops without any problems. I only thought it was available down south around the snow fields I could be wrong though. Regular diesel is usually ok to around -8 deg so you will be fine or you can buy some additive if your still concerned.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew L (QLD) - Friday, May 30, 2014 at 08:39

Friday, May 30, 2014 at 08:39
winter diesel
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew L (QLD) - Friday, May 30, 2014 at 08:42

Friday, May 30, 2014 at 08:42
this previous thread on winter diesel may help you
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Reply By: Member - Andrew & Jen - Friday, May 30, 2014 at 17:25

Friday, May 30, 2014 at 17:25
Scott T4
If winter distillate is available, I use it for moderately cold conditions.
When it is not readily available and it might be a tad cold for a few nights, I put in an additive called "Icebreaker" by Oracle (I think), more for peace of mind :-)
For really cold conditions, a 50/50 mix of distillate and heating oil is what one of the snow resorts use in their diesel powered machinery during the winter season.
Cheers
Andrew
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Reply By: Scott T4 - Friday, May 30, 2014 at 17:31

Friday, May 30, 2014 at 17:31
Thanks for the info Guys.

Cheers
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