Alpine diesel

Alpine diesel has an additive that stopsdiesel freezing. Not sure exactly what it is. I live at Merrijig and run it from now until November to stop freezing. Remember if you are in an area that is subject to frost then you should run Alpine fuel for most of the year. Everyone around the Mansfield area runs it most of teh year. You don't just need it while in the snow resorts. I have seen diesels freeze at low altitudes after a cold night.

Most servos in Mansfield carry Alpine fuel all year as a cold snap can happen any time. On Boxing Day 2 years ago we had about 2 feet of snow at Buller and about 25 diesels had to get towed out. Doesn't just happen during winter.

I have had a diesel freeze at Mt Buller in winter and the only fix is a tow down to a warm place where you will need to pump out the fuel line and bleed injectors. Can be expensive. Dont get caught.

is there alpine petrol?

Doesnt a small amount of petrol in the diesel keep it fluid in winter or is it just a cleaning agent???

One thing you can do, if it gets cold enough for you, is to do like the guys in the picture about half way down this page:

Images of Soviet Union

"In Siberia, these truck engines have fires lit underneath them all night and day to prevent engine parts from busting open. The tempature here is around - 45 degress C. (circa 1980s) "

Jo