Frozen solid.
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I also am confused - The Dry Gas I know of is CO2 - Sublimating Dry Ice...
Just looked it up on wikipedia Dry gas is essentially ethanol. It does not seem to be needed for a California car as we already have a fair bit of ethanol in the fuel.
I am going to pull the main fuel line and see if she spurts or is frozen. Maybe change the fuel filter as well. Could be seriously gunked I suppose.................................
The truck not working on cold nights is not a good thing for me this winter............
I am going to pull the main fuel line and see if she spurts or is frozen. Maybe change the fuel filter as well. Could be seriously gunked I suppose.................................
The truck not working on cold nights is not a good thing for me this winter............
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nhveedub
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Dry gas soaks up water in gasoline and is used in winter to unfreeze frozen gas lines. You should try this first. $1, or $2 for a bottle. I have had a car stall on the highway due to a frozen gas line, then threw a bottle of dry gas in the gas tank, and it was fine after that.
Look at this website to see a 'dry gas' type product:
http://www.goldeagle.com/heet/index.htm
Perhaps the phrase "dry gas" is a Maine thing
That's what my dad always called it...
Look at this website to see a 'dry gas' type product:
http://www.goldeagle.com/heet/index.htm
Perhaps the phrase "dry gas" is a Maine thing
That's what my dad always called it...
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nhveedub
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From the HEET website:
Will HEET work when the gas line is already frozen?
Maybe, but not always, it depends where the gas line is frozen. You can try adding a bottle of HEET, waiting 15-20 minutes and then trying starting your engine. If that does not work, you should have your car moved to a warm garage to thaw out. To avoid this from happening, you should always use HEET as a preventative measure before temperatures are expected to fall below 32°F
Will HEET work when the gas line is already frozen?
Maybe, but not always, it depends where the gas line is frozen. You can try adding a bottle of HEET, waiting 15-20 minutes and then trying starting your engine. If that does not work, you should have your car moved to a warm garage to thaw out. To avoid this from happening, you should always use HEET as a preventative measure before temperatures are expected to fall below 32°F
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If you do not hear the fuel pump making noise... adding any additive will be a waste of money....
No fuel pump noise.
Well, I do not hear the fuel pump despite hearing the relay click on. I am now pretty darn sure it is frozen. Tomorrow I will tow it down "The Mountain" and let it warm up somewhat in non freezing temps.
I tossed in some "Heet" to no avail.
I guess I should have spent some time getting it ready for winter ):
Just to damm busy playing balloon. Although riding my motorcycle down "The Mountain" to Temecula at 4:00am on icy snowy, nine degree above zero ass roads was a serious motivator.................................
Well, I do not hear the fuel pump despite hearing the relay click on. I am now pretty darn sure it is frozen. Tomorrow I will tow it down "The Mountain" and let it warm up somewhat in non freezing temps.
I tossed in some "Heet" to no avail.
I guess I should have spent some time getting it ready for winter ):
Just to damm busy playing balloon. Although riding my motorcycle down "The Mountain" to Temecula at 4:00am on icy snowy, nine degree above zero ass roads was a serious motivator.................................
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Ouch... if it were me I would just buy a new fuel pump and replace it..... if it is dead no additive in the world will bring it back to life.
