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<blockquote data-quote="Cowabunga" data-source="post: 4566164" data-attributes="member: 718"><p>Since your fuel filter is plugged, it is [metaphorically] toast. You need new filters and to warm the lines and tankful of fuel before you are likely to get it going again.</p><p>As I previously mentioned, these 5 micron filters fitted these days will plug at or near to the fuel's cloud point, even though the frequently quoted cold filter plugging point is probably -5C. The finest filters may well plug at 5C higher than that, which is barely at 0C.</p><p>Same goes for Winter fuel, in that it is certified to -15 CFPP, but some filters might plug at -10C or even warmer if diluted by some Summer fuel or water contamination. </p><p></p><p>This will teach you for the future! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>If you don't expect much frost for prolonged periods, you could add anti-wax additive direct to the vehicle tank rather than your bulk storage. You must do so when the fuel is warm though, before the wax forms. Also pour it in while filling the tank to ensure a good tank mix, and run it for five minutes to get the modified fuel through the filters before it freezes.</p><p>Flat batteries and plugged filters are the bane of life in frosty weather, but both can largely be avoided beforehand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cowabunga, post: 4566164, member: 718"] Since your fuel filter is plugged, it is [metaphorically] toast. You need new filters and to warm the lines and tankful of fuel before you are likely to get it going again. As I previously mentioned, these 5 micron filters fitted these days will plug at or near to the fuel's cloud point, even though the frequently quoted cold filter plugging point is probably -5C. The finest filters may well plug at 5C higher than that, which is barely at 0C. Same goes for Winter fuel, in that it is certified to -15 CFPP, but some filters might plug at -10C or even warmer if diluted by some Summer fuel or water contamination. This will teach you for the future! ;) If you don't expect much frost for prolonged periods, you could add anti-wax additive direct to the vehicle tank rather than your bulk storage. You must do so when the fuel is warm though, before the wax forms. Also pour it in while filling the tank to ensure a good tank mix, and run it for five minutes to get the modified fuel through the filters before it freezes. Flat batteries and plugged filters are the bane of life in frosty weather, but both can largely be avoided beforehand. [/QUOTE]
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