Thread: Alpine Diesel - how much to fill to prevent waxing issues

Alpine diesel only available in Bright when it starts to get colder. If you filled up somewhere else you can get an additive to throw in the fuel tank.

Originally Posted by Hymie

I've been doing snow transport for 7 years now and never used Alpine Diesel

Are you sure - most garages within about 250km from alpine regions normally switch to Alpine diesel late April early May and there is nothing to indicate you are filling up with it.

They might have it at Omeo, that would be the only place in Gippsland that does. None of the Servos down our way sell winter diesel, ice beaker addative is available at Repco and Supercheap but we don't use it.

How do you know - as I said in most areas the switch is automatic and there is no indication you are filling up with it (or indeed if you are not filling up with it).

Up in NSW/ACT - all diesel in the ACT and garages as far north as Goulburn have Alpine fuel.

In the ACT I don't think I have seen the additive being sold at garages.

Garry

In winter when filling up the diesel is frother than in summer, the attendants always say its doing that because it's the winter blend.No matter where in NSW,you get the winter blend. Kero

I have added as little as 5l of alpine diesel into say 60l of normal fuel and it will de wax it, if you do get stuck out and have no access to winter diesel, pop the bonnet, get some hot water and pour it over your injectors, pump, rail, any part of the fuel system, it may take a fair bit of hot water, but with hot water, cranking and glow plugs, you will get it started, just make sure your batteries are in top condition, fill up on winter diesel whenever you get a chance and try to keep your tank as full as possible to try and limit condensation, and remember to enjoy the snow!

Hi All,
BP Mansfield has Alpine mix. Thier is a few additives on the market that cover this problem.
Regards Shane.

Thanks everyone.

I have seen Mt Beauty indicate Alpine Diesel but I'll be filling in Bright before Hotham so will fill it there and expect to get Alpine Diesel. The D4 is only 7 mths old so the battery should be in top condition (you would expect).

9 days of skiing and boarding with my Son should be great fun . Another dump of snow is coming this weekend too

Regards Chris