Do you know how to get your Diesel preparation for winter in your 4WD right before you go camping at high elevation?
This live chat covers several tips If you have a diesel 4WD, that may help you out so that the engine in your 4WD will start the next day.
The first thing you need to consider when it comes to diesel preparation is, monitoring the weather a couple of days before you go. If you are planning to be camping above 1000 meters in elevation during Winter.
During winter when you have sunny and clear sky days, can often mean to night time temperatures will drop to zero and even into negative temperatures figures over night.
Just remember, it doesn’t have to snow for diesel fuel to gel in the fuel lines over night.
It’s is just the sub-zero conditions that will cause the problem.
Secondly, make sure you add a anti freezing additive in your diesel fuel tank before you head into the mountains. Fill your fuel tank up after you have added the required amount of anti-freeze additive.
Thirdly, take an extra drop sheet or tarp, and drape that over the bonnet before the cold sets in. That way, it is like parking your 4WD in the garage. It does help to create an insulation barrier between your diesel engine and the outside sub-zero temps.
Hopefully these diesel preparation tips for Winter; will help you have a safer and more enjoyable high elevation camping experience.