Should I add water to my gas or diesel ?
ENERGY
Should I add water to my gas or diesel ?
Of course no one would add water to their fuel , but in reality , we do it all of the time without even thinking of it . How you may ask ? Condensation is one , when you see frost on the outside of a tank during the cold months , chances are there is frost on the inside . Though not as much , there is some natural condensation that occurs . The other is simply water leaking into the tank from the fill cap , a leaky gauge , or just a simple plug that no longer has adequate thread sealer due to degradation over time .
Water is more of an enemy to our fuel systems than ever . We now have ethanol in almost all of our gas . Ethanol will mix with water . So the ethanol that is blended with the gasoline is now mixing the gasoline and water right along with it . Eventually it will separate . The best you can hope for is that it doesn ’ t get into any of your engines . At a minimum you will have to dispose of the gasoline in the storage tank .
We have found that more people are requesting a gasoline without ethanol . Minnesota law states that you can use “ NON-
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FUELS • PROPANE • LUBRICANTS
New Website
Mid-County has recently updated its online presence with the all-new midcountycoop . com . The website has a flashy yet simple look to it . It ’ s your one-stop shop for any information , questions or assistance you need from Mid-County .
The website is split into four main categories : Auto Truck & Tire , Energy , Agronomy , and Holiday Stationstore . You can click on each department to view the latest announcements , view the hours we ’ re open or the services we offer .
Midcountycoop . com also features a news page that keeps tabs on the latest updates within our walls and the Cologne community . The page covers everything from announcements on customer deals to intriguing feature stories about our Mid-County customers .
However , the website isn ’ t simply a convenient place to read stories or learn information about Mid-County . We revamped it to serve our customers . You can check the status of your Mid-County account with a few clicks . Additionally , you can view the current job opportunities we ’ re offering in the careers tab and apply for the position right from our website .
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OXYGENATED GASOLINE . FOR USE IN COLLECTOR VEHICLES OR VEHICLES ELIGIBLE TO BE LICENSED AS COLLECTOR VEHICLES , OFF-ROAD VEHICLES , MOTORCYCLES , BOATS , SNOWMOBILES , OR SMALL ENGINES ONLY .” The reason is not so much that ethanol is bad . As a matter of fact , it has many benefits . The challenge comes to gasoline that is stored for long periods of time . Non-ethanol gas will store longer without as much concern of degradation . That does not mean you can store it indefinitely if it is without ethanol , but you will be able to extend your storage time .
In the case of diesel fuel , we now have ultra low sulfur with bio in it . Sulfur kills the bugs in fuel . Bugs love water – and bugs love bio . Now we include a biocide in every gallon of Mid-County Premium Diesel fuel we sell — not many companies follow this practice .
So what can you do ? Keeping tanks full can eliminate the air space that allows condensation on the inside . Do not place a tank under the eave of a roof whereby excessive water is pouring onto the tank when it rains . Check all gauges , caps and plugs to make sure they are properly sealed . Use Mid-County ’ s Premium Diesel Fuel that includes a biocide . And most importantly , if you ever have a question on your gas or diesel , call Rich or Quay for their expert advice at 952-466-3720 .
Lubricants
Mid-County Energy has you covered when it comes to your lubricant needs . We deliver products in prepackaged containers or in bulk quantities . Below is a partial listing of products available through Mid-County Energy :
• Diesel Engine Oils
• Gasoline Engine Oils
• Hydraulic Fluids
• Transmission Fluids
• Washer Fluids
• Antifreeze
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF )
Rich Pauly Energy Sales ( 952 ) 466-3720
richp @ midcountycoop . com
Most products are available in : quarts , gallons , pails , drums & bulk . Looking for lubricants for your farm equipment , own a car / truck repair shop or do maintenance on your own equipment ? Give Mid-County a call . We have the trusted products that will keep you and your customers coming back .
www . midcountycoop . com