Why Use Howes Diesel Lifeline?+

Imagine going to sleep in 45°F weather and waking up to temperatures hovering in the single digits. It happens all the time. Unexpected drops in temperature can catch you off guard at any point throughout the cold winter months, especially if you’re driving across country. Most diesel users know that gelling can be a real problem when temperatures start to drop below freezing and using a quality anti-gel, such as Howes Diesel Treat, is crucial. However, frigid temperatures could easily creep up on you before you’ve had the chance to treat. Smaller vehicles, such as diesel pick-up trucks, are often prone to gelling even when properly treated. Plus, there is always the chance that you just plain forgot to add an anti-gel before cold weather hit. Winter emergencies can put a real damper on your travel plans or be extremely costly in both time and money. Luckily, Howes Diesel Lifeline can provide an unbeatable solution if you ever find yourself in need of rescue. 100% petroleum-based and made with absolutely no alcohol or harmful solvents, Diesel Lifeline is the safe, simple solution for gelling or icing emergencies. The Howes Team spent seven years developing Diesel Lifeline to be superior to other emergency rescue products in every way. It re-liquefies gelled fuel and de-ices frozen fuel filters safely and easily to get you back on the road fast. It also prevents future fuel filter icing to keep you moving no matter what type of weather you encounter.

How is Diesel Lifeline Different From Other Emergency Rescue Products?+

One of the most crucial differentiators of Diesel Lifeline is that it is the only emergency rescue product that does not contain harmful alcohol. Alcohol is very abrasive to your system and can cause extensive damage. Even more importantly, products that contain alcohol can be dangerous to use because they carry a very high flashpoint. This means they could potentially blow your engine or even ignite upon use. Diesel Lifeline has a flashpoint almost equal to that of diesel fuel, so it’s always safe to use. So safe in fact, that you could actually run your vehicle off of the product alone with no risk of harm or damage. Lifeline is also the only product of its kind that does not require fuel filter changes or mixing with additional diesel fuel before pouring into your filters. You can pour it directly in to your tank or filter and let it get straight to work. Lifeline works quickly, safely, and easily to save you money and get you back on the road where you belong.

How Does Diesel Lifeline Work?+

Diesel Lifeline works to reliquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters using advanced technology to change the melting points of ice and wax. This process quickly gets fuel flowing, often in just 15 minutes. Developed over the course of seven years, Diesel Lifeline has been thoroughly tested and proven effective to work in temperatures -35°F and beyond. While most products use alcohol and harmful solvents to remove water, petroleum-based Lifeline works safely to get your diesel started and prevent future fuel filter icing.

Is Diesel Lifeline the Same as Diesel Treat?+

No. It is always easier to prevent a problem than it is to fix one.

Diesel Treat is a proactive product. It prevents diesel fuel from gelling in cold weather. It works best when you add it regularly to your fuel before you encounter freezing temperatures. Beyond being the nation’s number one selling anti-gel, Diesel Treat prolongs your engine's life and helps you get more fuel economy out of every tank.

Diesel Lifeline is a recovery product. It works quickly to solve emergency situations such as fuel filter icing or to reliquefy diesel fuel that’s already suffering from a high degree of gelling. Diesel Lifeline can help you thaw out frozen fuel filters and get gelled fuel flowing quickly to get you out of a bind and back on the road. While Diesel Lifeline can prevent fuel filter icing, it should not take the place of Diesel Treat. It is meant to be used in an emergency, not to prevent gelling in the first place.