I have had our unit gel one time. It happened because I filled it with diesel prior to the dealers switching to the Winter blend. I limped back home and got it into a shop. Cost us two days of our trip.
Depending where you live find out when they switch to the Winter blend and don't fill up until they do. Also adding a fuel additive is a good idea until you're sure you have a tank full of the Winter blend.
Our Journey has a block heater and the switch is located in the bathroom cabinet. Turn that on the night prior to leaving, then let the dash lights tell you when to hit the starter. There are heating coils that heat the intake air and when the light goes out the air is warm.
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Jim and Carol Cooper with Oreo the Kitty
FAA ATC ret, VFW, Legion, VVA, NRA
2012 Journey 36M, Cummins 360hp, 2015 Ford Explorer Blue Ox, AF1
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