103kw t5.2 frozen fuel(?) broken down -8c

[Transporter]

Yes that is indeed where the van stopped and still is... Along with me. That is lake jindabyne in the background, just a few km past alpine way turnoff on kosciusko rd.

battery is now dead, waiting for 3rd nrma visit now. At least it's warmed up... At least 10c now.

Can this diesel problem cause any long term damage? Most people I have read about over the last few hours ( at least I have 3G service) simply warm it up an carry on.

No longterm damage, only inconvenience.

(On a side note, is there any danger/detriment to running Alpine blend (or the additives) in the city? From the point of view of adding the appropriate buts before you head out.

You can use it in the city no problems.

[dazag]

I wonder if you could get your hands on some aviation turbine fuel ( basically high grade cut kero/deisel that has FFI additive that stops freezing ) and top the tank up with that??
Transporter - do you think that would work??
I know some guys who run it with a 50/50 mix with diesel and have no problems, but that's in some vehicles that run older engines, not sure how that will go with new CR engines that had DPF etc.

[Transporter]

When I was mechanic in the army we used kerosene in the winter diesel to keep it from freezing, it was quite effective right up to -30C, but that was in 1980, different technology then.

I would just use the winter diesel additive in whatever diesel engine you have today and fill up where you holidaying.

[Sharkie]

I'm coming to Thredbo in September in the MV, so based on your experience, plan to drive into Jindabyne almost empty and fill up there.

Look at the bright side .... a least you've now helped a few fellow T5 owners out. I also would not have even thought about this problem before setting off.

As a bonus I'll be able to attend the German Autofest in Canberra on the 18th .....

[Transporter]

To those who travel to the snow for the first time, remember to use antifreeze windscreen washer, available from the dealer as ordinary windscreen washer fluid or just a water may freeze while you drive since the wind chill effect. Also box of matches or cigarette lighter could be handy if your door locks would be frozen, for heating up the key, and windscreen scraper for the ice.