Mid-County Messenger Page 5 www . midcountycoop . com Fall 2008 Mid-County Fuels & Energy Delivery
Winterize your diesel engine
FUEL
Take charge of your fuel storage before Father Winter does it for you .
In the heart of winter , you need a fuel that delivers power and performance . Cenex Wintermaster Winterized Premium Diesel Fuel is an advanced fuel developed exclusively for northern climates and harsh winter extremes . Wintermaster allows diesel-powered equipment to operate under extremely cold conditions and provides improved protection of vital engine parts .
Wintermaster provides :
• Superior low temperature operability , as low as – 35 ° F .
• Improved fuel economy and performance up to 5 % over typical winter blends .
• High cetane for quicker , more fuel-efficient starts .
• Aggressive detergents that clean the fuel system and maintain clean injectors for optimum engine performance .
Rafael Lozada Certified Energy Specialist ( 952 ) 466-3725
rafl @ midcountycoop . com
• Superior lubricity for longer injector and pump life .
• Fuel stabilizers to reduce gum and varnish build-up .
• De-icers and demulsifiers to reduce moisture-related problems . Other winterized fuels don ’ t measure up to Wintermaster . Many winterized diesel fuels rely on Cold Filter Plugging Point ( CFPP ) additives and high levels of No . 1 diesel ( kerosene ) for cold weather operability . The disadvantage is that No . 1 has less power and lower lubricity than other
diesel fuels . Backed by the Total Protection
Plan TM Warranty Since Wintermaster uses the same formulated balanced additive package that is used in Ruby Fieldmaster TM Premium Ag Diesel Fuel , it qualifies for the Total Protection Plan Warranty , which covers your new equipment for 10 years or 10,000 hours and used equipment for 8 years or 8,000 hours .
Whether you travel the open road or work in the field , Wintermaster provides the performance and power you need in the heart of winter . So be prepared for the next Arctic blast and fuel up with Wintermaster . For more information , stop by and talk to Raf at ( 952 ) 466-3725 or Quay at ( 952 ) 466-3727 .
Home heating and the cold weather rule
Dick Pauly Controller ( 952 ) 466-3701
dickp @ midcountycoop . com
I have been asked several times in the last couple of weeks about the “ Cold Weather Rule ” ( CWR ) and how it relates to home heating . The CWR applies to utilities that are hard connected to a residence and energy is provided through the connection , such electricity , natural gas and municipal steam . The rule states that such providers cannot curtail the supply of energy for heating purposes during the normal heating season even if the customer is delinquent in payment . Providers of heating oil and propane are exempted from this rule and can refuse delivery if account is past due . The logic is that the hard connected customers are captive and have no alternative supplier whereas heating oil and propane customers have choices if a particular supplier refuses to deliver . If you or someone you know may have trouble with their heating bills this season there may be assistance available . Please contact your county ’ s energy assistance program at the number below for further information .
Scott , Carver , Dakota .......... 952-496-2125 McLeod ............................... 320-235-0850 Wright ................................. 320-963-6500 Hennepin ............................ 952-930-3541 Sibley .................................. 507-237-2981