page_title: Winter diesel fuel
hierarchical_section_title: Winter diesel fuel
caption_attribution_description: English: Britain Builds Light Cars- the British Automobile Industry, UK, 1945 A newly-constructed car is tested in the cold room of a car factory, somewhere in Britain. According to the original caption "it has been exposed to sub-zero temperature conditions for three days. Engine startability tests are carried out and observations cover the efficient operation of electrical components and controls". The car has piles of ice all over the bonnet and the scientist carrying out the tests on the car is wearing a jumpsuit to protect him from the cold.
context_page_description: Winter diesel fuel refers to diesel fuel enhanced to prevent it from gelling in cold weather conditions. In general it is achieved by treatment with additives that change the low temperature characteristics of the fuel.
context_section_description: Winter diesel fuel (also known as winter diesel, alpine diesel, or winterized diesel (AE)) refers to diesel fuel enhanced to prevent it from gelling in cold weather conditions. In general it is achieved by treatment with additives that change the low temperature characteristics of the fuel.
caption: Testing the cold start capability of an engine after three days in a cold chamber. (car maker facilities in the UK, 1945)
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