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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ronan
Posts: 385
M.O.C. #7615
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Fuel Additivies
Anyone using fuel additivies? and what brand,
Allen
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06-25-2011, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Drive a Ford. so use what they recommend as a cetane booster.
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06-25-2011, 12:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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I don't use any additive, and don't think the Chevy needs it.. I really don't think it works. But if it works for you, then use it... At one time I did use Diesel clean but found it really made no difference. Happy Trails...
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06-25-2011, 01:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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Same as Stiles.
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06-25-2011, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Same as Delaine and Lindy.....Except the diesel clean....
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06-25-2011, 03:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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My brother has a 06 Dmax. It got to where it was not ruining right. Rough idling, hesitating, he put some diesel clean in it and it cleared right up. This was only about a month ago. I also thought you didn't any kind of additive but I'm not so sure now.
Lynwood
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06-25-2011, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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I don't use any additives but do try to ensure that the fuel I purchase is at a place that sells a lot of diesel. I think that by doing that I reduce the chance of getting stagnant/contaminated fuel.
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06-27-2011, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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same as Stiles!
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06-27-2011, 04:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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FYI on Texas diesel. My source is second hand (mechanics and shop people) so take it for what it is worth. The 6.7L Scorpion engine runs better on 42+ cetane rating. Most Texas sold diesel has a cetane rating averaging 38. Diesel cetane rating is not monitored as closely as the octane rating in gasoline. The additive boosts the cetane rating making the engine run better.
I ran out of additive and ran a couple of tanks without it. The result was that my mileage dropped about 1-1/2 mpg. Today I filled up and added the additive. Sure enough, in a few miles, the mileage started climb back up toward what I had been getting before I ran out. This may be an anomaly, so I will be continuing to monitor.
The additive also adds lubrication to the diesel that was lost when the sulfur was taken out.
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06-28-2011, 01:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bangor
Posts: 770
M.O.C. #8816
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I use Opti-Lube for lubrication. Can't hurt.
kevin
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06-28-2011, 01:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
I don't use any additives but do try to ensure that the fuel I purchase is at a place that sells a lot of diesel. I think that by doing that I reduce the chance of getting stagnant/contaminated fuel.
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Same here. Love my Cummins.
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06-28-2011, 02:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brandon
Posts: 347
M.O.C. #179
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I have been running the Motorcraft additive in my truck. Can't really tell it improves milage but makes me fell more secure about taking care of the engine.
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06-28-2011, 02:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ronan
Posts: 385
M.O.C. #7615
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Thanks for the response, I did a number of searches on diesel forums about fuel additivies and the biggest response was the tc-w3 oil from wally world as an additive with power service next, helps keep injectors clean and works as a lubrication due to the lack of sulfer.
Allen
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06-28-2011, 02:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Have never used any additive but would only when an occurance required. Then only what manuf. recommended.
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06-28-2011, 03:36 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Saint Augustine
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #11321
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With an older (95) Cummins engine I run a little TRW 2 stroke oil in mine. It helps lube the injector pump and quiets it down a lot.
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06-28-2011, 03:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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The Ford is designed to run on fuel with a cetane level of 45. Most are at a level of 40/42. That is like running a car with a low octane level. It does make a difference in performance and MPG. Do some homewwork on the subject.
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06-28-2011, 04:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wampum
Posts: 571
M.O.C. #9928
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I use SEAFOAM on occasion to clean the injectors. I also add a little Marvel Mystery Oil for lubrication....but again, only on occasion. I have never used a cetane booster. Maybe I'll try some. Lord knows I could use something to improve my fuel mileage.
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06-28-2011, 05:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: bloomington
Posts: 540
M.O.C. #10234
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I have used Stanadyne on my 06 Duramax in this northern climate and had no issues.
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06-28-2011, 03:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sfish
I have used Stanadyne on my 06 Duramax in this northern climate and had no issues.
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Stanadyne is the ONLY additive approved by GM.
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06-29-2011, 11:52 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location:
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #11227
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We live and drive in the Rocky Mountains and drive in year-round weather from 90+ degrees down to Minus 40 degrees).
In very cold weather, with Diesel engines, always use an additive such as Power Service (that we use) when the temperature is much below feezing. You will regret it if you let your Diesel Fuel gell in the winter. If it evr happens to you, I guarantee that you will never let it happen again.
Thoughout the rest of years, warmer times, I usually add a little Diesel Kleen with every fourth or fith fillup About a cup per 30 or 40 gallons). I believe it keeps my engines running better.
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