Desil Fule Additive ? ? ? ?
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Desil Fule Additive ? ? ? ?
WHO HAS TRIED FULE ADDITIVE AND DOES IT HELP ANYTHING ??????
My truck seems to be running fine , had it for over 8 yrs and never used anything but streight Fuel, Is it worth the Money ??????
Claude
My truck seems to be running fine , had it for over 8 yrs and never used anything but streight Fuel, Is it worth the Money ??????
Claude
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the anti gel re assurance is nice.
i run power service in both mine.
white bottle in the winter and silver in the summer times.
i get it cheap through a buddy discount and well fuel is another story so its just piece of mind.
i run power service in both mine.
white bottle in the winter and silver in the summer times.
i get it cheap through a buddy discount and well fuel is another story so its just piece of mind.
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Standadyne? is the best, according to quite a few people that I have talked to. I use it, and my pickup has not had a gel-up yet, even on straight #2 when it was very cold.
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I use Stanodyne Performance formula. Aside from the anti-gelling qualities, the bigger advantage is that it provides more lubrication to the injection pump...keeps her happy. Also improves mileage a tad, and reduces smoke a tad. The mileage improvement isn't enough to justify the cost however. The lubrication to the pump is!
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Originally Posted by ouchman
What about just adding a quart of oil to fuel tank at fill-up?
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Lots of discussion on this topic, search a little, read a lot. Diesel fuel has been changed over the years, less lubricity being the major problem, especially in older systems. Additives won't hurt anything and in most cases help. If you've never had your fuel gel in winter without additives, play the lottery because you're one lucky SOB. They also help keep injectors clean. The most important thing is to read the labels. Most additives need only a few ounces per 10 gallons, over adding is wasted money. I use Power Service/Marvel Mystery Oil mixed about 2-1, and about 8-10 ounces per fill-up. FPPF, Lucas, Howes, are also good. My IP is quieter, and my mileage increased about 1mpg. Try a couple tanks with additive, and see what it does for you. You can buy just a quart use about 1/3 to 1/2 each fill, see if theres any difference, if not don't buy any more. If it helps anything buy it by the gallon, it's cheaper that way. Good luck and let us know what happens.
PS; Many people use 2 stroke oil for lubricity.
PS; Many people use 2 stroke oil for lubricity.
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Originally Posted by Racer9
FPPF, Lucas, Howes, are also good. My IP is quieter, and my mileage increased about 1mpg.
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An old diesel mechanic turned truck-driver that used our filling-station as his home base religiously added two to four quarts of 30w Red Diamond oil to each saddle-tank at each fill-up.
He said that it was the best medicine for an injector pump that could be had.
He said that it was the best medicine for an injector pump that could be had.
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Keep in mind that the injection pump is lubricated and cooled by fuel only....there is no other source of lube and cooling....
I really recommend the use of an additive, if for nothing else the lubricity it provides the fuel which in turn helps the ole inj. pump.
My personal opinion regarding the adding of more traditional 'oil' is don't do it..
That stuff was not made to be burnt...it's function in life is entirely different.
Overall I've found the Stanadyne Performance Formula to work very well.
The cadillac of additives is a product know/called Amalgamated #15 Diesel Treatment.
My brother brought in a 5gal. pale and we've both used it.....THAT is the top notch stuff if you want to bet by the pale.
I think I may have posted this info already in here somewere but I believe he paid about $125.00 - $150.00 Canadian delivered to his doorstep here in BC Canada.
pb...
I really recommend the use of an additive, if for nothing else the lubricity it provides the fuel which in turn helps the ole inj. pump.
My personal opinion regarding the adding of more traditional 'oil' is don't do it..
That stuff was not made to be burnt...it's function in life is entirely different.
Overall I've found the Stanadyne Performance Formula to work very well.
The cadillac of additives is a product know/called Amalgamated #15 Diesel Treatment.
My brother brought in a 5gal. pale and we've both used it.....THAT is the top notch stuff if you want to bet by the pale.
I think I may have posted this info already in here somewere but I believe he paid about $125.00 - $150.00 Canadian delivered to his doorstep here in BC Canada.
pb...
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If I want just lubrication and don't need the anti-gel I use Corn cooking oil from the grocery about $6/gal. (actually it could be used as fuel) if I am short of cash or not near a truck stop. It adds the lubrication you need and is $17/cheaper per gallon. At about 20 deg. the bottle goes solid so keep the temp in mind. Normally I use Lucas Improves miliage and the corn oil does not. On my truck Lucas pays for itself in miliage improvement. For gelling and miliage brands previously mentioned cannot be beat.
R C
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Originally Posted by R C Cola
If I want just lubrication and don't need the anti-gel I use Corn cooking oil from the grocery about $6/gal. ...
http://www.biodieselcommunity.org/appleseedprocessor/
June (06?) brings the requirement of USLD (Ultra low sulfer diesel) You will really be needing pump lubricant
+ more reason to jack up the price...
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I use standadyne performance formula in the blue bottle. I mainly use it cause of how good it is for the injector pump and i went from about 17 to 19 mpg. I feel that it is well worth the $6.50 a bottle (which treats 60 gallons)