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Old 11-14-2006 | 01:09 AM
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I personally think that its great that 90%of you have never tried Howes meaner cleaner. Guaranteed to improve your mileage by 4.8%

It will remain my little secret.

Rick
Old 11-14-2006 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by runamuk
I personally think that its great that 90%of you have never tried Howes meaner cleaner. Guaranteed to improve your mileage by 4.8%

It will remain my little secret.

Rick
i don't think ive seen it, where do you get this from and how much for a gallon???
Old 11-14-2006 | 06:57 AM
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Thanks for everyone that voted and replied. One question-

Does stanadyne have sulpher in it?
Old 11-14-2006 | 07:31 AM
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Stanadyne vs Sulfur

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Thanks for everyone that voted and replied. One question-

Does stanadyne have sulpher in it?
I don't understand the significance of the question, Dan. When the feds mandate you take out sulpher from the fuel, a fuel additive can't just add it back; doesn't make sense. I'm not saying that is the law or anything, it just doesn't make sense the Feds would allow it. They do advertise as meeting the new Fed low sulfur requirements.

Stanadyne also is a manufacturer of injectors. More info on their Performance additive can be found at http://www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=1295
Old 11-14-2006 | 09:54 AM
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PS 1/2 qt.(grey in summer and white in winter time) and 8oz. MMO in every tank.
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Old 11-14-2006 | 10:31 AM
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Old 11-14-2006 | 10:51 AM
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I use 4plus premium with BioArmor from Diesel Services Group http://www.dieselservices.com/html/bioarmor/

It's a highly concentrated, effective, and cheap to use additive. I get a a price significantly lower then what's posed on the website. It cost me less then 1cent per treated liter of diesel (or less then 4cents per treated gallon).

This additive is cost effective and truly works. I have seen reputable lab results to prove so.

During coldest winter months I run the 4plus Arctic, which is the same additive except it contains a pour point suppressant.

Carl
Old 11-14-2006 | 02:02 PM
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i use red lines fuel cat. , i get about 3 mpg better towing . now trying power service easier to get .
Old 11-14-2006 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FMB
I don't understand the significance of the question, Dan. When the feds mandate you take out sulpher from the fuel, a fuel additive can't just add it back; doesn't make sense. I'm not saying that is the law or anything, it just doesn't make sense the Feds would allow it. They do advertise as meeting the new Fed low sulfur requirements.

Stanadyne also is a manufacturer of injectors. More info on their Performance additive can be found at http://www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=1295
I didn't ask if it added it back. The website says nothing about sulfur either.
I will say this though, I've done alot of reading on the matter of aftermarket additives and you really could screw things up if you don't know the different chemicals in the additive as well as what is already in the fuel added by the supplier.
I read this in TDR -
"Chemical additives are a convenient way to restore lubricity, but excessive amounts can cause sediment formation in the fuel, and gum formation when exposed to crankcase oil."
It goes on to say "Over-treating fuel with a lubricity additive could be detrimental to fuel filtration." Warren Totten of Cummins stated that.
Old 11-14-2006 | 02:39 PM
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Stanadyne here!
Old 11-14-2006 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dan1912
I didn't ask if it added it back. The website says nothing about sulfur either.
I was at the site earlier and read up on Sulfur, either my 53 year old mind is playing tricks on me or you spend more time going through the site...

Buying a boat load of their product, I used Stanadyne in my 01 with wonderful results.
Old 11-15-2006 | 12:04 AM
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HOWES POWER KLEANER



A non-solvent, alcohol free product formulated to increase the life of the fuel injection system, resulting in more power, lower emissions, increased Mpg’s and a decrease in maintenance costs. Reduces sediment formation, including rust and scale, plus eliminates water problems. Rated “superior” in the Cummins L-10 test. Guaranteed 4.8% improvement in fuel economy or double your money back.
Old 11-15-2006 | 01:14 AM
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i use howes, mainly cause its free
Old 11-15-2006 | 03:09 AM
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Just good ole #2 diesel for me. Cummins says you don't need it. So far, no problems with mine for 53k miles.

Actually, my current tank of fuel is B20 Bio Willie....thought I'd give it a shot. No difference that I can tell so far.
Old 11-15-2006 | 06:39 AM
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HOWES POWER KLEANER



A non-solvent, alcohol free product formulated to increase the life of the fuel injection system, resulting in more power, lower emissions, increased Mpg’s and a decrease in maintenance costs. Reduces sediment formation, including rust and scale, plus eliminates water problems. Rated “superior” in the Cummins L-10 test. Guaranteed 4.8% improvement in fuel economy or double your money back.

where do you get this from?


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