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Old 12-21-2005 | 06:06 PM
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Nope , can't say i have ever seen that , i use this :

Old 12-21-2005 | 07:47 PM
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Here's what the anti gelling formula looks like. I think PS is the only brand Walmart sells.

Old 12-21-2005 | 08:44 PM
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They sure don't sell it at walmart up here. i have checked 5 or 6 different ones.
Old 12-21-2005 | 08:50 PM
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Check truck stops, every one I've seen down here sells it, alongside a couple of other brands usually.

I've also found it at Autozone as well, unknown if you have them way up thar though.


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Old 12-22-2005 | 09:26 AM
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That's because it's been very cold in the NW the last few weeks, any brand would be selling well.
That's just it...the other brand he has wasn't moving. I am using the winter formula in the white bottle. I don't know that the truck is any quieter, but the fuel mileage is better. That equates to more change in my pocket.
Old 12-22-2005 | 04:24 PM
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No such thing as autozone here, no pepboys , none of that , we have Napa, walmart, Tried the truck stops , the problem with them here , is they pretty much only sell their own brand. I work for the International dealer up here, big dealership , 2 shops , and 6 parts houses , and they have never heard of it.

We also have carquest , and no such luck there, i tried a few of the non chain stores, and none of them had it either.

I think it may just be one of those things you can't get here.
Old 12-22-2005 | 05:11 PM
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Have you tried ordering it on line?
Old 12-23-2005 | 10:10 PM
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what about power service diesel911 what does that stuff do
Old 12-23-2005 | 10:30 PM
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Nope , can't say i have ever seen that , i use this :

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I used the Howes for every tank in my last truck but cant say it did anything but make me feel better. Since I had 2 VPs go out while using it ?????
Like you said thats all that really seems availible here
Old 12-23-2005 | 11:14 PM
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I have actually noticed an improvement in fuel economy when running it. I tried the meaner power cleaner version of howes once , it didn't seem to do anything for me.
Old 12-24-2005 | 12:28 AM
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I seen an Add for it in a Canadian Trucking Mag. From the description it seems like a decent product.
Old 12-24-2005 | 09:49 AM
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what about power service diesel911 what does that stuff do
911 is made for ungelling your fuel when you forget to use real anti-gel.
911 contains alcohol, which has a drying effect and can ruin your injection pump.
Old 12-25-2005 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ratsun
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I used the Howes for every tank in my last truck but cant say it did anything but make me feel better. Since I had 2 VPs go out while using it ?????
Like you said thats all that really seems availible here
Try Freightliner in Port Kells on 96th Ave. They have PS by the quart/gallon or case. I ran all last summer from here to San Francisco and back mixed with MMO. Since installing the Rokktech gone back to howes for lubricity and fleetguard for injector cleaner.
Old 02-22-2006 | 08:21 PM
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I like the Power Serice Diesel Kleen as much as anything I've tried. Can't say I notice anything other than it does make the engine a little quieter. I feel better knowing that it raises the cetane rating a few points. Price is hard to beat too.

But be forewarned, that you will soon begin hearing about a magical potion consisting of power service (ps) and marvel mystery oil (mmo). Everyone seems to have the right mixture, and they love to tell you what that is. But due to it's incredible effectiveness, a new product will soon be released with this custom blended mixture that will end all ps/mmo debates for good. The mystery is solved.
16oz PS 8oz MMO. There you go soon enough?
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Old 02-22-2006 | 09:17 PM
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Just about on my 4th tank...I'm going to use stanadyne, because of price.


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