Best additive for diesel fuel?

[xerman]

Was plowing snow for about an hour with my RTV1100. Suddenly it just stalled and would not start. I found water (ice) in the fuel filter and fuel line. I replaced the filter and drained the fuel line until it was just diesel coming out the line. Ran fine after that. Any suggestions on what additive to use to keep moisture out of the fuel tank?

 

[amirm]

I come from Marine world where Pri-D is the premier product and I use it in my Kubota to very good effect.

 

[George2615]

I use Power Service (white bottle).
It disperses water,boosts cetane, cleans injectors,reduces emissions, prevents fuel gelling.
A 32 ounce bottle treats up to 100 gallons.
Its available at most Walmart, truck stops, and auto parts stores.

 

[Sutol]

I used to add paraffin to the diesel in my old truck, never had a problem with frozen fuel down to -20c in the eighties
I used to add 5 galls to 75 gallon tank when filling up.

 

[groundcover]

I am loseing that loving feeling with the white Power Servive. Had the Kubota and Brush Bandit gel up on me yesterday. The Chipper had a brand new filter and I just drained the fuel tank,filled it with off road treated with white Power Service. The trucks were ok, must be the heated filters,not the on road diesel. Going to switch to Howes.
Howes Lubricator
I talked to the fuel supplier and they were going to get back to me, they move a lot of Diesel , both on and off road but may need to change suppliers as well.

 

[Johnp33]

If you Google diesel fuel additives tests, for lubricity 2% bio fuel is the best.
I got my HD licence in 1973 and have worked on engines all my life, I put an antigell in my loader, this fall as I use it rarely and it was full of summer fuel.
You do not want the water in the fuel system, to dissipate and go threw the injection system. That is what many additives do, and the water will destroy a fuel system. Ford 's new 6.7's have a problem with their filtration system that allows water threw, and it destroys the complete High Pressure side of the system. It is not covered under warranty, and talking to a dealer representative the bill is $12,500 in Canada. You want the water to be trapped in the fuel filter.
If you are able drain it, also most fuel tanks have a drain. Fuel filters are cheap replace them. After use if posible refill the tank it will cut down on condensation.

 

[SpudHauler]

I installed a fuel filter with water separator kit from Kubota Part # K7561-92400.
They are a little expensive but it has a bowl for the water that you can check from underneath when installed and makes fuel filter replacement easier. On installing I used a 90 degree fitting because the lines kinked going from the tank to the inlet side of the filter. Found out the hard way when the engine kept dying out after 5 minutes run time, then it would start right back up.

The other thing I do is look into the tank with a strong beam flashlight and you will see the brass fitting for the fuel line feed. Right beside it will be where water will pool. Using a siphon hose I suck up a cup of fuel and get 100% of the water at the same time. Piece of wire taped to the hose helps me get the end right on top of the water pool.

 

[powerwagon]

plus 1 for Power Service white bottle, i have used it and no problems here.

 

[jcmseven]

I like the Powerservice white as well. It is as good as anything out there. There are some tricks that are mentioned that add to its performance.

1. I use a little more than what is recommended in oz's. Slight overtreatment will not hurt your fuel system or engine.

2. I put the PS in BEFORE I fill up. This allows the filling fuel to circulate the additive better more quickly than adding the PS to an existing tank.

3. Even with PS, I never run my fuel low in winter. Sure gelling there from my experience.

John M

 

[arsenix2001]

I use and have had great luck with stanadyne performace in my diesel "race" truck. I like it because its formulated specifically for ulsd.