Tractor Diesel Fuel Additive

[Williy]

Here's a little info on varnish with synthetic oil:

While it's less likely compared to conventional oil, a diesel engine can still experience varnish build-up from synthetic oil, especially if the engine is already heavily contaminated with sludge, as the synthetic oil can sometimes loosen and dislodge existing deposits, potentially causing varnish to form if not properly managed through regular oil changes; however, high-quality synthetic oils generally have additives that help prevent varnish buildup due to their superior oxidation stability.

Personally when I purchase a new vehicle I only use
pure synthetic never mix the two and never had any
kind of problems with varnish or sludge and I run
7 to 10k oil changes

willy

willy

 

[5030]

Always 5 for me Willy. While quality motor oil has increased in cost quite a bit (due primarily to inflation), it's still a cheap date compared to repairs. Same applies to filters and why I don't 'cheap out' on them either. Besides, I get a second life out of motor oil as I burn it in my waste oil furnace to supplement the heat in the shop up here in the cold north. In fact, I never have enough to last the entire winter.

 

[4x4moses]

Killem for bacteria/slime.

 

[screamin400]

Folks around me a freezing up left and right with winter diesel. I use hot shot secret in my snow tractor and never an issue. My buddy froze his skid steer yesterday

 

[number two]

Wow,how cold is it?
Are the fuel distributors hoping for a less cold winter?
It happens-save some money not blending!
Or a bunch of operators caught off guard?
Just curious-glad you're running!

 

[screamin400]

Wow,how cold is it?
Are the fuel distributors hoping for a less cold winter?
It happens-save some money not blending!
Or a bunch of operators caught off guard?
Just curious-glad you're running!

I have one buddy that freezes something every year. I have no idea why he does not prevent. Much easier than fix. I am running right near zero. I have never froze up and am out in every storm. Speaking of storm I am in the one in NY that got over 75" this week. Finished out right around 80". I run a tractor and blower. You cannot have excuses when folks count on you.

 

[RayIN]

I use Power Service Bio-Kleen, but don't recall seeing JF Biobor for sale where I buy additive.

I have not idea how to judge one biocide against another. We don't have biodiesel here and just buy regular Ultra Low Sulfur at the pump for all our diesels.

What led you to the brand that you use? Have you tried different types?

rScotty

All diesel fuel contains B2/2% biodiesel. It's not required to be marked as such unless the biodiesel content is above 5%. Biodiesel is the lowest cost, most effective lubricity additive.
If any diesel fuel retailer says their fuel contains no biodiesel, ask what other additive they add to replace the lost lubricity during the refining process to remove sulfur.
Everyone might find this HFRR wear study interesting.

 

[FixAll]

This is the video to watch before purchasing any diesel fuel additives.

 

[Dennis Mohn]

I had been looking and looking for a easy to use quality fuel additive. Came across this stuff and I'm very pleased. I've used it in my Mahindra and New Holland.
Super simple!!!! It is winter time, so I just dumped the whole bottle in, and filled the tank. Noticed less smoke on initial start up and less clattering at idle. In my eyes it was money well spent, and I will continue to use it throughout the seasons.

Tractor Diesel Fuel Additive​

I guess the important thing is you are happy with the results. I have used Howes for years in off road as well as over the road applications. If you are treating fuel that may sit for a while between uses then you may also want to include a product similar to Bio Kleen . Follow the instructions on the package and you should be ok.

 

[Skrizan]

New to diesel tractors when I bought a used Kubota L3130 in 2017 for snow and driveway grading. Do I need to be concerned about Biodiesel in Michigan? I bought some Stabil diesel additive once and my brother-in-law told me there was no need for any additives. He worked on a farm growing up and now that he is retired he helps his uncle on the same farm.