CETANE Boost additive for diesel

[LD1]

What do you plan on gaining by adding......

Longevity.

Extra lubrication for the injector pump. (which is highly debatable if it is really needed). But the main thing, if you are like me an only drive ~3000 miles a year, it may be months between fill ups. Definataly need some type of antifungal/antimicrobial.

A few get lucky never running any additives.

Have seen many issues with people not running additives and trashing pumps because of contamination

Have never heard of any issues as a result of using a good additive

 

[Copperhead]

Agreed, might not ever be needed, but as with most things, prevention never causes one grief. As for those that wonder, does the owner's manual ever discuss microbial growth that can occur in diesel? Hardly ever. How about gelling and icing issues? Nope. I would be willing to bet that the folks who actually wrote the owners manual (usually a 3rd party from the manufacturer), couldn't tell you that there are microbes that set up home in diesel occasionally and generate algae formations that can clog fuel filters and destroy pumps and injectors, especially in fuel that sits for extended periods of time. I have seen dedicated lube and fuel manuals from manufacturers that barely touch on the subject, but those of us who are highly dependent on diesel for business have a close familiarity with diesel issues that can occur when fuel is left untreated. Always a joy to change a fuel filter along side the road at -20F because the fuel decided to solidify because the fuel station didn't have the foresight to have their diesel blended and prepped in advance of the approaching cold weather. The approximate 1-2 cents extra cost per gallon for me to treat my fuel is worth every penny.

 

[Oldpath05]

Agreed, might not ever be needed, but as with most things, prevention never causes one grief. As for those that wonder, does the owner's manual ever discuss microbial growth that can occur in diesel? Hardly ever. How about gelling and icing issues? Nope. I would be willing to bet that the folks who actually wrote the owners manual (usually a 3rd party from the manufacturer), couldn't tell you that there are microbes that set up home in diesel occasionally and generate algae formations that can clog fuel filters and destroy pumps and injectors, especially in fuel that sits for extended periods of time. I have seen dedicated lube and fuel manuals from manufacturers that barely touch on the subject, but those of us who are highly dependent on diesel for business have a close familiarity with diesel issues that can occur when fuel is left untreated. Always a joy to change a fuel filter along side the road at -20F because the fuel decided to solidify because the fuel station didn't have the foresight to have their diesel blended and prepped in advance of the approaching cold weather. The approximate 1-2 cents extra cost per gallon for me to treat my fuel is worth every penny.

Very well put/said, and since your double post button didn't work this time I'll re-post it for you, your welcome. You can fix that by going into the TBN settings and look under where it says, (do you want sound like a Nummy or Einstein by having double post),>click yes, maybe, no, or ask me tomorrow<.

I grew up on gas powered tractors so in 07 when I was looking for a my first tractor, I was a little nervous, because I've seen diesel problems in the past, and at the time if the L3400 came in gas powered, I would of bought that, then all I'd have to worry about is spark plugs every 100,000 mi. and the tractor would of be a LOT quieter. So when the sales guy recommended (Power Service Additive) that's what/when I starting using "lotions potions and snake oil", and that make's me wonder why doesn't diesel fuel already come with the additives in it, or at-least in Off Road Fuel.

 

[buickanddeere]

As long as the clean fuel applicable for the season is placed in the tank. All that could ever be required is some IPA in case of condensation.
Some people are just superstitious or think there is quick easy gains with additives , vitamins or lottery tickets.

 

[LD1]

As long as the clean fuel applicable for the season is placed in the tank. All that could ever be required is some IPA in case of condensation.
Some people are just superstitious or think there is quick easy gains with additives , vitamins or lottery tickets.

How can you guarantee the fuel is always clean? And again...microbials...algae thing.

I dont know of anyone that uses an additive because they think it is going to "gain" them anything like power, mileage, etc. ITs about keeping the expensive fuel system working like it should.

 

[buickanddeere]

Fuel is clean after it passes through the filters . Fuel that is kept in the shade with rain water kept out and condensation kept under control has few to no algae.

 

[Bookemdanno]

Fuel is clean after it passes through the filters . Fuel that is kept in the shade with rain water kept out and condensation kept under control has few to no algae.

In theory, I agree with buickanddeere's statement (first time for everything). However, in the real world, dirt, water, algae, etc DOES sometimes get in fuel, fuel DOES sometimes gel, and NO filters are 100%. I have been using Howe's Diesel Treat in my Chevy Duramax and New Holland for a while now and if nothing else, it feels like a bit of a safety net. I can say for sure that I get an extra 1-3k out of my duramax's fuel filter using the Howes.