Diesel Additive

[Eric_Phillips]

Which diesel additive should I use? I have a compact utility tractor that goes through a couple tanks of fuel in the summer then usually sits most of the winter. I like to keep something in the fuel because I have no idea when the fuel might sit around for awhile. I also keep a 5gal can full so I don't have to run out and get some at the last minute.

 

[CharlieKtractor]

I use xdp

 

[buickanddeere]

Which diesel additive should I use? I have a compact utility tractor that goes through a couple tanks of fuel in the summer then usually sits most of the winter. I like to keep something in the fuel because I have no idea when the fuel might sit around for awhile. I also keep a 5gal can full so I don't have to run out and get some at the last minute.

No need for soccery, potions and witchcraft . Maybe some IPA to absorb condensed moisture .

 

[747driver]

Here is what i use. You can buy it at Lowes, any auto parts store,etc. I put 1 oz of treatment in my 5 gal. cans when i fill them up. I run it year round.

Howes Lubricator
Howes Lubricator
Howes Lubricator, the leader in Heavy duty Diesel Fuel Additives

 

[msb1766]

I use Power Service White Bottle in winter, Gray bottle in Summer and a Red bottle of 911 just in case.

 

[nybirdman]

I use Powerservice year round;you are aware that the winter fuel is different than summer.

 

[jack707]

Diesel fuel suplememt

 

[topbuilder]

I use Stanadyne. I can't tell you that it makes a difference. When I researched it, it was supposed to be one of the ones rated above snake oil...
16oz treats 60 gallons. I bought a case. Looks like I will be a long term customer.

 

[Billrog]

Had my fuel jell when it got real cold one winter using Howes ( with winter fuel )so quit using anything until I had an injector pump seize and the repair shop told me to use Stanadyne so that's what I've been doing for the last 10 years. Seems power service has good reviews as well. Winter fuel here is straight kerosene and hard on pumps without some lubricity. Myself I only use summer fuel for many years with an additive no problems and more power noticeable when roading the back hoe a couple 100 more rpm.

 

[topbuilder]

Good! Glad to hear someone else using it. It takes up space on my office floor in the winter since it is supposed to be stored above 32 degrees.

 

[coobie]

Opti-lube & schaeffers diesel treat.

 

[davesl708]

I use Power Service white bottle year round. Keep the fuel in 5 gal. cans and may set all winter so only running summer blend. Only use the tractor for snow in the winter.
Never a problem. I like the extra lube and cetane boost from PS.

 

[buickanddeere]

I use Power Service white bottle year round. Keep the fuel in 5 gal. cans and may set all winter so only running summer blend. Only use the tractor for snow in the winter.
Never a problem. I like the extra lube and cetane boost from PS.

How do you measure the effects of the extra cetane and the extra lube? In a qualified laboratory ?

 

[Egon]

No brand names. Use some that has no alcohol in it and does have a biocide.

 

[Indiana Larry]

I use power service (white bottle) in the winter as an anti gel and use marvel mystery oil in summer much less expensive.....both are good lubricants and injector cleaners....use what the big boys use in the 18 wheelers. their living depends on keeping those diesel rigs running year round....I pulled RVs coast to coast for two years in some pretty cold winter weather....you need to use something because diesel fuel is pretty dirty.

 

[Indiana Larry]

diesel fuel will grow hair if left stored in a tank too long without an additive.

 

[davesl708]

How do you measure the effects of the extra cetane and the extra lube? In a qualified laboratory ?

The lab work is based on various test results from several online sources.

I guess the best way is it starts in 1-2 seconds and has never had any problems in 13 years and over 1400hrs.

Could I get by without it? Possibly but PS is cheap insurance. The source of my off-road diesel is a local station in town. I doubt it is a high volume dealer. Just local contractors and people like myself. No telling even if he changes to winter fuel or not. I run it though Mr. Funnel to get the gunk out.

 

[CCWKen]

I've had diesel sit in the Kenbota for two years while it was disabled and no time to fix it. Put the battery back in it that had been on a maintainer and it fired right up. I don't use any additive except in gasoline. The gas down here will go bad in two weeks if left sitting. The diesel gets used up pretty quick around here and rarely sits unused for more than a month. Sometimes longer during the recent rains. It's been too wet to take a tractor into the fields. I had to pull the Ford out with the dozer last week trying to cut some areas in the back.

It looks like the brands are all over the place. So what is this magic potion supposed to do? Sounds a lot like the followers of Marvel Mystery Oil that claim that it fixes everything from engine leaks to balding scalps. It's nothing but a perfumed solvent.

 

[arto98607]

How do you measure the effects of the extra cetane and the extra lube? In a qualified laboratory ?

Start by reading this:

Lubricity Additive Study Results - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums

 

[Egon]

The lab work is based on various test results from several online sources.

I guess the best way is it starts in 1-2 seconds and has never had any problems in 13 years and over 1400hrs.

Could I get by without it? Possibly but PS is cheap insurance. The source of my off-road diesel is a local station in town. I doubt it is a high volume dealer. Just local contractors and people like myself. No telling even if he changes to winter fuel or not. I run it though Mr. Funnel to get the gunk out.

Nothing like Empirical Data!