Diesel Lube Oil Extender - The Next Debate

Junkman · May 19, 2005

I just noticed this new product from Power Service Products. Since the additive package in oils has been debated till it was beaten to a pulp, I figure this is another good way to put that additive package back into your oil. Anyone care to comment, positive, negative, neutral, or just condemn or praise it????

( Diesel Lube Oil Extender

Diesel engines require engine oil to remove more combustion by-products than gasoline engines. The oil contains an additive package to accomplish this job, however over time, these additives become depleted and ineffective. Diesel Lube® Oil Extender replaces the additives in diesel engine oil to provide the extra protection required between engine oil changes. )

Power Service web page

KENSFM · May 20, 2005

Don't know much about the product, but I do know that most of the Wal*Marts in this area have the 96 ounce bottle on clearance for $6.00. Guess it did not sell well.
Ken /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

BRIGUY · May 20, 2005

Junk,

I don't know much about that product.

I did recently start using FP 60 and LC 20 in many of my gas engines. www.lubecontrol.com

Also am trying out Auto-RX in one of my cars. www.auto-rx.com/

Lots of info On fuel and oil adds here www.bobistheoilguy.com/

gsxr1100 · May 20, 2005

I would never use oil or fuel additives. They are not needed if you use good fuel and/or oil.

SkyPup · May 20, 2005

Forget using any oil, just purchase the concentrated additive package while it is on sale and use it exclusively.

Who needs oil???? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

gsxr1100 · May 20, 2005

I must add that since doing extended drains my add levels are always very high. Again, looks like marketing hype.

Junkman · May 20, 2005

( Forget using any oil, just purchase the concentrated additive package while it is on sale and use it exclusively.

Who needs oil???? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif )

I will file this tidbit of advise along with that of your diesel fuel vs. home heating oil post........ /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

SkyPup · May 20, 2005

Most excellent, forward into the past! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

cp1969 · May 21, 2005

It would seem most people agree that this is an unnecessary product, at best.

I'm surprised that Power Service would venture into this minefield and therefore risk their credibility with their fuel additives. The lube additive market is replete with examples of companies that have been forced to retract claims and make refunds for worthless products, so much so that the general public seems to have been educated to the fact that today's oils simply don't need any supplemental help.

Someday the same thing will happen with fuel additives.

Junkman · May 22, 2005

I tried a quart in my tractor and now it starts faster and runs longer, smoother, and quieter. I used to fill up the tank every 8 hours and it would take 4 gallons. Now I can go to 12 hour running time and only takes 3 gallons. It is a miracle in a can.......ok.. plastic bottle... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif