Diesel Stabilizer

[kclark2227]

I have read several threads which some were older. What information I can't find is what is everyone using for a fuel stabilizer. Are there brands that work better or brands that I should definitely stay away from. I have a new tractor coming and first time tractor, Kubota L4701. I will have fuel in the tank and I'm just going to use a 5 gallon can until I figure out how much I'm going to go thru in a year's time.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Power Service is hard to beat.

Power Service

 

[goeduck]

Power Service is hard to beat.

Power Service

Agree., Power Service is what I use.

 

[Gunny]

Power service in both tractors and my pickup - you can tell the difference

 

[Texasmark]

I too use PS products in my diesels, readily available, application and usage amount printed on container, priced right.

Snake oil has proven itself to me over the years in both diesels and gas engines on my farm...Sea Foam for the gassers. In 40 years of farming, I have never had a fuel issue that I didn't inherit from a PO on a newly purchased machine.

I don't remember the last time I changed a diesel fuel filter as I've had no need to. I keep my fuel in sealed 55 gallon drums and have a Gold Bond water absorbing final filter on my fuel transfer pump. I have used it to clean up sloppy running tractors and to keep good runners running good. I don't care to attempt to prove to myself that it's not beneficial for me!

 

[jbrumberg]

Power Service. They have different formulations for different fuel needs. I use the White Bottle year round. If I remember the product information correctly one can mix the different formulations w/o harming the engine. 911 (Red Bottle) is not recommended for continuous use. It removes water.

A Mr. Funnel fuel/water separating funnel really works well at removing any water from the fuel during fueling.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Other than winter gelling issues, get clean fuel, keep it clean and you don't need any additives on diesel fuel. Additives are just insurance against getting dirty (water) fuel. I have never used anything and never had any injector problems or excessively dirty fuel filters either.

 

[Wolfy]

Another important note regarding diesel, avoid storing diesel long term in a galvanized vessel. The diesel will dissolve the galvanized coating ( usually zinc ), and end up in your fuel system sooner or later.

 

[4570Man]

I don't use any additives but I rarely burn diesel older than a year.

 

[HEC]

I have always used the power saver in the white bottle in both of my tractors . I did notice last summer some mold in one of my 5 gal. jugs that I use for diesel and the additive only . My fuel is never over 6 months old before being used if that . The containers are over 15 yrs. old though . I washed them out with bleach and water and dry in the sun for a couple days and they are fine now . I just hope there isn't any mold in the tractor fuel tanks . I don't see any in the filters . Is there an additive for mold removal ??????

 

[Peter 315]

YesBiobor Diesel Fuel Biocide, 16 oz. BB16EZ1US-2 | Zoro.com orBio Kleen Diesel Fuel Biocide - Power Service

 

[Wolfy]

TSC was also selling the Power Service Biocide for a while, not sure if they still have it.

 

[HEC]

TSC was also selling the Power Service Biocide for a while, not sure if they still have it.

Thanks guys

 

[Wolfy]

Glad I could help.

 

[kclark2227]

Thank you everybody. I did order the Mr. Funnel. I guess since I'm buying my first tractor, I am worried about the whole diesel gelling thing even though we are now in our 2nd day of spring with snow flurries this morning. Hope I won't have to deal with this issue ever.

 

[goeduck]

Seems like there would be a cost effective biocide, lubrication, winter treatment. PS seems to have each somewhat separately.

 

[Texasmark]

I'm glad we all have figured out what works for us. On me and my snake oil, I don't care to experiment on whether or not I am puking money on such. My stuff works, I sleep well at night, and I am happy.:thumbsup:

 

[jbrumberg]

Kclark- Good luck with your new tractor. I hope that you and your tractor have many boring and uneventful hours together. Boring is good.

As I understand things the regional diesel fuel distributors adjust their fuel for the region's average seasonal temperatures prior to delivery to the local station retailers (who might further amend the fuel). #1 during Winter and #2 during Summer. If I remember correctly diesel fuel w/o additives will gel at ~17F. There are a couple of recent threads here in TBN about how much additive is needed dependent upon temperatures.

Good luck- J

 

[flingwing1969]

Power Service is hard to beat.

Power Service

What I use too. My Cummins and my tractor.

 

[DEWFPO]

Seems like there would be a cost effective biocide, lubrication, winter treatment. PS seems to have each somewhat separately.

I agree, but most all seem to sell them seperately probably for profit reasons, but I'd just as soon buy one product that does everything I need. And, for some reason, I have a hard time finding a Biocide around here.

What I've really noticed is that different parts of the country (based on weather) really have different additive needs. It also depends on how you use your fuel and how you store it.

DEWFPO