Fuel additives yes or no?

[MDSteve]

What does everyone think about fuel additives? Are they needed? So if you use them what is the best?

 

[Thomas]

I like to use the fuel additive when winter changes to spring,and when autumn changes to winter..at least run a couple of tanks thru...been doing this pratice since 95.
I can notice notice improvement w/in the engine..starting & horse power.

I only purchase the{gold/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif} fuel additive from my dealer.

I would guess it could depend what region & type of work & how long or the care for your investment life span.

 

[gobbler]

You can find alot of good information regarding fuel additives from <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.stanadyne.com/>Stanadyne Corp.</A>
Jim

 

[Fly_Rodr]

I use the Powerservice product. It is available at Tractor Supply. A cheap insurance for all the low quality fuel around. More information at the following link
http:// [url]http://www.powerservice.com [/url]

 

[JohnMiller3]

<font color=blue>…What does everyone think about fuel additives?...</font color=blue>

Two main reasons to use a diesel fuel additive… 1) prevent gelling in colder climate areas and 2) keep fuel fresh for easier starting…

One main reason to use a gasoline fuel additive… 1) used during extra long periods of “non-use” and fuel storage (keeping fresh) chemically helps prevent “varnish-like” reaction with stationary internal components…

All the other reasons stated by a mfr. are for marketing purposes to differentiate their product from the rest… in other words… fluff…

I use a gasoline additive in my boat, generator, and mowers during the long winter idleness, and the same in the snow blower during the summer period. All the 2-cycle equipment has this additive built in the oil…

I have never used any “commercial” diesel additive… never… in our area we have cut the diesel fuel with kerosene in the colder climate periods… @ ~~ .89 to .99 cents for 128 ounces… versus say $3.89 for 12 ounces of additive…

If you have a diesel that sits for long periods of time… just prior to use… pour in a gallon of kerosene in the tank… presto… instant freshening of the fuel… (for you people with an oil furnace... use 5 gallons of kerosene prior to winter startup)

For years, different studies have stated 89-99% of these automotive additives on the market are gimmicks to suck a few extra billion dollars out of consumers pockets… they do absolutely nothing extra for the engine or drivetrain components… except make the person feel good that’s using them… /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif

 

[Fly_Rodr]

Sorry for the bad link, another try <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.powerservice.com>http://www.powerservice.com</A>