Oil & Fuel Opinions on fuel additives

[sixdogs]

Where do you do buy this Opti-Lube XPD ?

 

[Haywire]

Diesel Fuel Improver

 

[sixdogs]

Diesel Fuel Improver

Parts store? Walmart? Dealer? Direct?
Where do you get yours?

 

[smfcpacfp]

Parts store? Walmart? Dealer? Direct?
Where do you get yours?

You buy it direct, or I did. There is a link on the main page.

In the winter I run #1 diesel which doesn't begin gelling until -40. The reason it doesn't gel is because it doesn't have much lubrication thus I use OptiLube when running a lot of #1 diesel.

 

[sweep]

My best friend through high school and college got a job as an internal combustion engineer at Ford in 1976, where he works to this day.

Over the years we have talked about fuel and oil additives, and there is one universal truth. They are useless.
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My 30+ year New Holland technician who works down in the trenches so to speak says he sees a significant difference in engines and pumps that run additives.......I'm listening to him versus some "book smart" engineer with no real world experience who probably does not even change the oil in his own car.

 

[shownuff]

Danner, your location is not posted but , if there is a truckstop nearby your location pick up your engineer friend from ford and stop by the truckstop during the cold weather or snow and ask the drivers why they are buying diesel fuel treatment...LOL

 

[sixdogs]

Diesel Fuel Improver

I wish this Opti-Lube were available at a retail location like a parts store or WalMart as opposed to mail order. It would be so much easier.
The Stanadyne I use is listed at #8 on the list so maybe I'll just stay with that. I use the "performance Formula" but think I'll add some "Lubricity additive as well". It's not going to break the bank and the penalty for non-use can be so dramatic and permanant. This has been a very interesting thread and while I already knew to add something, thanks to the OP for getting the ball rolling again. There is a very real risk to fuel and oil systems we need to be aware of.

 

[Haywire]

How much easier could it be? You can get it delivered right to your doorstep without ever looking for the car keys, getting out of your PJs, or leaving your comfy computer chair. :thumbsup: