ChiefBodie
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Good starting point.
I think most people, myself included, use additives to avoid problems in the first place. Had to use 911 in my Peterbilt shortly after moving here, one lesson learned.
Being very skeptical about additives (and many other things) I did a fair amount of research on anything that went into my fuel tanks. That's one reason I still have 3/4 of a bottle of Lucas on the shelf, bought before I knew better.
And I almost hate to admit it, but the Howes (given to me) I started putting in the Ram 3500 seems to have a positive effect on mileage, something I keep close track of.
Is Howes the best? Probably not, but that's what I ended up using, and it didn't hurt to find out that when I got my first fuel delivery, that's what they had added to the early winter delivery. Obviously the anti gel version. For strictly lubricity purposes there are better options.
For those unfortunate enough to end up with bacteria in the fuel, Bio Bor did the job for me.
California
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My 40 year old Yanmars run noticeably smoother using (gray) Power Service. I've read that they were designed for higher cetane diesel and the Power Service brings US diesel up to that spec.
The YM240 (1970's design, 2 cylinder) inherently has severe diesel knock. PS tames this, somewhat.
The YM240 (1970's design, 2 cylinder) inherently has severe diesel knock. PS tames this, somewhat.
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sixdogs
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30 years ago my concern over reduced lubricity in diesel fuel led me to Stanadyne Performance Formula fuel treatment by a diesel repair shop. In all theses years and thousands of hours, I've never had a fuel or injector problem. Not one.
I also water block and regular filter my fuel kept in an outside building so that helps. That certainly helps too.
dodge man
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Keep in mind anything built in recent times is designed to run on the diesel you get here in the US. If you have something older when sulfur was in the diesel then you might need to always add an additive. If you really feel the need for an additive do some research. Project Farm has a good video on diesel additives.
Use Opti-lube XPD year round, also my summer diesel carries over to winter temps. Use a double dose in colder temps, never had gelling issue. Granted my local temps are never extreme , seldom below zero. have been out moving snow with rear blade and loader at 11F without issue. The XPD was well rated in an additive review from several years ago for added lubrication for diesel. Bought a gallon jug roughly 7-8 years ago. Still have maybe a quart left. Was using Power Service but the Opti-Lube seemed to give tractor a little boost that the Power Service didnt have. Maybe extra cetane?
Yep, Opti-Lube is on the opposite end of Lucas on the test spectrum. Good stuff.
I have a bottle I use sparingly.
I have a bottle I use sparingly.
Just because a company does well with some things, doesn’t make everything a hit. Probably more word of mouth than actual road test data on this subject though.
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