Question regarding diesel fuel additives

[newbury]

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.

There have been a lot of fuel injectors built and sold in the US by Bosch and other firms that were built for fuel with greater lubricity. My 2009 VW had one of them.

 

[sixdogs]

I need a little help here. It's hard to know which diesel additive review site is reputable. Project Farm is always great but this one is restricted to anti-gel treatment and Lucas did OK in that. Some reviews are just false pitches or click bait with someone reading the info on the bottle. Where can I find real reviews and comparisons?

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Where can I find real reviews and comparisons?

The Motor Oil Geek.

 

[sixdogs]

The Motor Oil Geek.

Thank you. Great info.

How did I miss this guy?

 

[big bubba]

various diesel additives address 4 common problems 1) lubricity 2) moisture/condensation 3) gelling in cold 4) algae growth in the fuel.

have yet to find one that addresses all of the above issues, & certainly depends on your location/use, etc. almost as important as using additives is to use a high volume reputable fuel source. btw been using Howes for years, been told it's a truckers favorite but cannot confirm... regards,

 

[sixdogs]

various diesel additives address 4 common problems 1) lubricity 2) moisture/condensation 3) gelling in cold 4) algae growth in the fuel.

have yet to find one that addresses all of the above issues, & certainly depends on your location/use, etc. almost as important as using additives is to use a high volume reputable fuel source. btw been using Howes for years, been told it's a truckers favorite but cannot confirm... regards,

Thanks. I used Power Service in a truck with fuel that had been sitting for at least 4 years in a heated shop. The results were almost immediate in smoother running and better performance. I also added some Lucas cleaner and cetane improver. Now as new fuel has come into the picture, I cannot believe the difference in running and performance.

I bought some Lucas Cetane additive so may try that but I think I'll keep adding Power Service. I wish I could find a site with a smart guy that reviews these diesel fuel additives. Lots of oil additive sites but not so much for fuel.


EDIT--Let me add that my prior views regarding oil and fuel treatments were that they were fools errands for suckers and only good for the makers of the product. Oopsie...

 

[big bubba]

actually you came out lucky w/4 yr old fuel. sounds like you've got it covered

 

[Too many Kubotas]

actually you came out lucky w/4 yr old fuel.

Why would four year old fuel not work well?

 

[big bubba]

possible condensation sitting that long. algae could also be an issue depending on location, maybe not his

 

[Too many Kubotas]

possible condensation sitting that long. algae could also be an issue depending on location, maybe not his

I'm fortunate in that condensation isn't an issue here, but most general additives can take care of some water. If nothing else, the strainer on the tractor should.

The real issue with water in the fuel tank is that it allows bacteria to grow (it's not algae). If so, BioBor works well.