Diesel additives

CRDburnouts · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:39 pm

Does anyone use a diesel additive and what kinds are you using. I think the ULS fuel has less lubrication than the previous but that is just what I heard.

What is the best one to use? I have'nt really looked into it too much...

onthehunt · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:11 pm

I use Stanadyne Performance Junior. I don't think it matters much between brands.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:42 pm

I've been adding about 6 oz of PowerService and 4 oz of Lucas Fuel treatment as a combination - seems to get at least 1 mpg more that way.
(I'm not always consistent on this - and which station I fill up at can also add/subtract that much so it's a real rough guess)

GilaMonster · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:07 pm

PowerService Silver bottle( lubricity and Cetane boost). Also run B20 sometimes (helps with lubricity too).

bhysjulien · **Posted:** Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:22 pm

Power Service Silver or Howes, whichever I can find. The truckers I'ver talked to swear by Howe's.

G-funk · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:55 am

Redline in the Jeep and Power Service Silver in the Dodge.

kjfishman · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:30 am

Power Serve, Walmart seems to have the best price on the 96 ounce bottle.

vtdog · **Joined:** Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:27 am **Posts:** 640

Or, don't use any fuel additive and save your money. No one here (except for anti-gel in REALLY cold weather) has demonstrated any real benefit except to lighten wallets. Yes, I know the stories "I went 7 million miles in my Peterbuilt", etc, but until someone has something that approximates proof of efficacy save your cash.

skywarn · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:21 am

this is not ment to to start a now topic on Bio...

however... if you feel that you must add something to your fuel just fill up with Bio every now and then. Bio has been proven to do a much much better lube job and your not paying anything extra for it.

retmil46 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:55 am

8 oz Power Service White, 6 oz Lucas Fuel Treatment, 1/2 oz biocide.

weantright · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:46 pm

$1.59 a quart of corn oil!

skywarn · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:47 pm

weantright wrote:

$1.59 a quart of corn oil!

that is so not far from the truth!!!

weantright · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:09 am

Works quite well in the Powerstroke to quiet the motor. Also the older style tranny fluid without any modifiers or additives. Just plain old mineral oil and red dye type! May not help the EGR issues.

Hero · **Joined:** Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:32 pm **Posts:** 122

I use the CA40 fuel additive, I don't know if anyone has ever heard of it. I found out about it from the Ed Schultz radio show and am about halfway through my first bottle.

The manufacturer, CMH Industries, guarantees a 10% MPG increase. I have seen that although coming from 20MPG, 22MPG using CA40 hasn't really gotten me too excited. I will say that since I started using this product, the engine has ran like never before. It is soo smooth and much more responsive, even if I didn't get the MPG gains I'd still use this stuff just because of the increased engine performance.

This is not a plug, just an opinion of usage. Site: www.ca40g.com

onthehunt · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:39 pm

Quote:

Just plain old mineral oil and red dye type!

Uhh, I wouldn't put anything in your fuel tank dyed red. Think off-road non-taxed fuel!

Cowpie1 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:59 pm

I use what we used in Alaska and what is one of the largest selling products in the trucking industry. You can usually only find it at truck stops or farm supply stores. It provides lubricity, controls water, and adds an anti-gell. I know it works. Been using it for over 20 years and have NEVER had a fuel related problem in that time, even at -72F. the product is Howes Lubricator. Competitive price and well worth it.

Not well known outside of the trucking industry, but inside, it is a different story. Especially during the cold months, it is the hands down favorite. Even beating out Power Service. Check with Flying J truck stops and ask them the sales figures.

Not saying Power Service or the others are bad products. Just saying that Howes is a solid product at a good price that does what is needed. I have seen the others not endure Alaska weather, but Howes has always worked. I use it in my semi, farm equipment, and my CRD Libby.

Heck... I deal Amsoil and I will not give up my Howes!!!

eric1514 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:07 pm

1) Do you guys carry a bottle of whatever you use around with you all the time?
2) If so, do you add it at every fill up?
3) How do you meter the amount?
4) Where do you keep the bottle so it doesn't spill?
5) What does this do to the price per gallon of fuel?

So many questions, so little time.

Thanks
Eric

weantright · **Posted:** Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:36 am

onthehunt wrote:

Quote:

Just plain old mineral oil and red dye type!

Uhh, I wouldn't put anything in your fuel tank dyed red. Think off-road non-taxed fuel!

eric1514 wrote:

1) Do you guys carry a bottle of whatever you use around with you all the time?
2) If so, do you add it at every fill up?
3) How do you meter the amount?
4) Where do you keep the bottle so it doesn't spill?
5) What does this do to the price per gallon of fuel?

So many questions, so little time.

Thanks
Eric

You would need several gallons to have a real effect of a "dyed" color. Plus now with ULSD is easy to test vs off road. I add in every other tank and I don't carry any spares except when in winter as an anti-gel (different additive).

Tranny fluid has proven to burn hotter than Diesel fuel in my waste oil furnace. I don't see any extra heat via EGT when using tranny fluid but the motor does run quieter. I now have depleted my old stock of tranny fluid (free) and thus using next cheaper product Veggie oil. Any time you pay for an additive the cost of mpg goes up. This is why you need to look for a low cost additive like veggie oil. Uses of injector cleaner once every 10,000 miles would be a nice touch.

irunmiles · **Posted:** Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:54 am

eric1514, I used a 20 oz plastic coke bottle to store PowerService additive. I add ~8 oz with each fill-up so I made 8 and 16 oz marks on the bottle with a sharpie. The bottle fits in the rear door cup holder. I've been using the same bottle for over a year. If you do this make sure that you identify the contents as "poison", since the additive is the color of some beverages.

WWV · **Joined:** Mon May 15, 2006 1:01 pm **Posts:** 121

I use power service in grey bottle. I keep mine in original container which is inside one of those plastic garbage bags from the grocery. I then keep that and some other basics in a small plastic garbage can in the rear. Little over kill, but makes great storage.

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