Fuel Additives

[95_stroker]

I use either Power Service or Howes for my fuel conditioner. It was -33 on the way home from work this morning.

 

[scoutman77]

This being my first diesel, I wasn't sure what to use. I have been running blended fuel, but had a can of Seafoam laying around, so dumped that in the tank. by the way, it starts so much better when there is a good cord on the block heater.

 

[Shraderman]

-14F and it still works

I use the Power Services stuff in every tank. It was -14F here yesterday and she turned right over. It didn't enjoy it, but it did start. It was not plugged in. I don't know if I'll continue to use it in the summer time or not, it does get pricy when you use it in every tank.

ShraderMan

 

[DaveBen]

That is one cool avatar ShraderMan.

Dave

 

[DavidJ]

I've been using this stuff called LDL (longer diesel life) www.LongerDieselLife.com . If anyone can elaborate on this please. So far in the last 4+ months of using it in every tank the starts are quicker, smoother and quiter. I tried a tank w/o and noticed the difference. It also reduces the soot discharge by a better burn which is good for economy and bad for when someone really needs a face ful of black. I spent the last 5 days in the Sierra's with temps in the teens and mornings around 8 w/o windchill and the X started great every time. Which brings me to a Q? I almost bought an AIC before the trip, but didn't. While starting in 8*'s the Idle went up to 900 rpm on it's own until it was ready or I stepped on the brake or accellorator. Also on initial startup exhaust was full flow and within 30 seconds I started hearing a hiss and noticed half the exhaust pressure coming out of the pipe. Is this a bypass to help heat up the engine?
I got say I didn't know there was so many different products for diesel.

 

[Crumm]

With the cold that has been sent to us by I figured it might be a good idea to discuss what everyone uses to fight gelling.

It ain't my fault, talk to Stroker he has had more cold than me the last few weeks.

I run #1 in the winter but also add Howes for lubricant since the #1 is so dry. Howes will pay the tow if you gel up while using there product which no one else will say so I figure they are fairly confident in there product. i also like that you cannot overuse it, some of the other products like PowerService will cause damage if you use too much.

 

[draftlover]

Here's what I use:

I use this ,too. Check out this web site for all the neat features:http://www.powerservice.com/dieselfuel_supp_cet_B.asp

It also has anti-gel tow warranty!!!

 

[Crumm]

It also has anti-gel tow warranty!!!

As far as I know that is new. They did not use to offer that, I guess I better edit my last post.