Anyone Using Lucas Fuel Additive

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Is there someone in our ranks that can give a
report on the use of this treatment. A friend had used some on a road trip and said he saw less smoke,more power. Could this be the Holy Grail?More power?Just fill the tank with all Lucas,that will do it. I have been using Stanadyne and have 4 1/2 gallons But am thinking of doing a switch. Any opinions?
RichR

 

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RichR,
When I drove for a living, there were guys at the company that would swear by this stuff. In the one truck I had experience with it improved smoothness, power, less smoke, and increased mileage on the 1000 mile trip. I have the gear oil (80% mix)in my transmission and like the results (smoother shifts when it warms and keeps the tranmission cool). I haven't tried it because the Power Service is easier to get and portion in the tank.
Matt

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90 W250, 5-speed, 3. 54 gears, 16 cm2 housing, tach, pyro, and boost gauges.

 

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hey other guy named Rich--- I've been using 8-9oz per fill-up (abt 2/3 tank each time)for several weeks now... I've not made notice of mileage or power improvements... before that sounds negative, keep in mind that cleaning a dirty injector will make more power, while treating a clean injector just continues the cleanliness (I am fortunate enough to have 2 very-high-volume fuel stations to choose from, and consequently, my injectors would probably stay clean untreated... I just use it for the peace of mind involved with the lubricity increase... as i said in another post thread, I enjoy a slippery pump. #ad
richm

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98 12-valve qc2500 4x4/kill-switch, K&N,silencer ring hanging in garage,600amp quick-connect jumper cables, 4"straight-thru w/nasty 5" chrome slant-cut outlet angled out forward of rear wheel,PrimeLoc,Warn Front receiver,100Watt Rally Eclipse offroad(uh-huh) lights, 19. 5"Ricksons w/Goodyear Unisteel "UPS Truck" tires, camper shell, Westin step-rail/nerf bars, diamond-plate rail caps, bedliner,12-V weatherproof outlet hidden inside rear 1/4-panel, B&M remote trans fluid filter on framerail near transmission,BD valvebody,aux backup lites, ported airbox, 3 snide bumperstickers, Tazmanian Devil mudflaps and floormats--"%$*#)%$^#"-(translation:"TAZ LIKE DIESEL")

 

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Where can Lucas be purchased, what is the price and does it contain a cetane booster?

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Terry S. '98. 4 Quad Cab SLT, 2WD, 12 Valve - the correct number! 3. 54, AT, Trailer tow PKG, Camper PKG, OEM cab lights, 4" exhaust turndown, 5th W. Hitch, roll-top cover, tint, high performance K&N air filter, 265 Michelins and turbo silencer ring in tool box!

BOMB'n in Tacoma, WA.

19,700 miles - 5/21/00

 

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Hey Terry,
Have a look at http:/www.lucasoil.com.
It gives limited info.
Oilman says Lubrication Engineers is good.
Anyone have an oppinion on their products?
RichR

 

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hey tschwab--I get my Lucas jug at Cummins Intermountain---there are several locations scattered about, but I don't know if one's near enough to you to be practical (their corp't hq is in SLC,UT, and "my" store/shop is in Lost Vegetables,NV)

 

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I hear from my dad he swears by this stuff. I have not used it yet.
Napa & Car Quest carries it around here.

 

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Ive been using a diesel treatment from Red Line synthetic oil company. Tell ya what, this stuff is great. The motor is smother and quiter, and smokes less on start up and when the hammer is down. The milage is up and I only add 2 ounces per tank. Since the first genners rely on the low sulpher diesel to lubricate the pump, this stuff is a great addition.

 

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Diesel Injection of Pittsburgh recommended this stuff to me in 95' and I have used it ever since. On some of the bigger Cummins motors they report a 3psi gain in manifold pressure just by adding Lucas!!
I have used about every additive made and the only one that works is Lucas. For smoothness,power,lubricity and MILEAGE!! #ad

I use power service for anti-gell. :G

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No high tech fuel system needed. Just good old fashioned diesel power!!
'97 FL60,5. 9 cummins,marine pistons(15. 0:1compression ratio),oversize head gasket,300hp. diamond"b" injectors,HX40-16cm2 turbo,custom grind fuel plate,17. 5 timing,4"straight exhaust,60lb. ex. springs,no grid heater,44psi of pure pleasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<<>>Charles Pyatt<<>>
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning!"