Fuel additives....

[Chipstien]

What fuel additive should I use in my truck. I am currently using Power Service. Is this a good choice? I here alot about Stanadyne and Cummins NW recommends the Fleetguard fuel conditioner. I am so

 

[Alan Reagan]

I use the Stanadyne because that's what the local Bosch shop recommends. I'm sure all additives have their good qualities. According to the shop owner, the Stanadyne additive is very good a lubrication and cleaning. But more importantly, he says the biggest benefit of using it is if (the big if) water will ruin the VP-44 if it makes it through the filter. He says with the Stanadyne additive, the pump is protected from water damage (within reason of course).

 

[Steve Campbell]

Alan is right...

Speaking of Alan, are you still having that "effect" on the fuel in your area that you were a year ago?



Sorry Alan, but I still smile about that thread a year ago, however it was intended to just be funny!!!

 

[Alan Reagan]

Steve, You wouldn't give a guy a hard time would you??? How's it going?

 

[Dennis Garrett]

I odered a bunch of Duralt, Haven't had a chance to use it yet, just got it yesterday, Ordered it by phone with the TDR 15% discount. Has good recommendations here.

http://www.buyduralt.com/

 

[bbutler]

Why do we need fuel additives? If your using a high quailty fuel you shouldn't need an additive. if you using a cheaper fuel (may be red fuel) and then add an additive your paying the same $$$. Past articles in TDR recomend not to put anything in the fuel tank except diesel fuel. The dealer doesn't recomend an additive.

 

[illflem]

Neither does Cummins. I use an additive in winter for anti-gel properties since I run straight #2. If you ask me all the diesel fuel additives come out of the same barrel, it doesn't matter which one you use.



From the Chevron diesel fuel website;



"Aftermarket Additives; It would be convenient for the user if a finished diesel fuel could satisfy all his or her requirements without the use of supplemental additives. Although this is most often the case, some users must use additives because the low temperature conditions in their region are more severe than those for which the fuel was designed, or because of other special circumstances. Other users feel that they need a higher quality diesel than regular diesel.

A large number of aftermarket additive products are available to meet these real or perceived needs. Some are aggressively marketed with testimonials and bold performance claims that seem "too good to be true. " So, as with any purchase, it is wise to remember the advice, caveat emptor – let the buyer beware. "

 

[Alan Reagan]

Bbutler, You are right assuming that all #2 fuel is the same. What I have found over the years is a wide variance in the quality of fuel available. I have stated before that I can fill up at one station and get two miles per gallon more than when I fill up at one across the street. They both are selling #2 so the difference is the quality. If you happen to pick up water in your system and it makes it to the pump, without an additive you will probably be replacing the pump. Also, additives stop the buildup of deposits on the injectors. Lower quality fuel means faster buildup. You never know what the quality of the fuel is that's going in your tank. You can only assume based on places that you have purchased good fuel from in the past that you are getting good stuff each time. Not knowing is why I use additives.