Fuel Filter Idea

[lschultz]

I picked this up over on http://www.tdiclub.com/ Freds TDI

Seems some of them when they change fuel filters on the VW TDI fill the filter up with what ever brand of injector cleaner/lubricator you use. That way the pump/injectors get a strong dose of it.

I just changed the fuel filter on my truck and instead of filling it up with diesel I filled it up with what I use-Amsoil Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate. Turned key on and let it cycle,bumped stater and cycle again. Then it fired right up. Think I'll start doing it this way in the future.

 

[boonsur]

I'd be a little afraid. Seems like this would be too "hot", possibly damaging things? Is this the case, or can the engine take it?

 

[lschultz]

I've read some posts on Freds that said if you go to old mechanics shops and have them change filter thats what a lot of the ole timers do. Maybe I'll send Amsoil Tech Line a question about this,stanadyne too. I don't know but it sounds like a lot of them on Freds have been doing it far quit some time. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[lschultz]

Not A Good Idea

Got email back from Amsoil Tech Line and they do not recommend that strong of a doseage. From I was reading on the Stanadyne web site and from what DSI said(just called them) I guess ITS NOT TO GOOD A IDEA to mix it that strong. So much for that bright idea.

 

[Jetpilot]

Cummins has an injector cleaner that is designed to be used straight. Normally you would unhook your fuel line from your tank and run a gallon of this cleaner direct through the fuel system. I have never used this product I was at the Cummins shop today and they just happen to tell me about it.

 

[lschultz]

This is what I got back from Amsoil Tech Line



This may be okay and it may not. AMSOIL ADC has not been tested(by us) in this circumstance so we cannot recommend doing this. We prefer the dilluted concentration over time and don't really see any benefit of dumping a massive amount through the system all at once. The real concern is what might happen during combustion.



Chat rooms are loaded with opinions and ideas many of which are outside recommended product guidelines. We offer proper instructions for all of our products based on what works the best. We do not recommend deviating from the instructions on any of our products.



So there you have it. Its your call. And engine.

 

[Neal Cassady]

Not for Electronic Engines

JP,



I think I remember reading it somewhere or perhaps it was one of the Cummins guys at Glen Burnie that said that the injector cleaner that was run directly through the engine was NOT recommended for electronically controled engines.



Dave

 

[WestTN]

filter idea

Once upon a time I used full strength fuel additive to lube the fuel rate pin in my 1989 truck. I had taken it out to look it over when I was turning the pump up. Well, about two weeks later, my truck lost a LOT of oomph. I found the rate pin stuck in it's bore. A little 600 grit paper and a rinse with fresh fuel fixed it right up.



So-o-o... . My vote is 'Don't run straight additive through the pump!'

MHO

Experience IS the best teacher!!