Howes Diesel Treatment

[RACE427]

I am looking into purchasing and using Howes Diesel Fuel Treatment. Anyone know the suggested retail selling price of a six pack of this product? Thanks

 

[Ramafid]

I think I paid 12. 99 for the bottle that treats 750 gallons.

 

[The patriot]

Not too long ago I was paying $7. 00 a bottle. I think it was 96 oz.

Did the price go up this much?

Eric

 

[Hummin Cummins]

Last week paid 9 something at the petro. Brother in law and I run it in our petes all year long and swear by it (he has 4 of them, me only 1) He buys by the case, I'll check with him what he pays

 

[illflem]

I've found the price to vary from $6. 50 to $13 for 96 oz depending on where you buy it. Truck stops have the worst price, Costco the best, with Napa in the low middle. I only use it in the winter for it's anti-gel properties as I run straight #2 year round and live in a cold climate. Otherwise I have to agree with Cummins that no fuel additives are necessary for our engines. 24 valves are a different story though, their weak fuel system needs all the help it can get.

 

[HC]

Otherwise I have to agree with Cummins that no fuel additives are necessary for our engines. 24 valves are a different story though, their weak fuel system needs all the help it can get.

Is this what they mean by the phrase: "The truth hurts. " ???

 

[schu777]

Okay... now for the question... What is Howes Diesel Treatment and what does it do for the engine? Why use it? When to use it? Are there other brands of the same thing?



Sorry, I'm a programmer and think it's stupid not to ask questions.



Thanks, Michael

 

[HC]

What is Howes Diesel Treatment and what does it do for the engine? Why use it? When to use it? Are there other brands of the same thing?

One of many brands of fuel treatments.



Many claims are made: More Power, cleans injectors, improves mpg, lubricates injecton pump, lowers temperature at which gelling might occur, reduces smoke, cleans dishes and mows lawn. You decide which ones to believe.



Biggest reason most use some type of treatment: Lubricity; that is, improves the lubricating quality of the diesel fuel, thus prolonging the life of the injection pump which is very expensive to replace. If you keep trucks less than 200k, I don't think I'd worry about it. Some just call it "cheap insurance" or "peace of mind". In extreme cold, anti-gelling becomes the bigger issue.



When? Your call. Some say every tank; others only when filling up at stations they don't trust, others only in extreme cold weather, others not at all.



Yes. Hands down, Standyne gets the "most" positive references. I'm talking "popularity contest" here, not stating a fact. Opinion: I think Stanadyne and LE DCI+ have best data on Lubricity. All make claims; few provide charts and test results. Use the "search" feature on this board and you'll find many posts and many opinions as to "best", "best value", etc.

 

[illflem]

To tell you the truth I think they all come out of the same barrel.

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

I get the Howes free. I'm still paying for the Stanadyne. I see 30%less smoke on cold/cool starts, I've seen about 50 RPM idle increase smoother and better general performance with the Stanadyne.

I've tried the Howes "Meaner Cleaner" and one other version of Howes and it is not as nice as the SPF. JMO



Regards, Bob

 

[Ben Rumson]

Howes and Power Service - tried both

I've run one winter with Howes and one winter with Power Service.



I can't tell the difference in performance and add it to help with possible gelling - we stay around zero and sometimes much colder frequently here in Cache Valley.



I was getting 96 oz Howes for $8 at a local Diesel Repair shop and Power Service 96 oz for $9 at Wal Mart. I'm using PS this winter.



TDR did a review on additives a few issues back. PS seemed to cover more areas (gelling, lubricity, cetane, etc) than the others for less cents per ounce. Howes was not one of the additives covered in the article. I wish it was as I would like to compare Howes with PS directly.



I've been happy with both.