What fuel additive do you use?

[Bow66tie]

I've used Stanadyne Performance since day one. Previously owned a '93 D250 and used it there too. I also use it on my diesel tractor. First thing I've noticed is the reduced engine noise then the peace of mind.



I get my Stanadyne for a pretty good price at the company listed below. I purchased a bottle of it a few years ago, which has the measuring marks on the side, and now fill it from a larger container. This is what I carry in the truckbed.



Oregon Fuel Injection, Inc.

4232 W 7th Ave

Eugene, OR 97402



Michael

 

[JHardwick]

Some people have used fuel additives since day one. Others have used them occassionally. With the new ULSD fuels hitting the market the discussion regarding additives has heated up again. Which additive do you use?

I'm not gonna read this whoole thread. I voted "no additive". I use a couple bottles of Howes meaner kleener every onece in a while. It passes the Cummins something or other test.



250,000 miles and still going on original injectors and CP3



Oh, I forgot that I have B-20, 5 miles up the road.

 

[cclark746]

I'm not gonna read this whoole thread. I voted "no additive". I use a couple bottles of Howes meaner kleener every onece in a while. It passes the Cummins something or other test.



250,000 miles and still going on original injectors and CP3



Oh, I forgot that I have B-20, 5 miles up the road.

well some people get lucky others like myself if it can happen it will happen to me it only makes sense with the loss of lubricity in ulsd that there will be more failed injection pumps and injectors i myself will do everything i can to prevent this now that i am aware of it especially for only a couple of bucks more per fill up when it cost so much to fill up whats 3 more dollars

 

[gtobey]

Additives...

Stanadyne Performance Formula in every one of the 8 diesels I've owned since the early '80s. Used it every tank and never been without it. Cheap insurance for the fuel system, and it works...

 

[EEdmondson]

I get my Stanadyne here: http://www.scheiddiesel.com/stanadyneULSD.htm

 

[EEdmondson]

I use one of these bottles to dispense my Stanadyne which I buy in half gallon bottles.

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/...wer/Sewer-Chemicals/EnviroChemreg/prodID=1537

 

[CRiggan]

I like the Howes Meaner Kleener and the stanadyne. I use something in every other fill up. I know the howes really cuts down on any SMOKE I may have LOL...

 

[LLTNT]

I've used Marvel Mystery Oil in all my equipment for the last 40 yrs. It works! So when I got my first diesel about ten years ago I went to the local injector shop which offers Stanadyne products along with Bosch and others, the shop is well respected in the area. I ask for Stanadyne fuel treatment, he said save your money and run Marvel Mystery Oil, it will do the the job.

 

[CRiggan]

Is marvel mystery oil a solvent?

 

[LLTNT]

It seems to be close to auto trans fluid and diesel oil, but it will preserve gas and smooth out diesels that are running rough. I use it w/2 cycle mix, never had a proplem saws run good plugs last. Lawn mower, always starts, plugs last. I run it in my Dodge @ 2/3 MM & 1/3 PS.

 

[jeffshafer]

Stanadyne has their new formula out for ULSDF. I have been testing with it and without it. Used the same fuel source. Without fuel additive I found higher EGT's 800-900. With Stanadyne ULSDF formulation I found EGT's to run 600-780. There also was white smoke without the additive. The smoke was gone with the additive. The only thing I can think of why this was happening was (lower cetane). Cetane makes diesel burn faster with a higher cetane number. So lower cetane would cause an effect of the diesel may not be completing it's burn when the exhaust cycle starts. The fuel burns as it leaves the engine. This creates higher EGT's and also white smoke as the fuel/air cools as it travels down the exhaust system. By putting in the Stanadyne ULSDF additive it cures this problem. You all should do your own testing and report back, as diesel in different areas of the country could be different. Thanks, Brady

^^^ great info there Brett thanks for your research-

 

[JHardwick]

It seems to be close to auto trans fluid and diesel oil, but it will preserve gas and smooth out diesels that are running rough. I use it w/2 cycle mix, never had a proplem saws run good plugs last. Lawn mower, always starts, plugs last. I run it in my Dodge @ 2/3 MM & 1/3 PS.

I've used MMO in engines that are going to sit for long periods too. Pull the spark plugs(plug) and put a shot in each cylinder, then roll in over once or twice. Keeps the cylinder walls nice, and keeps the rings from siezing.

 

[Duluth Diesel]

Amsoil

I run AMSOIL's new Diesel Concentrate, Cetane Boose, and Cold Flow additives that are now compatible with ULSD and Biodiesel. I switched from Power Service.

 

[cArNiVaLwOrKeR]

Began Using MMO, works great, brought the smoke level down alittle, is there an additive that will increase SMOKE? not de-crease?

 

[6naline01]

Stanadyne & MMO.

Mike

 

[Stab]

Fleet-tech by Fleetguard

Any body else using this stuff. Living in the mid-west and recommended by my local Cummins dealer. Plus made by Fleetguard, I figured it was the best. Used to use Power Service in the ol' VE pumps but thought the CR would like a little better juice. The VW TDI seems to like it better also.

 

[Duluth Diesel]

I think it is made by a independant cold blender for Fleetguard. Cummins recommends it because Fleetguard is a wholy owned subsidary of Cummins. Before Cummins (Fleetguard) came out with their own product, Cummins company policy was to recommend against using any additives whatsoever. Funny how the tune changes when they figured out that they can make $$$ at it.

 

[Stab]

yes, I knew that, but figured if anything happened to the CR system what could they say when using their products? I was also told by a reputable source that it was actually made by Stanadyne??

 

[Duluth Diesel]

yes, I knew that, but figured if anything happened to the CR system what could they say when using their products? I was also told by a reputable source that it was actually made by Stanadyne??

Could be, I don't know who makes it exactly. And while your thinking is not at all flawed with using what they recommend, they would not be able to deny you warranty for using another diesel fuel additive. The Federal Magnuson/Moss protects you there. Since a product, marketed as a diesel fuel additive is used, they cannot void warranty because you used another product properly for its intended purpose. However, the Magnuson/Moss act does not protect consumers who use a product for other than its marketed or intended purpose. The best example of this around these circles is guys who put 2 stroke gasoline mix oil in their diesel fuel. That product is intended for 2 stroke gasoline engines. It is not intended, by the manufacturer, for diesel use. Because of this "misuse" by definition, a manufacturer COULD rightly void warranty coverage for running 2 stroke oil, if they could determine that is what happened.



What's the point? Don't worry about using whatever diesel fuel additive works for you. I'm sure the stuff marketed by Fleetguard is fine. But I would caution guys who want to retain engine or fuel system warranty against using 2 stroke oil or some other product other than those intended and marketed as diesel fuel additives.

 

[jadoca]

I think it is made by a independant cold blender for Fleetguard. Cummins recommends it because Fleetguard is a wholy owned subsidary of Cummins. Before Cummins (Fleetguard) came out with their own product, Cummins company policy was to recommend against using any additives whatsoever. Funny how the tune changes when they figured out that they can make $$$ at it.

Sounds like Harley and there name sake synthetic oil they introduced a few years back. It's so good you can use it in all 3 holes. lol.