You Be the Judge: Fuel & Lube Oil Additives

[TDRComm]

The late TDR writer Jim Anderson was an excellent resource for covering the redundant questions from those that were new to the Ram/Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup truck.

As an example, he could and would answer the question, “What do you think about Lucas Fuel Additive?” Or perhaps the TDR member wanted to discuss “Motor Honey?” How about “Hot Shots Secret?” Care to discuss “Power Service?”

Likely you have an opinion on the topic . Mine has been written numerous times and the “I don’t want to discuss this again” answer is found at our web site in the book “The Perfect Collection”, pages 151-154.

Here is a reprint of those pages.
(downloadable PDF)

View attachment TDRPerfectCollectionFuelandOilAdditives.pdf


Educational?
Agree or disagree?
Have fun!

Robert Patton


Psst...and now a word from our membership department:
If you're not already, consider becoming a full-fledged TDR member today and enjoy access to ALL of The Perfect Collection as well as access to digital back issues of the magazine, The Cameron Collection, and other technical publications for members. Besides the online resources, of course you'll receive 4 copies of our quarterly printed magazine, The Turbo Diesel Register, plus a printed copy of the annual TDR wall calendar. For $35 per year, why wait? JOIN TODAY HERE: https://www.tdr-online.com/main.sc Or call us at 770-886-8877 Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 EST.

 

[AH64ID]

Why is this old and outdated article being reposted?

 

[brucejohnson]

Why is this old and outdated article being reposted?

Subtly dangled "carrot" directed at newbies hinting a subscription drive?

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

Why is this old and outdated article being reposted?

Slow day at the office?

 

[JPM]

maybe because I posted this question and got opinions all over the place?

What is a good choice for a diesel lubricity additive? | Turbo Diesel Register

 

[TDRGuy]

All of the above.

RP

 

[Parks]

Seriously, same oil questions on a daily basis.

 

[Bret Bunderson]

Learning by others hardships is money saved in my book. Thanks for the education.

 

[TDRGuy]

Thanks, Bret.
Love the quote. Can I ask for your permission to use it as a Header across the top of our website?
Seriously, love it. That is what you guys are all about!

RP

 

[Bret Bunderson]

Thanks, Bret.
Love the quote. Can I ask for your permission to use it as a Header across the top of our website?
Seriously, love it. That is what you guys are all about!

RP

You betcha, glad to help.

 

[Tuesdak]

“I don’t want to discuss this again”

I suggest you re-consider. This is one of the topics that not only gets interest from members, a lot of interest, but things change.

We recently discussed a new BioDiesel that has been turned loose on the unsuspecting public.

Availability of one’s favorite brands of oil with the supply chain problems has pushed some to use other brands.

Even Cummins changed their oil specifications.

My truck will be OBSOLETE if they require by law a higher % of BioDiesel than the 5% required here, now.

You may not want to discuss it, but, that’s not stopping changes made to both Fuel and oil.

 

[Igottaroll]

The late TDR writer Jim Anderson was an excellent resource for covering the redundant questions from those that were new to the Ram/Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup truck.

As an example, he could and would answer the question, “What do you think about Lucas Fuel Additive?” Or perhaps the TDR member wanted to discuss “Motor Honey?” How about “Hot Shots Secret?” Care to discuss “Power Service?”

Likely you have an opinion on the topic . Mine has been written numerous times and the “I don’t want to discuss this again” answer is found at our web site in the book “The Perfect Collection”, pages 151-154.

Here is a reprint of those pages.
(downloadable PDF)

View attachment 136778


Educational?
Agree or disagree?
Have fun!

Robert Patton


Psst...and now a word from our membership department:
If you're not already, consider becoming a full-fledged TDR member today and enjoy access to ALL of The Perfect Collection as well as access to digital back issues of the magazine, The Cameron Collection, and other technical publications for members. Besides the online resources, of course you'll receive 4 copies of our quarterly printed magazine, The Turbo Diesel Register, plus a printed copy of the annual TDR wall calendar. For $35 per year, why wait? JOIN TODAY HERE: https://www.tdr-online.com/main.sc Or call us at 770-886-8877 Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 EST.

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Actually just 1 month ago their was a study on fuel additives & whether they actually made an impact on lubricity & if so a means to measure the difference, They established a standardized fuel source for all 6 products, here is a snap shot of the result screen.

I was formally a Hot Shot additive guy (which came out to $0.05 a gal) but in seeing this I'm going to give the XPD All-In-One a try (Comes to $0.25 a gal) I generally haul somewhat heavy 20-24K 5th wheel 3 months out of the year, I 've been over & through the Rockie's, Sierria's many times & sometime on roads I probably shouldn't be. 160K on the clock, I do my own maintenance & IMHO Low Sulpher fuel dictates it for me.

Here is a link to the youtube video in case some of you might have an interest. I'm not making any recommendations here & everyone can make their own decision. Just like I did. Good Luck!