fuel additives

[Symon623]

A product we cary here at the dealership--Doesn't cost me a dime :redneck:

Where is the proof that it makes a difference?

I have only seen 'assumptions' and no hard data to prove it does a thing....

Free always seems to fit the budget huh?

The additives are more to combat teh ULSD, which hasn't been out long enough to prove that it causes any damage. Most peeps are sayin that their pumps are quieter and they get better MPG's

I agree with you thinking, but I don't know enough to argue it? :looser: Newbie to this diesel stuff.

 

[Binder]

Where is the proof that it makes a difference?

I have only seen 'assumptions' and no hard data to prove it does a thing....

Where is the proof that it doesn't work? Where is the logic that it's only used every other tank?

 

[Roccrawler]

Where is the proof that it doesn't work? Where is the logic that it's only used every other tank?

so it only hard on your pump half the time :redneck:

 

[crash2]

Where is the proof that it doesn't work? Where is the logic that it's only used every other tank?

The logic..

Do you run your tank empty every time?

Probably not--so no matter what your pump is getting lubrication because when you fill up there is still additive left in the tank---regardless of the amount..

And to add--- the pump that stanadyne built for the 6.2&6.5 TD's was one of the tightest clearenced pumps made (mechanical version used by the military) and I knew not one customer that ever used addiditve. Now granted this was the days of the high sufler fuel but none the less..

I have searched to see what the military does for fuel and I come up with very little info and not any mention of additive.

But you you wana be a sheeple--go right ahead :awesomework:

 

[Binder]

The logic..

Do you run your tank empty every time?

Probably not--so no matter what your pump is getting lubrication because when you fill up there is still additive left in the tank---regardless of the amount..

And to add--- the pump that stanadyne built for the 6.2&6.5 TD's was one of the tightest clearenced pumps made (mechanical version used by the military) and I knew not one customer that ever used addiditve. Now granted this was the days of the high sufler fuel but none the less..

I have searched to see what the military does for fuel and I come up with very little info and not any mention of additive.

But you you wana be a sheeple--go right ahead :awesomework:

In a world full of your wacked theories this one is way out there.
You could argue that the additive isn't needed at all even though you would be wrong but arguing that it's only needed every other tank is just retarded.

 

[skinny_pedal]

Im pretty bad about the additives. every couple months I buy 3 or 4 bottles of redline additive. I would add a bottle every fill up. I never noticed a real difference. Maybe i should start using more often, but is it really helping. My truck was meant to run on ULSD? in school when we discussed fuels additives were never even mentioned

 

[Not Jobless]

BG every other tank.....

Putting additive in every tank is BS if you ask me.. I have not seen any proof that doing so helps longevity...

With the expense of VP44's I'll risk it and use it in every tank

 

[Not Jobless]

The logic..

Do you run your tank empty every time?

Probably not--so no matter what your pump is getting lubrication because when you fill up there is still additive left in the tank---regardless of the amount..

And to add--- the pump that stanadyne built for the 6.2&6.5 TD's was one of the tightest clearenced pumps made (mechanical version used by the military) and I knew not one customer that ever used addiditve. Now granted this was the days of the high sufler fuel but none the less..

I have searched to see what the military does for fuel and I come up with very little info and not any mention of additive.

But you you wana be a sheeple--go right ahead :awesomework:

Using the military as an example Mike is not a sound idea...you are right though, I have seen no long term study that shows and "improvement" from using additives.

edit: If you guys are adding stuff to your diesel and you are magically expecting the HP/MPG to go up then you are using it for all the wrong reasons. Lubricity is all about long term affects...

 

[Tech Tim]

Lubricity is all about long term affects...

X2.

Thats what fuel additive is all aboot; helping your injectors and pumps live longer.

 

[Lucky Jeff]

NOTHING :redneck:

 

[Symon623]

Lubricity is all about long term affects...

this is my whole concern, MPG and power is already better then my last TR, I want this one to L...A...S...T!!!!!!!!!:redneck:

 

[Lucky Jeff]

I ran safeway diesel in pretty much every fill up last year. My injectors were just sent up to Lenny while I am running someone elses for a while.. He said it took a lot of pressure to get all of the crap out of the tips and clean out the holes because of bad fuel.. Just thought I'd add that in here. :beer:

 

[snowgoon]

I use nothing in my 04 dodge reason my buddy has a 99 with 300000+ still on pump new lift at about 290000 but thats it only thing in his tank is diesel my dad dumps a quart of atf in his very so often

 

[Lucky Jeff]

I use nothing in my 04 dodge reason my buddy has a 99 with 300000+ still on pump new lift at about 290000 but thats it only thing in his tank is diesel my dad dumps a quart of atf in his very so often

most people are worried about the newer ulsd and that's why they are throwing in additives.. your buddy doesn't have the 300k on the new fuel.

 

[Symon623]

most people are worried about the newer ulsd and that's why they are throwing in additives.. your buddy doesn't have the 300k on the new fuel.

Thanks Jeff, thats is my primary reason for starting this tread.

 

[snowgoon]

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=181959 here gale banks talk about the lubicity of the new diesel vs the old

 

[Symon623]

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=181959 here gale banks talk about the lubicity of the new diesel vs the old

didn't work?

 

[Lucky Jeff]

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=181959 here gale banks talk about the lubicity of the new diesel vs the old

well that explains everything.. you like Banks

 

[Jaydog]

I think it is pretty much the same arguement as the leaded vs unleaded fuel, I remember when they quit offering leaded gas, and everyone talked about how they would keep their engine from melting down, and nothing happened, therefore, I don't use anything.

If there was a direct link that ULSD caused any internal damage to older diesel engines you can be sure, in this sue happy country, that someone would have a class action lawsuit going by now.

On the other hand if you want to spend a little more money to get another .053 mpg, then additives would probably be a great thing. :awesomework:

 

[LWB Samurai Joe]

As I understand it from the begning ULSD manufacturers were required to add a suficient lubricity additive to the fuel. Ive been told current ULSD lubricates better than the old diesel. I add additives either way. During the spring, summer, early fall seasons I add an additive for things other than lubricity.