In plain words it all BS.........

 

Obviously you haven't been around here long enough to see some of my other posts on this subject. So why don't you just use the search function, and I'll leave it at that.

 

Just got back from the Gulf, Volunteering with cleanup efforts & filled the 70+ gal tank with just diesel fuel on the way there.
On the way back, I added aprox 1/2 can of the "Diesel Treat 2000" Premium Diesel formulated with Synshield Lubricity tech. that I recieved free here through DB's.
I must say, I was impressed after only about 10 min heading down the hwy.
Started running better, climbing hills better & better milage oh yeah!
Fuel Injector Happiness is a very good thang

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Oh, I almost forgot!
It took 1 & 1/2 tanks to get there and a little more than 1 & 1/4 to return.

 

i hear alot of "iv put this is my truck and its still running, so it must be a good thing to put in the fuel." but has anyone actually done dyno tests or mpg tests, or a before/after test on the fuel system to find out if these additives work at all? im not convinced by the logic of, i put something into my fuel, my truck didnt blow up, must be helping.

so has heath, or anyone for that matter tested the additives?

 

But I have a close friend who drives over the road for Werner Continental I think they may have merged with Swift, and he told me that there maintenance department adds this to there fuel...Penray Total Diesel Fuel System Cleaner and it is used on a regular bases...I have been adding 2 Oz. of this to every tank of fuel in my truck since it was new....So I can't say there is any benefit to it or not...But I have never had a fuel system problem...My 6.7 Cummins only has 30,000 miles on it...

 

Change fuel filters every 10,000 miles and purchase fuel at stations that sell a lot of it...Preferably large truck stops if possible...This along with frequent oil changes and your diesel should serve you well for 300,000 miles or more...

 

I agree that keeping things clean is helpful, but an additive is needed for maintaining injectors, injector pumps, and lift pumps.

Benefits
• Lubricating the fuel & injector pumps.
• Improved mileage and fuel economy.
• Fuel atomization results in more complete fuel consumption.

Lubricity-enhancing compounds occur naturally in diesel fuel, but hydro-treating to reduce sulfur levels can alter these compounds. As diesel fuel is further refined to remove sulfur to comply with federal regulations, it is unintentionally stripped of its lubricating properties.

Hydro processing removes sulfur along with significant amounts of aromatic compounds that give conventional diesel fuel adequate lubricating capability. This vital lubrication is a necessary component of the diesel fuel as it prevents wear in the fuel-delivery system. Specifically, it lubricates high-pressure pumps and injectors.

Diesel fuel injection equipment has some reliance on lubricating properties of the diesel fuel. Low lubricity in diesel fuel can cause major engine problems. Measurement of diesel fuel lubricity is important to monitor lubricity additives and final fuel quality.

Traditionally, fuel viscosity was used as a rough indicator. The ability of diesel to effectively lubricate engines and components has declined, however, with the introduction of newer low-sulfur diesel fuels and more stringent government regulations.

Diesel fuel pumps and injectors rely on the fuel itself to protect moving parts from wear. Diesel fuels with poor lubricity can lead to pump wear, injector deposits, clogging and eventual vehicle failure. Lubrication properties have become a key parameter of diesel-fuel specifications.

Hope this helps clarify the need for a fuel additive. It is true that not all additives are the same, so doing some research is prudent to cost justify using any additive.

 

pure diesel fuel WILL GELL in cold temp's, it must be blended or treated, in the winter most is, some isn't. Some has water in it. Some bio has microb inhibiters , some doesn't. Use some additive, occasionally, and carry a spare fuel filter, or not, good luck.

 

Hello:

I have tried several fuel additives over the years. Some of the brands that I have tried are:

Enviroleen - G
Jectron Gas Treatment
Freedom Fuel Additive

They all seem to do a good job and they are not that expensive!

 

Anybody use Power Service Diesel Kleen?