what is a good additive for the 6.0? been using stenadyne.

 

I use Archoil. Completely got rid of any stiction issues.

 

2nd Archoil...really helps with the cold weather starts. Takes a couple 100 miles for it to "soak" in FWI

 

B5-20 biodiesel and 5W40 CJ-4 rated oil are all you need, everything else is an attempt at solving a problem that you might not have.

 

Bryan, do you use BD on every fill up or do you just use it periodically? I have access to biodiesel fuel but it is not easy to get to (off the beaten path) and does cost a bit more. It would be difficult for me to use it exclusively...

I've been running full syn 5/40 oil lately, and Diesel Kleen in my fuel (since new) and haven't had any associated problems. But interested to hear more of your take on biodiesel.

 

To me the best additive is the one you don't actually have to use.
Sadly that don't always happen.

 

For the 10 years that I had my 05 I used 5w40 oil and occassionally Diesel Kleen when towing and had zero problems with injectors or stiction.

 

thanks guys

 

FYI on the Biodiesel. The local Wal-Mart with diesel has the sticker on the pump stating 5 -20 % biodiesel. same price as everyone else. None of the other locals have that. might have a look if you have one around.

Lubrisity!

 

I only use Ford Cetane Booster, no problems here.

 

Same here ... was near immediate too.

 

mine is a six speed and until its warmed up will sputter once ya get to about 2000 rpms. may have to try this stuff out.

 

It really works well. Try it out.

 

I use Archoil in the motor, tranny, transfer case and diff. I use Seafoam in the fuel. 126K on the X and no drivetrain issues.

Ed

 

And since the 1970's I have used NO fuel additives regularly and have never had fuel related problems.................................



For the life of me, I do not understand why many people think Seafoam is good for anything.

When the ingredients are essentially:
25% Cleaner>Naphtha
60% Stabilizer>Kerosene
15% Oxygenate> Isopropyl Alcohol (common Rubbing Alcohol)

Naphtha is a major component of gasoline,

Kerosene is quite similar to jet fuel but with far less lubricity

And we all know what Isopropyl Alcohol is.

Ask Bendix, Bosch, Stanadyne, Diesel kiki, Detroit Diesel, IHI, Cummins, John Deere and anyone else associated with diesel fuel injection, they will tell you to NOT use fuel "additives" that contain the above "ingredients".



I would recommend NOT using Seafoam in any fuel system. In fact, I would also recommend NOT using it in any oil either. ESPECIALLY any Common Rail or HEUI system.............

I would use it in my waste oil furnace though. It will likely mix well with the waste oil I burn in the winter.


ymmv..................

Regards,


Rick