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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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2 cycle and Cetane booster
Knowing 2 cycle is for lubrication and does not boost the cetane rating should you also add a cetane booster such as Diesel Power or something similar with the 2 cycle?

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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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I have done it before. I plan to do it again as soon as soon I get some more 2 cycle oil.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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DK already increases lubricity, and adds cetane. No reason for adding both IMHO.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Yeah, I usually either do one or the other, not both.
 
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I give my truck a cocktail of DK and 2 cycle oil.2/3 oil 1/3 DK
 
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i have been adding dk and 2cyl to every tank for 1.5 years so far
 
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What are the benefits of adding 2 cycle oil to your fuel?
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What are the benefits of adding 2 cycle oil to your fuel?
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Ron, it adds lubrication to the low sulphur diesel they sell now.
 
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Thanks for the info, but what is the advantage over a fuel additive such as DK or something like that? I could see maybe being cheaper, but not sure. Also, how much do you add per tank?
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Ron, here is a ton of info that will better explain it than I can. Hope you find it useful.

Lubricity Additive Study Results - Diesel Place
 
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Also, this is it in an adobe file

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I like the motorcraft diesel additive
 
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I use a product called Soy shield. Does both

Schaeffer Oil | SoyShield Diesel Fuel Additive
 
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I use a product called Soy shield. Does both

Schaeffer Oil | SoyShield Diesel Fuel Additive
Now you've peaked my interest! Tell me more, how do you like it, what did you notice about it that made a difference if anything, how long have you been using it? Thanks Walt
 
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I don't really notice much of a difference, but i never really paid much attention. Been using it off and on for a few years. Cost around 25 for a gallon, the gallon is good for 500 gallons so I use about 8 ounces per tank (36 gallon tank) So it works out to around 2 dollars per tank. It could be freeking snake oil too! At 2 bucks a tank it can't hurt anything
 
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