Fuel additive question.....again.

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Dec 12, 2010 | 12:08 PM

cford716

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Fuel additive question.....again.

Been trying to see if an additive helps with improving mileage. (Can't say I have noticed anything so far.) But my question is,I have been using Diesel Clean, live in the northeast so winter fuel now. Should I use the one with the anti-gel or not since it is already in the fuel? Or does using the one without it effect the anti-gel mix already in the fuel? Or don't bother with any of it?

Dec 12, 2010 | 01:33 PM

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A set of fuel filters is over $50, and these are what will shut you down if you gel up. Meaning this is the very least it will cost you if you gel up.

So do you think it's worth staying with the Diesel Kleen for it's slightly better cetane improvement?

I used the Diesel Fuel Supplement every tank as cheap insurance against being stranded in the cold. A gelled up filter means no going anywhere, no heat, and no power, all wherever the truck decides to shut down.

Use the anti-gel stuff, it's worth it for the peace of mind!

Dec 12, 2010 | 02:15 PM

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I also use the Diesel Fuel Supplement "with anti-gel" every tank. I buy it at the ford dealership for $5.00. You put 4 ounces in each tank. The bottle contains enough for 5 diesel tank fill ups.....so its costs $1.00 a tank fill up. Super cheap insurance in my mind.

Dec 12, 2010 | 03:02 PM

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use it every time my family owns a station and even with the additive already in ive seen it start to slush up at times but thats when its really cold. Plus it adds more lubricant in the engine and it cant hurt.

Dec 12, 2010 | 03:04 PM

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I've been using Power Service during the winter and I will use the Amsoil addative come Spring.

Dec 13, 2010 | 12:19 AM

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I use the diesl clean without the anit gelling in it and I notice a little bit of fuel mileage. It usually doesn't get cold enough where I live in Colorado to affect the winter blend and start to gel.

Dec 13, 2010 | 06:17 AM

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OK y'all, I am new to the diesel truck world, but all this talk of fuel gelling has me concerned. Having recently moved north of the Mason Dixon line (growing up in Georgia I assumed this part of the country was too cold to support life and now I am sure of it), how cold does it have to get to start worrying about fuel gelling? I am sure they are running winter blend here now, but it does get cold later in the year - should I make a habit of adding some additional fuel treatment in the winter months? Advice appreciated.