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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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fuel additives

What would be the best additive to add to my tank?

I have used sea foam before, is there anything better?

And how often should I use it?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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I use diesel clean grey bottle for lubricity and cetane boost. I'm not saying that it's the best but readily available at a good price and my truck seems to like it.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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and i can get that at any parts house?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TONKA05'
and i can get that at any parts house?
Including Walmart that usually has the best price.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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alright thank you
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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I use Ford (brand) cetane booster. I buy it by the gallon. I might start using 2-stroke oil too, Walmart super tech 1 quart per tank full.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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And Tonka, if you are going to use the diesel Kleen grey bottle, use the same stuff except in the white bottle in the winter. Of course, depending on your location. It has anti gel properties in it.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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I live in south texas so it doesnt get that cold like 15-20 at the coldest, and its Hunter (my name) for future reference.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Yeah, wont need to worry about that there!!

Nice to meet you Hunter.

Sean
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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alright thanks for the advice.

and nice to meet you too Sean.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Y'all who use the grey bottle, do y'all follow the directions as in the 4oz per 10 gals. I think that's what it says. Just wondered if anyone uses a bit more or less.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Y'all who use the grey bottle, do y'all follow the directions as in the 4oz per 10 gals. I think that's what it says. Just wondered if anyone uses a bit more or less.
Pretty close, maybe a little more.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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I pour mine directly into an empty bottle that pours easily. I use the bottle that Ford puts its additive in. It's perfectly set up to pour in these trucks, and I don't like a fuel streak on my truck.

I put in exact amounts. When I hit a certain spot on my fuel gauge, I put in exactly 25 gallons. I'm meticulous about all of my toys.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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Including Walmart that usually has the best price.
Wal Mart doesn't have the best price on Power Service/Diesel Cleen; if there's an Atwood's, Orclenin's or Tractor Supply near you check them out. I know the Atwood's here sells the gallon jug for 6-7 dollars less than what the Wal-Mart sells it for. I've never checked at my local Farmer's Co-Op to see if they even carry it, but it's possible they may also have a better price than Wal-Mart.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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The Power Service website lists 1:400 as the standard ratio for both white and gray bottle.

1 oz : 400 oz diesel

4 oz : 1600 oz diesel

4 oz : 12.5 gallons diesel
 
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