Fuel Additives..Yes or No??
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Fuel Additives..Yes or No??
Some people say to run additives and injector cleaner and others say absolutely do not.
Just looking for info and the pros and cons? And maybe which types do what?
I never knew owning a diesel would be such a learning experience, but I do love my Diesel!
-Bob-
Just looking for info and the pros and cons? And maybe which types do what?
I never knew owning a diesel would be such a learning experience, but I do love my Diesel!
-Bob-
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Injector cleaners are probably not warranted IMO. Additives are probably a good idea because the design of the engines was for a minimum cetane spec and the US is marginal in that area. Also, some additives do a good job of improving the fuel "lubricity" which is better for the injectors (who knows how much better though).
The other reasons for fuel additives (algae growth, water content treatment, corrosion prevention, fuel stabilization, gelling prevention, etc) depends on the quality of fuel in your area - again IMO.
Just be aware that Ford specifies you need a water DEmulsifier (not emulsifier). For this reason they say it should not contain alcohol.
I use a fuel additive every tank and feel that I get a more efficient combustion (ie less soot). I like Stanadyne, Diesel Kleen, and am trying an Archoil product (AR6200) right now.
The other reasons for fuel additives (algae growth, water content treatment, corrosion prevention, fuel stabilization, gelling prevention, etc) depends on the quality of fuel in your area - again IMO.
Just be aware that Ford specifies you need a water DEmulsifier (not emulsifier). For this reason they say it should not contain alcohol.
I use a fuel additive every tank and feel that I get a more efficient combustion (ie less soot). I like Stanadyne, Diesel Kleen, and am trying an Archoil product (AR6200) right now.
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Stiction is caused by the oil side of the inector. Are you using an oil additive also?
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I know nothing about these additives but have ordered alot of stuff from XDP and on my 2nd order a year or so ago they talked me into there Fuel Additive & to be honest the truck seems to like it, has a great sales pitch on the bottle....IDK
What do u guys think (link posted below)
XDP Diesel Power Plus Fuel Additive
What do u guys think (link posted below)
XDP Diesel Power Plus Fuel Additive
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I've used Diesel Kleen at almost every fuel up since my truck was new. Never had any kind of a fuel system problem, though I've read of others having such problems. Maybe I'm just one of the lucky ones or maybe the Diesel Kleen is "the stuff". I dunno, but I aint changing nuthin in what I do as I don't want to jinx my success and happiness with my truck.