Fuel Additive
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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va
I run the power service usually. Probably the best bang for the buck is to fill the fuel filter every few tanks, run 30 seconds , then let it sit as long as possible. That way your pump and injectors get a really strong dose at first, then it will mix in the tank.
I just scored 2 cases of 2 stroke oil for free so I'm going to be running that the next 24 tanks or so.
I just scored 2 cases of 2 stroke oil for free so I'm going to be running that the next 24 tanks or so.
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From: Poway, CA
I split a 32 oz bottle of Diesel Kleen (silver bottle) between the tanks at every fill-up. I wish I had a great answer as to why I do it, but I do. I only fill up every month or so, so no big whoop on the cost.
Mike
Mike
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From: Kville, ohio
WHAT!?!?...once a month...im lucky if i make it through week...and im still averageing 18 mpg's..lol
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From: Mi'kma'ki
your getting 18 mpg's even this time of year!?
http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-l...vehicleid=5088
did you install a turbo calibrated ip when you did your turbo install?
is it like super flat where you live? hwy miles right?
http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-l...vehicleid=5088
did you install a turbo calibrated ip when you did your turbo install?
is it like super flat where you live? hwy miles right?
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From: Poway, CA
Mike
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From: Poway, CA
Been there, done that. Used to have a 73-mile commute (one way) for a couple of years. Never again.
Mike
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Why would you need more additive for a pickup than a semi?
Here is a link to one of the many studies out there.
Here is a link to one of the many studies out there.
When the ULSD came out, my workmate and I noticed our mpg dropped. Do any of these additives really replace what we lost?
Post Fiend
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
That's how my dad put 300k miles on the F250 in only 8-9 years. Then from 2000-2010 he only put around 75k on it living closer to the city, he would take the bus to work, so it sat around most of the time.
The longest i've ever had to travel to work was this past summer, with my van around 30 miles each way. Not that far, but it does get long with no FM radio, no OD and 4.10 gears
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From: Kville, ohio
your getting 18 mpg's even this time of year!?
1993 ford F250HD DUALLY CONVERSION Gas Mileage (chipper truck) - EcoModder.com
did you install a turbo calibrated ip when you did your turbo install?
is it like super flat where you live? hwy miles right?
1993 ford F250HD DUALLY CONVERSION Gas Mileage (chipper truck) - EcoModder.com
did you install a turbo calibrated ip when you did your turbo install?
is it like super flat where you live? hwy miles right?
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From: Big Sky Country
I've been running Stanadyne's 'Performance Formula' at every fill-up for 16yrs. now, i'm closing in on 400K miles, all original engine (2.2 Perkins), i'm not attributing that solely to the additive of course, but it's only a few dollars more at each fill-up, small price to pay for peace of mind imo.
Performance Formula - Stanadyne
Performance Formula - Stanadyne
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From: Mi'kma'ki
montana_highboy,that's not a small price though friend.if you added up all the money over that 400k miles you'd probably cry.
Reduces Fuel Consumption - independent tests show gains up to 9.6% in MPG
4 ounce per 15 gallons isn't going to gain .1% let alone almost 10% lol!
all those magic juices make such far fetched claims.
fortunately some of them get sued for the more susceptible who don't know any better (politely saying the gullible lol.)
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
Reduces Fuel Consumption - independent tests show gains up to 9.6% in MPG
4 ounce per 15 gallons isn't going to gain .1% let alone almost 10% lol!
all those magic juices make such far fetched claims.
fortunately some of them get sued for the more susceptible who don't know any better (politely saying the gullible lol.)
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
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From: Big Sky Country
One case (6 half gallon bottles) of Stanadyne, treats 1,500 gallons, cost $100
My fuel capacity is 30 gallons, average mpg is 35, that's 1,050 miles between fill-ups
In 400K miles i've only had to fill-up approx. 40 times, so i've treated 1,200 gallons of fuel at a cost of $80
16yrs into $80 comes out at $5 a year ($2 per fill-up), less than a dime a week!
