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Old 09-16-2013, 09:19 AM
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Opti-Lube Experience?

Is anybody running Opti-Lube in their tank?
I've used MotorCrafts Cetane since I bought the truck new.

Read a lot of postive information on-line but real world experience matters.
Switched to only Chevron and seems to make a difference and looking for that final step.

Opti-Lube Diesel Fuel Improver | Grease | Oil Fortifier

One of the many articles:
Fuel Additive Test - Fuel Mileage - Diesel Power Magazine

Thank you for any information on your experiences with the product.

 
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Old 09-16-2013, 10:53 AM
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I used to use the Ford cetane boost, changed to Opti-lube. Could I tell the difference, I don't think so, but for the cost difference why not.
 
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I run in in the winter since it has really good lubrication properties, I run Biodiesel th rest of the year with Stanadyne.. I cant tell any differences.
 
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I have been using the Ford Cetane booster and just started trying Diesel Kleen.
 
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Thanks

Thanks everybody...
I will purchase 5 gallons and give it a try.

Yuk, $32 shipping...
 
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why not just get 1 gallon?
 
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Originally Posted by slowmans
why not just get 1 gallon?

Good point.
 
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I've been using it religiously in My 08 and in my tool truck(cummins 5.9) I have documented better mileage in my tool truck, both vehicles run smoother, etc. No Injection/pump related problems since. I buy a 5 gallon bucket
 
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While we are on additives for our trucks. Has anyone used F-Bomb? I have been reviewing their products at www.fuelbomb.com and was wondering if it might be worth trying.
2010 F250 4x4 Lariet
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I've been using it religiously in My 08 and in my tool truck(cummins 5.9) I have documented better mileage in my tool truck, both vehicles run smoother, etc. No Injection/pump related problems since. I buy a 5 gallon bucket


I look at the cost and it's a lot cheaper going with the 5 gallon (Sam's size) so I that's what I purchased.
 
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SAMs?.....
 
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Yea》》 you know, Costco, Sams club, I think??
 
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Yea》》 you know, Costco, Sams club, I think??
you can buy it there?
 
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Ill look next time I go but he was just referring to the size and price, ( bulk size) like most of the stuff at sams or costco.
 
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Oh no, sorry, more like the bulk purchase.

Like at Sam's and Costco where just about everything is in bulk.
You can buy five gallon bucket of pickles at Sam's.

In other words exsessive for someone like me who puts about 10K miles a year on my truck or me buying a 5 gallon bucket of pickles when I only eat a pickle a week.


Totally a joke..

 

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