Do you brand your cows orange "KR" or "W"? Could not get a KR because my wife intensely dislikes the orange logo. I do not care for the extra badges of the KR or Platinum.

DEF contamination is a problem. Here are some guidelines for anyone new (or old and not understanding) to the game. Thanks to Cat Diesel for the Copy/paste:

Is contamination a concern?

Yes. DEF cleanliness is extremely important as contaminants can degrade the life of DEF and SCR system components. Several points to consider are:

• Clean the fill area prior to refilling
• Avoid transfer containers when possible
• If transfer containers are used, keep the container clean and dedicated for DEF

Poor handling practices will contaminate the DEF supply and potentially lead to fault codes and emission system failures.

• DO NOT use any other fluid in the DEF tank, such as diesel fuel, water, antifreeze, beverages, etc. Only use DEF that meets ISO 22241-1 standards.
• DO NOT use additives to prevent freezing.
• DO NOT make your own DEF solution. DEF must meet the ISO 22241-1 standard to prevent potential SCR system damage.
• DO NOT use incorrect dispensing materials, such as metal funnels, steel transfer containers, incorrect pumps, steel fittings, etc. Only use materials specifically designed for DEF.
• DO NOT use contaminated transfer containers. Only use clean containers that are dedicated for DEF.
• DO NOT fill the DEF tank without first cleaning the fill area.
• DO NOT store DEF in direct sunlight or in high ambient temperatures.
• DO NOT operate Cat products requiring DEF with an empty DEF tank. Always fill the DEF tank when refueling the product.
• DO NOT turn off the master disconnect until the “wait to disconnect” lamp turns off, unless an emergency requires immediate battery isolation.

 

Same reason I'm getting the Platinum. Not only the orange logo and stitching, but brown leather is towards greenish-brown vs the reddish-brown in my 2009. I love the KR in general, but this generation really looks repulsive to us.

 

I like the KR leather and stitching. It's different than my 13 KR was but way better than the thin Lariat leather. How does the Platinum leather compare?

There is even a TSB on the Lairat leather for your butt leaving wrinkles in the seat. LOL

 

I can't speak on the durability, but it is softer than the King Ranch and lariat leather.

 

And here I thought it was the other way around.

 

Since we are talking tractors I have a 5075e 2014 model before the emissions crap. I actually started using archoil 6200 in it just to try a bottle out and it never soots up on startup anymore. Curious to see if that still holds true when it gets cold again, though.

 

SkiSmuggs, a member here and friend of mine has a 16 F350 -he runs Opti-Lube Summer Plus and AR6200. He gets better fuel economy from running both together than either one by itself. He also has a longer interval between regens than most people (though I can't remember the mileage) which we think is due to these products.
I use Optilube or Stanadyne (who makes John Deere's fuel conditioners) in all of my diesel equipment. I use Power Service Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner in my bulk diesel tank to keep the algae and moisture at bay.
I use Archoil 6200 in my gas engines and will put it in my 6.7 when it gets here. Archoil did wonders for my chainsaws and weedeaters as their tiny carb jets easily clog up with varnish from old fuel

 

Opti-Lube summer plus... is this only used in the warmer times of year? I do not think the archoil helps with lubricity so I've been wanting to get something for the new truck that will.

OH, I also put archoil 6200 in my diesel generator last power outage. It always smoked a lot about once a minute. After about running 30 minutes with archoil it never smoked again. I'm not sure it's a miracle product, but its anti-soot properties seem to ring true.

 

Archoil does improve lubricity as well as acts as a disperses water

Stanadyne says that diesel fuel that has biodiesel in it doesn't need any other lubricants.
It depends whether its number 1 or 2 diesel and of course the percentage of bio. See this report.
http://biodiesel.org/docs/ffs-perfor...s.pdf?sfvrsn=4

The Optilube was rated first in an independent study by a guy named Spicer a few years ago on another diesel forum. Optilube has a summer formula, a winter formula and XPD which is the best, covers year round and of course costs the most. I don't know how valid the test is but do a search for Arlen Spicer diesel lubricity study as I think it's against regs to post links to other forums.

Last year I took three trips to CO hauling two Polaris RZR's. Each trip was as identical as possible. One trip was Archoil 6200 and 9100 in Rotella T5, the second was Archoil 9100 in Rotella T5 and Stanadyne, the third was Rotella T5 with Archoil 9100 and Optilube Summer
First trip was 10.5 mpg, second was 10.45, third was 10.7 mpg. The first trip the odo had 9704 miles, by the second it was at 14199 and by the third 17275 just in case the engine breaking in had any effect. I didn't take a base trip with no additives but from my small non- scientific study I would say use which one you have faith in and which one you are willing to pay the price for.

I understand that Gold Eagle makes the Ford PM-22a lubricant. They also make STA-BIL and Diesel Power products.

If you are concerned about you warranty then the Ford product might be the best choice.

I use either Stanadyne or Optilube Summer in my equipment. The main advantage of Optilube if you are traveling is it is very concentrated so you don't have to carry as much as you do Stanadyne.

 

Thanks for sharing this info. I have tried Archoil and some of the other products you listed without the follow up. I still use Archoil and it makes the 7.3 truck run very smooth and sound great. I am deciding what to run in the new truck and your info is very helpful.