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I've done a quick search of the forums and haven't found a thread specifically asking about fuel additives. I've owned my truck now for a year, put about 10,000 miles on it and have never put any additive into it. Only had diesel trucks for the last 2 years now so I didn't know anything really.
My truck (2000 F250) has 340,000 on her, so I'm sure I should be putting additives into the fuel to help keep her running longer, smoother and stronger. I've done a bit of reading on Industrial Injection's Deuce Juice All-Weather, and it sounds great; I heard about that from my Diesel Power magazine. So that's what I'm looking at most likely, but as I've come to respect the senior members here very much from my reading, I'd like to ask your advice. Keep in mind I live in Michigan, where the temps go from one extreme to the other, though I never had one problem with my truck starting on 1 GP cycle even in -20 degrees with hardly any white smoke. (Not sure if that's even a consideration?)
What are your thoughts/preferences in fuel additives and the contents of the various brands/types?
Never heard of the stuff that you mentioned. I have been running one of Stanyadine's (sp) formulas. They are highly rated and designed by an injector manufacturer. There are a few out there that that have as good or better formulas but it depends on your specific needs.
I run the Diesel Kleen products. Wally world carries them. I put a dose in about every 3 tankful
I have never heard of wally world hahaha. I've seen diesel Kleen on Amazon, that'd be simple. Is putting additive in the fuel on every tank not necessary? Or does it depend on your truck?
Yes some are intended for different weather conditions, temps etc., specific needs for lubricity (more is good on this one) and the like. There is a chart available that covers the pros & cons of several additives out there. Many aren't much more than "snake oil" and some are actually detrimental to the engine. Hopefully someone more computer literate than I am (not hard to do) will chime in on this one.
I also use the Powerservice, mostly due to price and easy availability. Silver bottle in summer and white (anti gel) in winter. I get the 32 oz size and use 1/4 of it (8 oz) for each fill up. I figure this type of injector benefits from better lubricity in the fuel, and this does the job at reasonable cost.
I'd recommend using your fuel additive of choice in every tank and carry a bottle of 911 just in case it gels up some cold morning.
And since we're talking additives, use nothing in the oil. Just fresh, clean, and full.
I use Stanadyne lubricity formula. I am sorry, but I would never purchase or put anything that is called "Duece Juice" into my truck.
Stick with the tried and true if you feel you need additives. Mine may be more peace of mind than anything else, but it gives me something to do while filling the 75 gallons of fuel I have capacity for.
A lot of people in my area also use Stanadyne fuel additive in their marine diesels and trucks.
Stanadyne part number is 38564. Claims to add lubricity, increase cetane, etc...here's the link: Stanadyne Additives. NAPA carries it where I live, as do the bulk petroleum distributors. Cost is $30/gallon. Eight ounces treats 30 gallons. I use it in every tankful.
I run Hot Shot Secrets. They have many products, including anti-gel for you up north. An ounce a tank for their EDT (every day treatment). Ck them out.
If you don't run summer fuel during the winter, chances are you won't have much of a gel issue. I never ran any anti-gel and my truck never gelled even down to -30 in Williston two years ago. There are some pretty good threads on this in the OBS section. I will post a link on the bottom of this post. The short of it is the fuel manufacturers nowadays make the fuel so we don't need to use any for optimal running conditions.
I personally use what is referred to as the "witch's Brew", 1oz 2 stroke per gallon of fuel and one oz of diesel kleen per 4 gallon of fuel. I notice a difference as soon as the mixture hits the injectors, making them run smoother and less clacky.
There are as many opinions on diesel additives as there are opinions on the best oil to run and how many mouths there are in the conversation. What I would do is read up on the ones you are considering, try them out, and see which one makes your truck run the best and roll with that.
These days the fuel companies do treat their fuel for the winter but I believe that they track the expected weather and treat accordingly. I got caught up a couple of years ago because I don't drive mine much and sometimes a tank of fuel lasts me months. I fueled it in September and during a cold snap in January I gelled up.
These days the fuel companies do treat their fuel for the winter but I believe that they track the expected weather and treat accordingly. I got caught up a couple of years ago because I don't drive mine much and sometimes a tank of fuel lasts me months. I fueled it in September and during a cold snap in January I gelled up.
That's what I was getting at. If you use the truck often, it won't have feeling problems. But I see the position of the op trying to avoid gelling in a truck that isn't used often.
