What if any additives are you guys using.
And how often?

 

PM 22 and the Ford winter equivalent.
Do not use anything that may be an emulsifier.
If you do, the water will pass through the separator.

 

I use PM 22

 

Opti-Lube XPD

 

Hot Shots EDT... 2 ounces every tank full...

 

Usually nothing

 

Another using PM 22. I do believe I get more miles between regens since starting to use it.

 

Pm22 in every other tank, don’t really notice much extra mileage but the peace of mind with the extra lubrocity for the injectors is what I’m going for.

 

Another for PM22

 

Found a bottle that might make measuring it easier...
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I have used the Ford PM22 and Diesel Kleen. No issues. Very subjective but the engine which is already quiet seems more so on the Diesel Kleen.

 

Amsoil cetane booster and Amsoil injector cleaner.

 

I use nothing and here is why.
Every other diesel manufacturer I work on says no to the additives. Reason being is the doc/dpf
Mainly for ash buildup in the dpf.
Think of your DPF as a fireplace you can burn lots of wood and all that remains is ash. Nomatter how hot fire the ash it stays and must be removed.
Additives in fuel and oil just end up contributing to the premature need to remove the dpf for an ash cleaning.
For this reason I will not run anything in my own truck.

 

Same thing here, with a small shot of Stanadyne lubricity additive. I think of it as mixing my own premium diesel fuel. The more cetane, the cleaner the burn. Better for the emissions systems.

 

Well according to page 187 and 188 of the Owners Manual:

Diesel Fuel Additives

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket additives to your fuel if you use a high quality diesel fuel that conforms to ASTM industry specifications. Aftermarket additives can damage the fuel injector system or engine.

Use Motorcraft® cetane booster or an equivalent cetane booster additive if you suspect fuel has low cetane. Use Motorcraft® anti-gel & performance improver or an equivalent additive if there is fuel gelling.

Do not use alcohol-based additives to improve cetane quality, to prevent fuel gelling or any other use. The use of alcohol additives may result in damage to the fuel injectors and system. Note: The vehicle Warranty does not cover damage caused by using an improper type of fuel or fuel additive. Using the wrong type of diesel: Using low sulfur diesel fuel (16-500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel (greater than 500 ppm) in the wrong configured engine will damage the system.

"Should not" is what the manual states. You can use Fuel Additives if you wish.

Do people follow the Owners Manual Yes and No.

The process used to reduce the sulfur also reduces the fuel's lubricating properties. Lubricity is a measure of the fuel's ability to lubricate and protect the various parts of the engine's fuel injection system from wear. The refining process that removes the sulfur also reduces the aromatic content and density of the fuel, resulting in a minor decrease in the energy content. This decrease in energy content may result in slightly reduced peak power and fuel economy.


I would say most people use Fuel Additives as cheap insurance for their vehicles.