Fuel Additives?
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This subject will cause more trouble on this forum than just about any other topic. I have used 1) nothing 2) stanadyne and 3) redline. I get reliably better mileage with Redline. And yes, I know people will disagree.
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Here are some threads discussing this over in the 6.7L section:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-enerburn.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...additives.html
(There are probably more threads - search is your friend....)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-enerburn.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...additives.html
(There are probably more threads - search is your friend....)
Cargo Master
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In the winter I use an anti-gel additive until the service stations catch up - usually a tank or two starting at the first freeze. Beyond that I've never used an additive. I would like to start using Ford's cetane booster, but haven't gotten around to finding a source with a good price.
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In the winter I use an anti-gel additive until the service stations catch up - usually a tank or two starting at the first freeze. Beyond that I've never used an additive. I would like to start using Ford's cetane booster, but haven't gotten around to finding a source with a good price.
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You don’t want to use fuel additives that emulsify the water in the fuel. What happens is this damages injector tips and high pressure fuel pumps. So, unless your sure, best to use Ford PM22 or PM24, and drain your water separator regularly. Personally, I carry some antigen for when I am further south and not sure if the fuel is properly treated, but don’t after use it unless I am driving north and know I will come across a significant temperature issue. This really depends on the fuel quality and cetaceans rating your buying. YMMV.
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Cargo Master
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Sadly, I haven't located a dealer in my vicinity that even carries the stuff. I may have to check with Tasca or one of the other online Ford vendors.
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