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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 09:45 AM
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Fuel Additives?

I read on another site about someone putting automatic transmission fluid (about 8oz./tank) in their fuel system.
Has anyone heard or done this? and what were the results???
 
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 01:13 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2001 | 01:41 AM
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Fuel Additives?

It's a bad idea. People use it as a cleaner because it's high detergent. I read somewhere that it really is'nt very high detergent and I can't remember why but you should just use an actual fuel additive if you are going to use anything. I used atf in my big rig years ago and nothing happened. I also don't know that it did any good.
For a powerstroke I wouldn't use anything unless I was having a problem. The owners manual says not to I think because of all the sensers and stuff.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Fuel Additives

Hey there,

I would like to suggest that you give XFT Xtreme Fuel Treatment a try. It is guaranteed for to effect your vehicle's warrant. The are lots of benefits for your vehicle such as: better gas mileage, less emissions, increased horsepower and performance just to name a few.
check it out your self.
Works With Gas and Diesel
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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uh, nice shameless product plug. Too bad this thread started nearly TEN YEARS AGO.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xftaplusresults
Hey there,

I would like to suggest that you give XFT Xtreme Fuel Treatment a try. It is guaranteed for to effect your vehicle's warrant. The are lots of benefits for your vehicle such as: better gas mileage, less emissions, increased horsepower and performance just to name a few.
check it out your self.
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In my haste, I might have missed the published lab results of some proper testing done in an accredited facility using known testing methods. can you point it out to me? I like to separate the snake oil from the something that performs as advertised.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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In my haste, I might have missed the published lab results of some proper testing done in an accredited facility using known testing methods. can you point it out to me? I like to separate the snake oil from the something that performs as advertised.
I been using XFT For 4 months with good results. I also have some documents if your still interested.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 06:00 AM
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Really old thread. I use the Motorcraft diesel additive.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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I have a old 99--and started using a additive when the fuel changed [sulfur]--Have used Standyne==but can not find at a good prise . Have been using POWER SERVICE //PS -DIESEL KLEEN -silver jug --does not get very cold ,so no need for white jug. Best place for me it buy is WalMart..
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas Charlie
I have a old 99--and started using a additive when the fuel changed [sulfur]--Have used Standyne==but can not find at a good prise . Have been using POWER SERVICE //PS -DIESEL KLEEN -silver jug --does not get very cold ,so no need for white jug. Best place for me it buy is WalMart..
WOW really old thread.... I to use PS-DK silver jug. I also add a small amount of 2 cycle engine oil to the DK bottle so I am technically running both in one jug.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Test results

I too have used Stanadyne for years, but I'm looking at ordering some Opti-lube here soon after reading these test results. Again old thread, lots of talk already on the forum.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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I too have used Stanadyne for years, but I'm looking at ordering some Opti-lube here soon after reading these test results. Again old thread, lots of talk already on the forum.
The thread linked below from another forum has a good bit of interesting info regarding Opti-Lube:

Results of my request for data from Opti-Lube - TDIClub Forums
 
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