Has anyone tried Megatane?

I first tried it from Quick Lube, and it is carried by my International dealer. It seems to work better than Diesel Kleen, but is a little more expensive.

 

I have 10K on my 06 and I went through one bottle of Power Service/Diesel Kleen. How many tanks will it take to notice a difference? So far I only noticed a drop in fuel economy. I was getting 15mpg since using PS it has dropped to 13.5mpg. That might be due to colder temps with more idle time when its cold. Does fuel additives reduce mpg's? I never used any additives before this. Thanks for the help!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ! !

 

PA 6.0 if anything it should increase you mpg, maybe 1 mpg if your lucky. With the colder temps, maybe your fuel station switched to winter blend. That would drop it a bit.

 

Some stations have also switched over the new ULSD fuel. You may have just now gotten your first tank of that, which could lower your mileage a little. Like Netfly said, the DK should increase your mileage a little. I've been running DK in my truck since the 3rd tank of fuel, so I really never got enough miles on it before DK to tell if I get better mileage with or without it. I would rather have that margin of safety I get by using it.

 

[QUOTE=blackhat620]WD-40 was originally made in 1953 and is still being made today by the same formula. 45-50% Stoddard Solvent, 30-35% Petroleum Base Oil and 12-18% of LVP Hydrocarbon Fluid (Exxsol D95).

Here is a link to the MSDS
www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_bulk.us.pdf[/QUOTE]

Ya know. I put that out there only as a 'myth buster' style of info for everyone's benefit. Its not worth argueing about but I gotta correct the statement and say my peace. Chemicals go by many names and the term oil is thrown around a lot. That chemical that you sight is 64742-65-0, that is a paraffinic solvent by most chemical company's definition, not an actual oil. This myth has been around for decades, by the looks of it, it will persist for many more.

 

My post was not directed as a personal attack on you, i was only posting the factual MSDS of WD-40 for the members of FTE to read and come to their on conclusions.
I do not know what your beef with WD-40 is nor do i care. However since you keep posting only opinion and heresay without backing any of it up with links to support your position i will post some additional information with links that support the fact that "64742-65-0" is a "Solvent-Dewaxed Heavy Paraffinic Oil". It is also referred to as Mineral Oil. It is a Group I base stock oil. This is supported by many manufactures and oil companies.

“Chemical Name: Distillates, petroleum, solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic
CAS Registry Number: 064742-65-0
Synonyms: Mineral oil (2); Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic; Mineral oil, petroleum distillates, solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic (severe solvent-refiningand/or hydrotreatment)”

1) Product: Supergrade A Mechanical Pump Oil
MSDS
www.bocedwards.com/pdf/P110-11-000-us.pdf

2) Product: Hygold P300N
www.ergonlubes.com/pdf/MB.HG_P_OILS.pdf
MSDS http://www.ergonlubes.com/pdf/msds/H...P300N-MSDS.pdf

3) Product: Johnsen’s Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid
MSDS
www.technicalchemical.com/msds/2512.pdf

4) Product: Fisherbrand* 19 Mechanical Pump Oil
www1.fishersci.com/Coupon?cid=1328&gid=149923&details=Y
www1.fishersci.com/Coupon?cid=1341&gid=2377461
MSDS
https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/11406.htm

5) Product: LP-10 Lithium EP 'Plus' Grease
www.mpc-home.com/products-industrial-lp10.php
MSDS
www.mpc-home.com/msds/LP-10.pdf

6) Product: United 120 Clear Chain and Cable Lubricant
http://www.unitedlabsinc.com/usa/cat...xd.asp?id=1013
MSDS
http://www.unitedlabsinc.com/usa/con...ds/120msds.pdf

7) Product: Marathon 150 HF Solvent Neutral Oil
MSDS
www.marathonpetroleum.com/msds/0231MAR019.pdf

“Marathon Petroleum Company LLC (MPC) produces MPC 100HF Solvent Neutral and MPC 325HF Solvent Neutral base oils at our Catlettsburg, KY refinery. With a high viscosity index, reduced volatility, and excellent low-temperature properties, these API Group I paraffinic base oils can be used to formulate a wide variety of automotive and industrial oils. They are especially designed to assist in formulating to meet the requirements for GF-3/API SL engine oils.

Production Information
The Catlettsburg refinery uses a solvent extraction process followed by hydrofinishing and dewaxing to produce 100 and 325 neutral base oils.”

8) Product: HP Super Zweitaktmotorenöl Two-cycle engine oil
www.stihlusa.com/accessories/twocycleoil.html
MSDS
http://www.stihllibrary.com/pdf/msds...81_319_805.pdf

9) Product: Invoil® 20 Pump Oil
www.sisweb.com/vacuum/sis/invoil20.htm
MSDS
www.sisweb.com/referenc/msds/invoil_20.pdf

10) Product: Hess 5W30 Motor Oil
MSDS
www.hess.com/ehs/msds/9683Hess5W30MotorOil.pdf

Hope this helps

 

I think Pennzoil is a paraffinic based oil, different than most automotive oils.

 

It is irrelevant if a base stock is parafinatic or not, all of them are now de-waxed, as was not the case years ago with Quaker State, Pennzoil, and Kendall. Which is why the first 2 had the bad rap for years. All crude has parafin in it, the refining process dictates how much of it comes out.

 

What is the mix ratio for Stanadyne?
Is is wise to double dose like with PS or is it not needed?
Thanks in advance
Glen

 

gp42gpw,

Standard dosage for Stanadyen "Performance Formula" is 0.267 ounces per gallon of fuel.
As per Stanadyne: "All Stanadyne Diesel Fuel Additives can be blended with each other and “double-dosing” is not damaging — although it may not provide twice the benefit."
www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=3384

Also check the label of the specific Stanadyne product you are using as their different products treat at different rates.

Hope this helps.