Fuel Additive bottles?
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Fuel Additive bottles?
I just bought a 03 6.0 a couple of months back and have been using Power Service in it, and have been wondering what everyone is using to store your additive in, such as a premeasured bottles. That way each fuel stop I can (or the wife) just has to take a bottle open it and pour the whole thing in. No messy measuring at the pump and getting it all over you. I've just been using a small water bottle as of now, but it's just a little big to store easily, and was wondering if there may be something better.
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Someone here on the forums got me started on using the spun aluminum bottles used for camping. They seal very well, and they will take a beating. I had been using the smaller Power Service bottles, but there were times where things would shift around in my crossover toolbox that a bottle would get squished, and I'd find everything in the toolbox soaking in Power Service.
I get the smaller 20oz. bottles, and fill them with 16oz. of Power Service. This allows me to do my usual double dosage by just dumping in a bottle. And, I can refill the smaller bottles at home when I am not worried about heading off to work or wherever smelling like Power Service.
Something like this:
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2757412&cp=713364.1341392.7126 79&view=all&parentPage=family
I get the smaller 20oz. bottles, and fill them with 16oz. of Power Service. This allows me to do my usual double dosage by just dumping in a bottle. And, I can refill the smaller bottles at home when I am not worried about heading off to work or wherever smelling like Power Service.
Something like this:
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2757412&cp=713364.1341392.7126 79&view=all&parentPage=family
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I keep 2 half filled bottles of Stanadyne in a heavy duty zip lock bag behind the rear seat. At the first fill up I dump one in and throw the bottle away. At the second fill up, I dump the second one in, keep the bottle, and when I get home open a new bottle and pour half into the empty and start over again. Been doing this for a few years and never had a problem.
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Just realized that the link I provided probably is not what you would want, as it indicates that the bottle has a liner in it, as a food-grade bottle. I am not too sure how well that would stand up to a diesel additive. But, if you look around any hunting/camping section, you will find the very similar fuel bottles.
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Coors Lite Plastic Long Neck
Look for my post about COORS LITE. Plastic long neck bottles are 16 OZ. and hold up to diesel additive. Has a screw cap with plastic seal. Long neck of bottle works as a great funnel for tank filler neck. DO NOT overtighten the screw cap. If you do you will a pair of pliers to open it! 
From my post back in 10/05:
Here's the CL connection.
I buy DK in the 96 oz. botttle. The new CL PLASTIC BOTTLES are 16 oz. Long Necks with a screw top just like a soda bottle. Clean the bottles, peel the label, wash label glue off with hot water and fill just to the bottom of the neck with DK. Screw top has a good seal and the long neck is a big plus. It's like a built in funnel! Soda bottles are OK too, but they don't have the long neck.
From my post back in 10/05:
Here's the CL connection.
I buy DK in the 96 oz. botttle. The new CL PLASTIC BOTTLES are 16 oz. Long Necks with a screw top just like a soda bottle. Clean the bottles, peel the label, wash label glue off with hot water and fill just to the bottom of the neck with DK. Screw top has a good seal and the long neck is a big plus. It's like a built in funnel! Soda bottles are OK too, but they don't have the long neck.
Last edited by MLCRI$I$ II; Aug 16, 2007 at 02:59 PM. Reason: forgot title
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I use a set (12) 8oz water bottles. Each bottle holds 1 dose for a fill up. I have been using these bottles for about a year and no issues with the fuel and this type of plastic. Since I have a shell camper, I put the 12 bottles into a small plastic container that has a lid. This keeps any fumes to a minimum and also allows for neat storage of the bottles. With 12 bottles, I only have to refill every 3-4 months, depending on how much I drive.
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I also use 12, 8 to 10 oz water bottles put in a box in the toolbox in the truck bed. I use one bottle for a half tank fillup(20 gallons). The bottles don't leak or melt and they're free.
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these are all excellent ideas guys. i really like the camping fuel bottle idea, but i wonder if they will fit in the filler neck. i will look into this more. good question !!
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yes they do fit the filler neck I have two of them. Here is a link for REI
http://www.rei.com/product/695244
http://www.rei.com/product/695244
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I have REI aluminum fuel bottles as well. They will not leak. I have one filled w/ 6 oz's of Stanadyne and one filled w/ 8 oz . I will use one or the other depending on the fill-up amount. Do not risk a leak in your cab ........... you will have a real hard time getting the smell out!
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From: Las Vega$
[QUOTE=wb6anp]yes they do fit the filler neck I have two of them. Here is a link for REI
http://www.rei.com/product/695244[/QUOTE]
those are the exact ones i thought you were talking about ! there is an REI not to far from me i'll grab some this weekend. thank you
http://www.rei.com/product/695244[/QUOTE]
those are the exact ones i thought you were talking about ! there is an REI not to far from me i'll grab some this weekend. thank you
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Originally Posted by MLCRI$I$ II
Look for my post about COORS LITE. Plastic long neck bottles are 16 OZ. and hold up to diesel additive. Has a screw cap with plastic seal. Long neck of bottle works as a great funnel for tank filler neck. DO NOT overtighten the screw cap. If you do you will a pair of pliers to open it!
From my post back in 10/05:
Here's the CL connection. I buy DK in the 96 oz. botttle. The new CL PLASTIC BOTTLES are 16 oz. Long Necks with a screw top just like a soda bottle. Clean the bottles, peel the label, wash label glue off with hot water and fill just to the bottom of the neck with DK. Screw top has a good seal and the long neck is a big plus. It's like a built in funnel! Soda bottles are OK too, but they don't have the long neck.
From my post back in 10/05:
Here's the CL connection.
I buy DK in the 96 oz. botttle. The new CL PLASTIC BOTTLES are 16 oz. Long Necks with a screw top just like a soda bottle. Clean the bottles, peel the label, wash label glue off with hot water and fill just to the bottom of the neck with DK. Screw top has a good seal and the long neck is a big plus. It's like a built in funnel! Soda bottles are OK too, but they don't have the long neck.
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I have photos of the MSR fuel bottles in my gallery under "fuel".
The MSR bottles are made for fuel types liquids and willnot leak or break down like plastic bottles will. Using the Powerservice bottles will allow leakage after the seal is broken and water bottles will break down over time due to the additives inetracting with the plastic.
Since I drive an Excursion, I have a 44 gallon tank. I personally carry two of the larger bottles (32oz) so I can either double dose (1 bottle per fill-up) or I can single dose and get 4 tank fulls out of the two bottles on a long trip.
I like having the larger bottles and know that I have more than enough.
Nothing worse than a leaking fuel additive bottle or container... man do they stink!!!!
The MSR bottles are made for fuel types liquids and willnot leak or break down like plastic bottles will. Using the Powerservice bottles will allow leakage after the seal is broken and water bottles will break down over time due to the additives inetracting with the plastic.
Since I drive an Excursion, I have a 44 gallon tank. I personally carry two of the larger bottles (32oz) so I can either double dose (1 bottle per fill-up) or I can single dose and get 4 tank fulls out of the two bottles on a long trip.
I like having the larger bottles and know that I have more than enough.
Nothing worse than a leaking fuel additive bottle or container... man do they stink!!!!
