Using Ford Fuel Additive
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Well, today after 393 miles, it did a regen. The regen lasted about 7 minutes. W/e Ford put in their cetane booster (I haven't had a chance to read the MSDS yet) must do something positive
All those miles were in city stop and go driving w/ idiling though I know idiling doesn't form a lot of soot. Very impressive IMO. Time to go get some more bottles of this stuff b4 my dealer runs out again.
All those miles were in city stop and go driving w/ idiling though I know idiling doesn't form a lot of soot. Very impressive IMO. Time to go get some more bottles of this stuff b4 my dealer runs out again.
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From: Kansas
I'v spent winters in Wyoming were it gets 30 below not counting wind chill and never used anti gell in any of my previos 250s. I had a buddy out there with a duramax and he was using anti gel I don't know what kind but it caused hime some trouble, he had to have the fuel filter changed twice before he stopped using it. I don't beleive all the anti gel is neccessary. I'm interested to see how the 6.4 does in the cold if I get to visit that kind of climate again.
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please forgive me if this is a crazy question but what is this regen I hear you guys talk about I have a Lariat 350 on order and I would like to know what to look for and how to maintain my workhorse so could some body break it down for me please.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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From: Penhold, Alberta
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) traps soot from the exhaust. During a regen the vehicle dumps fuel into the exhaust and creates heat in the diesel oxidization catalyst (DOC) and DPF with burns off the soot into ash. During a regen it is not uncommon to have elevated exhaust temperatures, see a little white smoke and experience a loss of power and boost. Length and requency depends on your driving habbits. If you do a lot of short trips (never let the engine heat up) or in city driving (stop and go) or rush hour trafic (lots of idling) you can expect to see more frequent and longer lasting regens.
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From: Penhold, Alberta
Originally Posted by Super Blue F350
is this something to be concerned about?
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by Super Blue F350
is this something to be concerned about?
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From: Radisson Sask
Originally Posted by stroke this
I'v spent winters in Wyoming were it gets 30 below not counting wind chill and never used anti gell in any of my previos 250s. I had a buddy out there with a duramax and he was using anti gel I don't know what kind but it caused hime some trouble, he had to have the fuel filter changed twice before he stopped using it. I don't beleive all the anti gel is neccessary. I'm interested to see how the 6.4 does in the cold if I get to visit that kind of climate again.
I'll let you know in a couple of months what they are like in the cold.
I don't know why your buddy would have problems with the anti gel it was more likely the fuel he was buying. But hey I could be wrong been there before. Also I don't think that windchill has much to do with temperatures if its fuel or steel that we are talking about. once the temp. hits -30 the steel or fuel will get to -30 the windchill will only cool something that is producing heat like us.
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From: Lebanon TN
I'm using the Motorcraft PM-22-A cetane boost. Some of the ULSD around here is marginal and the additive keeps the engine quiet. I believe my avg mpg is going up as well. (13 to 17) 4oz for 25 gal I believe.