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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Whats A Good Additive To Run In My Fuel For Lubing The Injectors. I Heard Tranny Fluid Is Good Is This True.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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tranny fluid from what i hear from the stealership helps clean injectors...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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2% Bio Diesel

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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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I run Power Service Diesel Kleen, as do many others on here. It can be purchased at Walmart, 99% of all truck stops, 95% of all fuel distributors and 90% of all auto parts stores. Grey bottle for summer and if you live up north (above Atlanta) white bottle for winter (it has de-icer in it). There are also alot of other good fuel additives on the market, but not all of them are available in all areas.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Ok. Tranny Fluid Is No Good Or What.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Tranny fluid is not made for injectors, it's made for transmissions. A diesel fuel additive is made for, yes you quessed it, diesel fuel. They have cetane boosters, water dispersers, fuel stabalizers, the list goes on. Check here: http://www.powerservice.com/dk/

Do a google search for diesel fuel additives and you will have enough reading to keep you busy for weeks.

Also if you check with injector shops they recommend a fuel additive not trans fluid. Beans Diesel Performance, Swamps, etc.

But this is just my $.02
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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and at the stealership they recomend tranny fluid...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Ok. I Also Noticed That When The Motor Warms Up It Has A Loping Idle, It Doesnt Do It When The Motor Is Cold Just When It Gets Warm And It Goes Back To An Idle. Driving Down The Road Its Ok. When You Pull Up To A Light And Push The Clutch In After A Few Seconds It Starts Loping Again. Push The Throttle Down A Sec And It Goes Away For A Minute Then Returns, What The Heck Is The Problem.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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bio diesel
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Some are using ashless 2 stroke oil with good results.

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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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and at the stealership they recomend tranny fluid...
Did they explain why?...............
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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B100 its 100% bio.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Did they explain why?...............
That i would like to know.
Maybe due to they sell new trucks

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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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no it was a mechanic... he said it helps clean injectors and it help lubricate everything better... and they run it in there new trucks...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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I just have to wonder what would happen if DOT dipped the tank. Red trans. fluid in diesel looks just like dyed off road fuel. $2000 fine, can't drive the truck & completely disassemble and clean the tanks and fuel system.
 
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