diesel fuel
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From: Farmington, Minnesota
If you noticed the best lubricity result from that study came from 2% bio added to fuel. That's what I run right from the Kwik Trip pump. Their winter diesel is rated to -30*F right out of the pump. Never have had gelling issues.
So if you can find 2% Bio added to your stations fuel that would be the best bet, plus you don't have the cost of DK.
So if you can find 2% Bio added to your stations fuel that would be the best bet, plus you don't have the cost of DK.
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Originally Posted by cedman
Wouldn't they have to PROVE that it was dyed diesel rather than ATF?
Or maybe it's the government so they don't have to prove anything?
Any legal experts here on FTE?
CedricR.
Or maybe it's the government so they don't have to prove anything?
Any legal experts here on FTE?
CedricR.
FWIW, I use DK in the silver bottle every other fill up. I have heard of and have a buddy that does use the ATF in his Cummins. He said he does it every 30,000 miles along with his fuel filter. He does hot shot deliveries for my company and his rig piles up a lot of miles. So far no trouble for him.
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Originally Posted by wfmcbride
I agree with Pocket on the lube properties of DK, I've used DK grey for the last 60k but awhile back Orezona made a post about an independent study of additives to determine how well they performed. Bio was at the top of the list, Opti-Lube XPD was 2nd, DK was way down the list. I decided to give the Opti-Lube a try, I'm on my 2nd tank of fuel using it, I think it has quieted the engine somewhat.
Glenn it's on the Diesel Place web site, have to register to view, the link to the study at Diesel Place can be found at Opti-Lube.com.
Beat me to it Glenn, Thanks
Glenn it's on the Diesel Place web site, have to register to view, the link to the study at Diesel Place can be found at Opti-Lube.com.
Beat me to it Glenn, Thanks
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From: South Carolina
The guy from Gov that check around here every couple weeks always ask what is in tank other than diesel. they say that they write about 8 tickets per day. They can tell off road from ATF with ease. They are always easy to deal with and have never even had a problem that i never got a tag for my 2001 truck.
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From: Southern Colorado
Hello Scott:
Is your friend doing as we are, 1 Gal ATF every 30,000 miles?
The reason I ask, is there are several folks I know of, some driving Dodges, some Powerstrokes, that are doing the same. One of those trucks has a bit over 700.000 miles. None of us had had any problems with either the engines, or the injectors.
My truck has the least miles, at 130,000, but unless/until something is proven that shows this is a bad thing, I'll keep on doing the ATF in fuel.
Richard
Is your friend doing as we are, 1 Gal ATF every 30,000 miles?
The reason I ask, is there are several folks I know of, some driving Dodges, some Powerstrokes, that are doing the same. One of those trucks has a bit over 700.000 miles. None of us had had any problems with either the engines, or the injectors.
My truck has the least miles, at 130,000, but unless/until something is proven that shows this is a bad thing, I'll keep on doing the ATF in fuel.
Richard
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
Am not sure how much but he did tell me every 30,000 miles he does put ATF in it. He does that along with some other regular maintenance that he does. Next time I see him at the shop I will ask him.
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From: Rapid City SD
Originally Posted by puffen:D
I've heard that ATF is old school and that although it is oil and does add lube to your diesel it does have additives in it that weren't designed to burn. I've been using 2 stroke oil which is designed to burn but also add the anti-gel when temps dictate it. That's my 2 cents.
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From: Windsor, Colorado
FWIW, The dot can take a sample of fuel and have it tested. I know this because we had a dump truck that ran out of fuel and the only thing to get it back to town was red fuel. We only put about 5 gallons in it, but that was enough to tint the fuel for a long time. We drained it and changed the fuel filter, but there was still a redish tint to it. It got dipped about 2 weeks after the fact and it still had a red tint to it. I simply explained it and they sent the sample in to have it tested, I guess there is some limit on how much dye can be in the fuel. Officer said if it failed the test I would recieve a ticket, but that was 6 months ago and I never heard anything, so I assume it passed. I really dont feel like calling the DOT and checking, might have been filed wrong or something, my luck I would help them find it and I'd end up with a ticket!!
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From: Yacolt, Washington
Originally Posted by Texas Outlaw
Where can this Opti-Lube stuff be purchased?
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From: Yacolt, Washington
Originally Posted by puffen:D
How much of the Opti-Lube do you have to put in per gallon?
In the study sponsored by The Diesel Place the amount was 13 ozs per 26 gallons of fuel.