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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Has anyone thought about using Kerosane in our 6.0 liters as an additive. Or cutting BIO or Reg Diesel with it for higher flash point. Just a thought.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:25 AM
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I wouldn't use kerosene because it doesn't have enough lubricity for the injectors. I think it's OK to use a few gallons in a tank that has gelled. B2 is great for the injectors.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:25 AM
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you'll get less mileage and less lube!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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I always thought the blending of Kerosene was the primary difference between #1 (winter) and #2 summer diesel. #2 is superior in every way except gel point etc.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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I fill up with B5 on every fillup plus I add 8oz of Powerservice (gray bottle). Do I really need to add the powerservice with B5?
 
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I do the same... just for piece of mind I guess?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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I fill up with B5 on every fillup plus I add 8oz of Powerservice (gray bottle). Do I really need to add the powerservice with B5?
For lubricity no, there is probably other good stuff in powerservice though. I know it boosts cetane which is always good. Not sure if it removes water (Howes does) but that would be a benefit as well. Might be more.
 
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I would just use the Ford additive since it does both (lubricisity and Cetane booster)...it can be found from a site sponsor (forget which one) for just over $5/bottle (treats 125gal). Good luck
 
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JMaskew, I miss living in Las Vegas and being able to buy B5 at the pump (Sinclair). My truck ran so well on that stuff and my oil analysis was really good. I got some of the best consistent fuel mileage while running B5. I did still use Stanadyne while running the B5 just to have the added cetane benefits to make up for the loss of power of the B5. I think that the extra lubricity of the B5 diminishes the need for an additive except for the cetane boost.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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most bio has a higher cetane rating than petro.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Biodiesel may have a higher cetane rating, of that I'm not sure, but the thing I am sure about is that there is less energy available from the vegetable oil portion of the biodiesel. That's one reason I could see using an additive would be to eek some more power out of the bio.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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well if your running it for lube properties , at b2, b-5, b10, your not going to see any difference in mileage!
 
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