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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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I have tried a bunch of different fuel additives, and A just tried the Amsoil diesel fuel treatment. I noticed a slight jump in mileage, and it seems to run a bit smoother, plus is says it blends well with biodiesel, which is a huge plus for me. Anyone else use this additive, and have any good luck with it?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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never rans amsoil additive. Always ran power service or howes.... switched to schaeffers by recommendation of a friend. Schaeffers mix seems to be getting better fuel mileage but i'll know more in a week or two after i do more testing. IMO amsoil is over priced.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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I agree, it is pricy, but I was always told you get what you pay for. I can't say that I've ever even hear of the additives you were talkin about. Where do you get them?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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I agree, it is pricy, but I was always told you get what you pay for.
The major exception to that rule is when you are purchasing snake oil through a multi level marketing scam.......hmmm, what does that remind me of.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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well, let me know of some other full synthetics that are equally as good, and I'm more than willing to try them out, that is why I asked this in the first place.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Well that's the problem. Since amsoil doesn't have an API service rating, there is no way to know if it's any good or not. I guess since every other synthetic on the market has gone through the trouble of getting that rating....they are all better than amsoil.

In fact, if I had to pick one word to describe a product that intentionally avoids government testing, I believe I would have to select "inferior".

I have standing orders to delete amsoil threads, but since you asked about fuel additives......

You've really never heard of Power Service? It's available at every auto parts store, every truck stop, and wal-mart. If you are looking for a diesel fuel additive, it's difficult not to trip over power service.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cookie88
I have standing orders to delete amsoil threads
Why is this?

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Can power service be used with biodiesel?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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You might want to look into this link before you add any thing to your fule.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...n-thelist.html
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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yeah, why delete amsoil threads? do tell. but in anycase try mixing a bit of kero to your tanks, you will like the results and its legal in wintertime
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Kero has red dye?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Kero has red dye?
No red dye.
Most kero is now ULS.

My choice of additive
Kero/2stroke mix or Bio Diesel.

Scott
What is the deal on delete of amsoil treads/posts?

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Where do you get your bio? I cant find a place that sells it for less than dino.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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What is the deal on delete of amsoil treads/posts?
No deal really....at least not anymore. FTE has had significant problems with MLM dealers in years past, and our job was was kind of a seek and destroy mission.

Not so much now.....but I always have to keep an eye open. Obviously I'm not going to simply delete a users opinion just for typng the word, but they (amsoil threads) always get watched closely by the mods/admin.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Where do you get your bio? I cant find a place that sells it for less than dino.
I don't think that place exists. Bio is priced higher here as well.
 
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