I'VE BEEN USING FORD'S ANTI-GEL & PERFORMANCE IMPROVER, WITH EVERY FILL UP.
I DON'T USE MY TRUCK MUCH AND SINCE IT SITS ALOT, I DON'T WANT THE DIESEL FUEL GOING BAD.......I USE STA-BIL IN MY GASOLINE POWERED BOAT, AND IT KEEPS THE FUEL FRESH!
IS THERE ANYTHING SIMILAR THAT I CAN USE IN MY 2008 F-350, TO KEEP THE FUEL FRESH, OR IS WHAT I'M USING FINE?

 

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Up here in tampa we have tractor supply pick up some diesel fuel conditioner from them. It's made by Power Service. Get the stuff w/ Cetane boost.

 

IT'S "MADE" BY POWER SERVICE?
WHAT'S IT CALLED AND THANKS.......CETANE HUGH......?

 

Yep, Power Service. Can be found just about anywhere, including Wal-Mart... BTW... I would tend to think that the Motorcraft stuff would have some stabilizing properites to it, but it does not say that. So you may be just fine with what you have. It is a good product...

This one is with anti-gel...

Power Service Products, diesel fuel additives, prevent gelling, clean injectors, disperse water, boost cetane, reduce emissions, improve fuel economy

The one is without anti-gel...

Power Service Products, diesel fuel additives, prevent gelling, clean injectors, disperse water, boost cetane, reduce emissions, improve fuel economy

 

Being new to diesel trucks, what exactly is the purpose of using these additives. I'm not sure I understand the point of using the stuff. I only drive my truck maybe one's a week. And thats only for tooling around town. Should I be concerned about the fuel. And one more thing, how long does it take for diesel to go bad? Sorry for the newbie questions but I would hate to add something to my truck and not really need it.

 

THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN USING:
[http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/P...a-Pm-18-A.aspx

 

What Exactly Is Meant By "anti Gel?"

 

anyone????

 

Serg, take a look at this thread where I explain why I use an additive.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-additive.html


Dragon, diesel fuel will turn to jelly when it gets very cold. Gas won't do that, but diesel will. Normal diesel for our trucks is called #2D. In cold areas of the country, they will change the diesel fuel mix during the winter and call it #1D. I guess it has more kerosene in it to make it stay liquid at a lower temp. You can also use an "anti-gel" additive in regular #2D so that it will remain fluid at lower temps. I live in So Cal, so I don't know a hell of a lot about it, so far as what temps to become concerned and so forth. I just know that when I drive to Wyoming in October/November, I carry a bottle of anti-gel additive with me just in case there should be a cold snap while I am there.

Powerservice makes Diesel Kleen, which is the product I use. The normal product is in a gray bottle and is a Cetane booster. The other product is in a white bottle, and in addition to boosting Cetane it includes an anti-gel compound. There are many other brands, that is just what I use because it is easy to find in Walmart and every truck stop I've ever seen.

 

The reason many of us run a additive is to compensate for the unknown and sometimes poor quality of the diesel fuel that is available. Diesel is supposed to meet minimum lubricity properties and a minimum cetane rating of 40, but you really do not know. Plus, PSD's prefer a minimum cetane rating of 45 and this is one of the main reasons that I use a additive since I can no longer get Amoco/BP Premier Diesel which had a minimum cetane rating of 50.

As for how long it will take diesel to go bad, well that really varies by the climate. Diesel will last the longest when it is cool/cold and dry. In optimum conditions diesel can last for a year or more. If it is exposed to hot and humid conditions, it could be as short as a couple of months...

Anti-gel is sometimes needed by those who live in or travel to cold climates. Standard #2 can literally gel up when it gets too cold and that leads to you going no where. Normally it is not all that necessary as cold climate states get winterized diesel when the temperatures start falling, but it is a nice added measure of protection.

If you live in a warm climate and have no need for anti-gel, this is the Motorcraft additive you would want...

Cetane Booster and Performance Improver (ULSD Compliant)

 

Drag, a guy with over 300 posts should have figured out that posting in all caps is considered rude in forums. You might get replies faster if you keep that in mind.

Don't want to bag on you or anything, but I just figured maybe you didn't know. No offense meant.

 

Dragrazor,
This is the first thing i saw on the link you gave us.

Note: This formulation can be used in all 2006 and 2007 Ford vehicles equipped with the 6.0 L diesel engine.

It cannot be used in the new 2008 6.4 L diesel engine or any vehicle that requires ultra low sulfur diesel fuel. New product formulations meeting requirements for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel vehicles are being finalized and will be available at a later date.

 

Thank you for clearing it up for me.

 

GONNA HEAD DOWN TO MY LOCAL WAL-MART AND SEE IF THEY STOCK IT,EITHER WAY, I'M DOWN TO HALF A BOTTLE OF THE FORD STUFF. AND I HATE GOING TO THE DEALER CAUSE IT'S ALWATS CROWDED