Fuel Additives
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Fuel Additives
We've got a thread about tuners so I figured I'd stir the pot on addtives.
I know that a lot of the members use Powerservice, but after reading the report someone else posted it says that opti-lube XPD is better for the lubricity. Anyone out there use it? It's more expensive than power service, but is supposed to have anti-gelling agent in it just like powerservice has.
I know that a lot of the members use Powerservice, but after reading the report someone else posted it says that opti-lube XPD is better for the lubricity. Anyone out there use it? It's more expensive than power service, but is supposed to have anti-gelling agent in it just like powerservice has.
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Yea, but doesn't bio gel like crazy? It gets cold up here and I want a truck I can rely on. That's why I bought a Ford in the first place. My main goals with an additive would be lubricity + anti-gelling properties.
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At 2%, I don't think you'll have to worry about gelling since it will be mixed with the winter grade fuel you already have. If you're concerned about temp issues, many additives now cover bio from B5 - B20. I think Howe's guarantees no gelling up to B20 or they pay the tow.
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For lubricity Powerservice is good, it sucks for anti-gelling. Every winter on this forum theres people gelling up on powerservice (white bottle) and all over my town as well. I use Howes in the winter, it doesnt gell. I pretty much use it all summer too.
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I've used Power Service w/o any issues.
Based on one of the studies I've seen for how well they do ( http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf ), I'm going to be buying some Schaeffer's fuel additives from jtharvey.
Schaeffer Oil | Diesel Fuel Additives, Conditioners, Treatments
Their Premium Soyshield upgrades regular #2 to premium B2 Bio.
I generally fill at stations that use Bioblends though.
Based on one of the studies I've seen for how well they do ( http://www.johnfjensen.com/Diesel_fu...itive_test.pdf ), I'm going to be buying some Schaeffer's fuel additives from jtharvey.
Schaeffer Oil | Diesel Fuel Additives, Conditioners, Treatments
Their Premium Soyshield upgrades regular #2 to premium B2 Bio.
I generally fill at stations that use Bioblends though.
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That's what I use,I mix 8oz DK with 24oz two cycle oil for 25 to 30 gal of fuel
Didn't realize what a difference it made till I forgot to put it in last week
Didn't realize what a difference it made till I forgot to put it in last week
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2% biodiesel will not gel in ANY temperatures you will see in Connecticut.
