2 cycle oil????
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Eaton, CO
So the best is to dump in 17oz of 2% REG SoyPower biodiesel? I've never heard of it and have never seen it around here.
With 2 stroke oil, I started at 0.5oz/gal and worked up to 1.5oz/gal. I ran 8 tanks of fuel with Penzoil 2 stroke oil and not a single thing changed in the way it ran and the fuel economy stayed the same. I figured it was a snake oil myth, the wife was pissed off, and I switched to DK. With DK, it seemed to idle smoother, increase throttle response and fuel economy. I went with the lower dose/mixture on the instructions. I was still skeptical thinking I was going nuts, so I let the wife drive and I didn't tell her about the DK additive. She asked what I did to the truck to make it run so well. We've run DK since.
With 2 stroke oil, I started at 0.5oz/gal and worked up to 1.5oz/gal. I ran 8 tanks of fuel with Penzoil 2 stroke oil and not a single thing changed in the way it ran and the fuel economy stayed the same. I figured it was a snake oil myth, the wife was pissed off, and I switched to DK. With DK, it seemed to idle smoother, increase throttle response and fuel economy. I went with the lower dose/mixture on the instructions. I was still skeptical thinking I was going nuts, so I let the wife drive and I didn't tell her about the DK additive. She asked what I did to the truck to make it run so well. We've run DK since.
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From: Ponchatoula, La.
1 pint per tank is what I use
I have a friend that is a Ford OEM powerstroke senior tech- he told me about this around a year or so back. His recommendation was 1 pint per tankful (about 30 gal).... I did notice the engine run smoother, not a big mileage improvement - maybe 1/2 mpg if that.. but when I can feel a different in engine vibration (less) I think it's worth it. (Supertech 2 stroke outboard motor oil @ Wal-Mart)
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From: SC
So the best is to dump in 17oz of 2% REG SoyPower biodiesel? I've never heard of it and have never seen it around here.
With 2 stroke oil, I started at 0.5oz/gal and worked up to 1.5oz/gal. I ran 8 tanks of fuel with Penzoil 2 stroke oil and not a single thing changed in the way it ran and the fuel economy stayed the same. I figured it was a snake oil myth, the wife was pissed off, and I switched to DK. With DK, it seemed to idle smoother, increase throttle response and fuel economy. I went with the lower dose/mixture on the instructions. I was still skeptical thinking I was going nuts, so I let the wife drive and I didn't tell her about the DK additive. She asked what I did to the truck to make it run so well. We've run DK since.
With 2 stroke oil, I started at 0.5oz/gal and worked up to 1.5oz/gal. I ran 8 tanks of fuel with Penzoil 2 stroke oil and not a single thing changed in the way it ran and the fuel economy stayed the same. I figured it was a snake oil myth, the wife was pissed off, and I switched to DK. With DK, it seemed to idle smoother, increase throttle response and fuel economy. I went with the lower dose/mixture on the instructions. I was still skeptical thinking I was going nuts, so I let the wife drive and I didn't tell her about the DK additive. She asked what I did to the truck to make it run so well. We've run DK since.
Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
I'm not looking for any mileage increase, nor do I expect one. I use two stroke simply to help lube the fuel system...pump, injectors ect.
I stopped using it for two tanks, to give DK a try, only difference that I noticed was a louder engine.
I have since went back to 2 stroke, and things are a bit quieter again.
It may be more noticable on higher mileage engines. I have 246k on my injectors and the two stroke makes a difference.
I stopped using it for two tanks, to give DK a try, only difference that I noticed was a louder engine.
I have since went back to 2 stroke, and things are a bit quieter again.
It may be more noticable on higher mileage engines. I have 246k on my injectors and the two stroke makes a difference.
Cargo Master
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The Diesel Kleen will improve the operation of the engine mainly due to the cetane rating boost. I use DK and 1 or 2 pints of 2 cycle oil per tank when I am going on long trips and/or hauling heavy. That's when you will notice the difference.
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