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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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i was talkin to someone the other day and they had mention that over dosing on fuel additive could be bad? anyone ever hear anything like that? reason i ask is i always use powerservice but never measure just dump some in
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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I use Howes , and the bottle says that it will not hurt to use more than needed.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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You can dump an entire bottle in each tank, it just becomes less cost effective. The recommended dose gets the job done but what is different than when we fill a fuel filter and clean it out that way. That is running on pure additive at that point. Dont worry, it is not true with PS, howes, or Stanadyne, etc etc. Is there an additive that can harm if overdosed? probably not. Just use common sense and keep truckin!!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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I've never heard that, It's cleaner, Has better lubricants... I don't buy it, That doesn't mean I'm going to run high concentrates of it.

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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Smile overdose not an issue .... just a waste of $$$

Our guys try to use the proper ratio of 1 L (32 Oz) to 2880 L (640 gal) Fuel. Putting in more of their Shellbourne Fuels catalyst does nothing but waste their cash. They get 6-8% lower fuel bills which is not too shabby given the black smoke issue is resolved at same time. Instant start is Everything! esp at 45-below.
 
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