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Cross-Country
Joined: Apr 2010
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After reading the independent study results, I'm convinced to run 1 gallon of bio diesel to a tank of diesel. OR, I might try adding a bit of 2-stroke every tank; I know people that have used 2-stroke as an additive, for years. Interesting to see how some of the other "snake-oils" performed on independent testing.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: North Pole Alaska
No sweat.
I did the 2 cycle thing with my 96 PSD and got 430,000 miles before trading it in on this truck.
I did the 2 cycle thing with my 96 PSD and got 430,000 miles before trading it in on this truck.
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Elder User
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Oregon
It is amazing how these things can change direction. All I was asking for initially was if anyone had used the "additive" I showed in my original post or heard of it. I take it it is safe to say "NO".It is interesting to see what everyone is using though.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: TX & VA
03-6L-x,
understood.
i've never even seen any of that product for sale.
because US diesel is "less greasy" than European diesel, i often add a quart of plain motor oil to fuel tank of -the mercedes 300D that i drive daily.
yours, TN46
understood.
i've never even seen any of that product for sale.
because US diesel is "less greasy" than European diesel, i often add a quart of plain motor oil to fuel tank of -the mercedes 300D that i drive daily.
yours, TN46
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From: Eastern Oregon
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From: TX & VA
Mack1,
fyi, i started the "quart of oil" in the tank "when you think about it", when my Mercedes mechanic said that i should. - as he has a total of EIGHT old Mercedes in his family (his whole family has 300D sedans/coupes/TDs.) that have well over a half-million miles each (on the first engine), i figured that he knew about that!
incidently, my '84 "Euro-spec", NON-turbo, 300D has run well over 240K miles with nothing but routine maintaince, a rebuilt alternator & 3 sets of tires.
i've put a little over 40K on it myself, i commute 46 miles per day & i paid 1700.oo for it = REALLY CHEAP commuter car.
yours, TN46
fyi, i started the "quart of oil" in the tank "when you think about it", when my Mercedes mechanic said that i should. - as he has a total of EIGHT old Mercedes in his family (his whole family has 300D sedans/coupes/TDs.) that have well over a half-million miles each (on the first engine), i figured that he knew about that!
incidently, my '84 "Euro-spec", NON-turbo, 300D has run well over 240K miles with nothing but routine maintaince, a rebuilt alternator & 3 sets of tires.
i've put a little over 40K on it myself, i commute 46 miles per day & i paid 1700.oo for it = REALLY CHEAP commuter car.
yours, TN46
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Claremore, OK
It is amazing how these things can change direction. All I was asking for initially was if anyone had used the "additive" I showed in my original post or heard of it. I take it it is safe to say "NO".
It is interesting to see what everyone is using though.
It is interesting to see what everyone is using though.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Fountain Valley
I have used Stanadyne Performance in every fill up since new in my 04. I have never had a problem with any injector or anything (minor A/C problem) mechanical or electrical in my truck. It spends a lot of time parked. In the early 6.0's something was needed to keep them out of the dealer.
I also did a preventative1/2 bottle of Hot Shot Secret at 20 and 40K miles...Will do it at 60K when it gets there.......................................Good Luck
I also did a preventative1/2 bottle of Hot Shot Secret at 20 and 40K miles...Will do it at 60K when it gets there.......................................Good Luck
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