tehag
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Diesel additive??
Who's using what diesel additives/filters?
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Diver
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I use Schaffer Supreme 15w40 motor oil with no additional additives.
It's the best; actually much better than Delo with any additive.
For fuel, I use Lucas occasionally to keep the injectors clean. In most trucks, Lucas will improve fuel mileage and power a bit.
Almost any no-gel will work for the winter. I have noticed that my newer Ford diesel is much more sensitive to cold weather than my older 7.3. The
6.0L really needs the additive in the winter.
I used to add 1 gallon of gas to each 10 or so of diesel in the winter with my 1980's truck and it always ran great. Loved that 6.9 just can't go back
for power after the 7.3 and 6.0 turbos.
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bajalou
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I add 2oz Acetone per 10 gal of diesel - notice the imporved mileage immediatly. - Ford 7.3 and Ford 6.9.
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tehag
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Diesel additives
Weather isn't a consideration for me, the car will be in southern Baja all year. I'm concerned about high sulphur content, water, crud.
[Edited on 12-24-2005 by tehag]
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bajalou
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My diesels operate better on Mex than US diesel. Think the higher sulphur is better for the engines. With all diesels, you should keep tanks pretty
full to reduce condensation - but that's not much of a problem in Baja. Havn't had a problem with any diesel purchased in Baja CA. I'm in the north
though, the south may be different.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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eetdrt88
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excellent resource for diesel owners...
www.thedieselstop.com these guys really know there stuff ...check out the forums,they have them for older models as well as new trucks
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Bajajorge
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
I use Schaffer Supreme 15w40 motor oil with no additional additives.
It's the best; actually much better than Delo with any additive.
For fuel, I use Lucas occasionally to keep the injectors clean. In most trucks, Lucas will improve fuel mileage and power a bit.
Almost any no-gel will work for the winter. I have noticed that my newer Ford diesel is much more sensitive to cold weather than my older 7.3. The
6.0L really needs the additive in the winter.
I used to add 1 gallon of gas to each 10 or so of diesel in the winter with my 1980's truck and it always ran great. Loved that 6.9 just can't go back
for power after the 7.3 and 6.0 turbos. |
Pemex diesel is great in my truck, no sulphur. I add any brand injector cleaner once in awhile.
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