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Diesel additive??

tehag - 12-23-2005 at 06:21 PM

Who's using what diesel additives/filters?

Diver - 12-23-2005 at 06:31 PM

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.

bajalou - 12-23-2005 at 06:53 PM

I add 2oz Acetone per 10 gal of diesel - notice the imporved mileage immediatly. - Ford 7.3 and Ford 6.9.

Diesel additives

tehag - 12-23-2005 at 08:15 PM

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]

bajalou - 12-23-2005 at 08:43 PM

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.

excellent resource for diesel owners...

eetdrt88 - 12-23-2005 at 09:58 PM

www.thedieselstop.com these guys really know there stuff:yes::yes:...check out the forums,they have them for older models as well as new trucks

Bajajorge - 12-24-2005 at 10:11 AM

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.