Ford's answers to the NHTSA 6.7 Investigation

NewsW wrote:

Engineer9860 wrote:


I guess the point you are trying to make is that GM would use this statement to weasel out from under a warranty claim?

I think that line from the owner's manual has more to do with people who use anti-gel additive moreso than what additives that would prevent pump failure.

"Would", I'd say based on history to date, no.

If you used biodiesel above permitted, the answer is yes --- documented above in GM policy posted.

"Could" I'd say yes --- so why expose one to the "could" when there is no risk in doing nothing.


Specifically, I do not believe that we can buy a miracle additive on the market that "prevents pump failure" as we do not know what the cause is yet.


Also the ONLY thing that Ford's PM22A has going for it is that Ford pushes it whole heartily.
Ford has not tested it on the 6.7. Ford also stated that they don't know anything about the pump, as they buy it as a "black box" from Bosch.
So Ford really can't say for certain if their additive is helping anything more than their bottom line.

Furthermore, given the additive contains stuff that we do not know is helping or hurting, why risk?

I specifically caution people who think home brew remedies like adding biodiesel, 2 stroke oil, XYZ snake oil, etc. are basically running huge risks.

GM may grin and bear it, or deny the claim.

I like to have certainty on my side.