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et2's avatar
et2
Explorer
Jun 21, 2015

Who treats their diesel fuel?

I know it's been discussed if you should on this forum and the associated debates. My question is to those "who do", have you had any issues?

In particular ours is stored from fall to spring 6-7 months without any road driving. So we keep the tank full at 100 gallons. Been using the Power Service products for years. Clear Diesel fuel and tank cleaner for stabilation and water removal. Use this all year and add at every fueling. In the fall I add winter fuel conditioner as well.

Just this last fueling added a Diesel Kleen and Cetane boost. Suppose to lube the injectors and clean them.

Now that just me. I lean toward a little prevention vs hoping everything will be alright. I got that attitude after flying private aircraft. A whole lot of required preventive maintenance goes into keeping a plane airworthy. Like keeping the fuel tanks full at all times. Every flight is preceded by a fuel check for water. Which I have found even with full tanks.

So that led me to believe our MH systems aren't any better. Except we do have water separators. I'd rather not put all my trust in them.

Anyone have problems caused by using these products?
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  • lryrob9301's avatar
    lryrob9301
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    The only thing I use is Biobor JF at every fill. It's a biocide that is used by the military for all fuels not only diesel. 1.5oz per fill up and you don't have to worry about microbe growth in the fuel, it also says it increases the lubrication of the injection system.
  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    lryrob9301 wrote:
    The only thing I use is Biobor JF at every fill. It's a biocide that is used by the military for all fuels not only diesel. 1.5oz per fill up and you don't have to worry about microbe growth in the fuel, it also says it increases the lubrication of the injection system.


    I thought about the bio additive. But my thought was if I could keep the water out that wouldn't be a issue.
  • Sully2's avatar
    Sully2
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    I use Howe's Lubricator and periodically put in a biocide.
  • DSDP_Don's avatar
    DSDP_Don
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    I've been using OptiLube for over 6 years. It's an additive that increases lubricity. It's been reported many times that diesel fuel in the US, when spot checked, doesn't always meet the Government requirements for lubricity. I add 1/3 of an ounce to every gallon. I have bottles set up in a storage bay that hold enough to treat between 30 and 50 gallons, the amount I typically take when I refuel. I just bought their newest Cetane Boost product and will give it a try on our upcoming trip.

    This discussion typically evolves into the guys who use additives and those that don't believe in them. Those that don't believe ALWAYS fall back on the old stand by.....If Cummins or Cat doesn't say to use them.....I don't. Well here you go: Cummins
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jun 21, 2015
    I have a compact tractor with what the repair shop is calling a fuel problem , I DON,T USE ADDITIVES. mech says engine has loose valve guides and other things caused by not adding additive,s , I say BULL GRAB. I run diesel trucks for years ,just pickup trucks never a problem.I say a bad engine from the factory , kubota, and I think there,s nothing better than orange.my last one ran 22yrs never a problem no additives and my friend is still mowing with it. IF OUR diesel,s needed a additive the book would say so.
  • w4phj's avatar
    w4phj
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    I keep my tank full and use Biobor. A complete set of filters
    is always carried along with all fluids.
  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    DSDP Don wrote:
    I've been using OptiLube for over 6 years. It's an additive that increases lubricity. It's been reported many times that diesel fuel in the US, when spot checked, doesn't always meet the Government requirements for lubricity. I add 1/3 of an ounce to every gallon. I have bottles set up in a storage bay that hold enough to treat between 30 and 50 gallons, the amount I typically take when I refuel. I just bought their newest Cetane Boost product and will give it a try on our upcoming trip.

    This discussion typically evolves into the guys who use additives and those that don't believe in them. Those that don't believe ALWAYS fall back on the old stand by.....If Cummins or Cat doesn't say to use them.....I don't. Well here you go: Cummins


    I completely agree. But there is no way anyone can be sure they aren't sucking water from a fuel pump when getting gas. Even a little. Or condensation or fuel break down. Nothing the manufactures cando about it. It adds up over time. If you don't keep a full tank of fuel you could be getting condensation.

    I'm more concerned about maintaining my fuel and keeping the bio bugs out of my tank. I agree with you a little lube won't hurt.
  • bob213's avatar
    bob213
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    10 years with Optilube and no problems. Older motors need the extra lubricity not found in ULSD fuel.
    Optilube XPD
    Might be all hype but I'm a believer....
  • DSDP_Don's avatar
    DSDP_Don
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    "midnightsadie".....did you bother to read the other posts or the link to Cummins above before you made your statement?

    Does your cereal say to add milk and what type?

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