Fuel additive recommendation by Cummins
A recent post on The Turbo Diesel Register mentioned that Cummins officially endorses Power Service Diesel Kleen and Diesel Fuel Supplement. I own a 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel with less than 20k on ...
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Yes, I know what "cide" means. I deal with herbicides, biocides, and other types of "cides" on a regular basis. Farmers are not the only people in the world who know about such things, y'know!
From my reading, I have come to understand one thing about algae growth in diesel fuel: No water in the fuel, no algae will grow.
The algae grows only at the water/fuel interface.
I check my water/fuel separator and fuel filter frequently. No water, no "red algae", so no problem, no need for a biocide.
Locally, we have winter blend fuel at this time of year, so there is very little use for an anti-gel additive.
My previous diesel truck (1994 Dodge 3500) had 275K on the odometer when I got rid of it. No additives were used while I had it, except once when due to lack of use it sat with summer fuel in it during a sudden cold spell. I added an anti-gel to get it going until I could fill it with winter fuel.
IF I decide to use any additive in the fuel in my present truck, I will make my own. Naphtha, diesel fuel, and isopropyl alcohol in the proper ratio, and I have a match for one of the most popular additives at considerably less cost per ounce.
Again, find and READ the MSDS for the products you buy. It can be very enlightening!
From my reading, I have come to understand one thing about algae growth in diesel fuel: No water in the fuel, no algae will grow.
The algae grows only at the water/fuel interface.
I check my water/fuel separator and fuel filter frequently. No water, no "red algae", so no problem, no need for a biocide.
Locally, we have winter blend fuel at this time of year, so there is very little use for an anti-gel additive.
My previous diesel truck (1994 Dodge 3500) had 275K on the odometer when I got rid of it. No additives were used while I had it, except once when due to lack of use it sat with summer fuel in it during a sudden cold spell. I added an anti-gel to get it going until I could fill it with winter fuel.
IF I decide to use any additive in the fuel in my present truck, I will make my own. Naphtha, diesel fuel, and isopropyl alcohol in the proper ratio, and I have a match for one of the most popular additives at considerably less cost per ounce.
Again, find and READ the MSDS for the products you buy. It can be very enlightening!
