Anyone Use Power Service Cetane Boost
I have read on a blog or two that using Power Service Cetane Boost helps diesel trucks run better. Anyone here use it? Does it work like they claim? Is it worth using on a 2012 F250 or just on olde...
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vietvet66-67 wrote:
I have never used any additive at all since my owners manual said DO NOT USE
ANY ADDITIVE IN THIS ENGINE. The only other comment is if you encounter a special problem, your dealer will advise a special product. In this case it is Standyne. Never had a problem, never needed any additive.
You know, owners manual is a good thing to read.
According to your signature, your truck is a 2006, so seems your owners manual would be the same age.
Here's my point.
In 2006, the diesel fuel your truck generally used was high sulfur, because the ULSD we use now was just getting started.
The high sulfur diesel then had a wear scar rating in the 420 range. Which meant good lubricating qualities.
That was then. NOW; ULSD sold in the United States has a wear scar rating of 520.
Poor lubricating quality.
Bosch and other diesel component manufacturers have said diesel fuel with a wear scar rating of 460 or higher will have long term detrimental affects on diesel components.
Europe and Canada mandate ULSD with a wear scar rating of 460. Our standards in the US are just too poor when compared with those standards.
Remember, that 2006 owners manual was not written with ULSD in mind.
