FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS (for diesel fuel)

[mtrumpet]

Has anyone tried this "FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS" ? I've read some good things about it online, but then again, that's online. Just wondering if it's any good, or just more snake oil? They also make other products like injector cleaners, etc.

FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS

[luvlabs]

You might want to reconsider anything that contains benzene or benzene derivatives. Benzene is a potent carcinogen and really not worth the risk of using. Good 'ol number 2 diesel has plenty of lubricity considering most of it sold today is 5-20% bio-diesel.

[mtrumpet]

WILDEBILL308 wrote:

mtrumpet wrote:
Has anyone tried this "FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS" ? I've read some good things about it online, but then again, that's online. Just wondering if it's any good, or just more snake oil? They also make other products like injector cleaners, etc.

FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS

These are approved by Cummins.
https://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdfs/product_lit/americas_brochures/LT32599_08.pdf

You might find this test of fuel additives interesting.
http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/Diesel_fuel_additive_test.pdf
Bill

Very interesting results on the tests of fuel additives. Thanks for passing that along.

[WILDEBILL308]

mtrumpet wrote:
Has anyone tried this "FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS" ? I've read some good things about it online, but then again, that's online. Just wondering if it's any good, or just more snake oil? They also make other products like injector cleaners, etc.

FPPF LUBRICITY PLUS

These are approved by Cummins.
https://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdfs/product_lit/americas_brochures/LT32599_08.pdf

You might find this test of fuel additives interesting.
http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/Diesel_fuel_additive_test.pdf
Bill

[mtrumpet]

mowermech wrote:
This is Howes diesel treatment:

Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated middle
(CAS No) 64742-46-7
40 - 70
Flam. Liq. 4
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Asp. Tox. 1

Stoddard solvent
(CAS No) 8052-41-3
15 - 40
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT RE 1
Asp. Tox. 1

Petroleum distillates, hydrotreated light
(CAS No) 64742-47-8
10 - 30
Flam. Liq. 3
Asp. Tox. 1

Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic
(CAS No) 64742-95-6
1 - 5
Flam. Liq. 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2A
Asp. Tox. 1

Benzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl-
(CAS No) 95-63-6
1 - 5
Flam. Liq. 3
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2A
STOT SE 3

Fatty acid amine reaction product
Trade secret
1 - 5
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2A

Nonane
(CAS No) 111-84-2
1 - 5
Flam. Liq. 3
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Asp. Tox. 1

Naphthalene
(CAS No) 91-20-3
0.1 - 1
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral)
Carc. 2

Ethylbenzene
(CAS No) 100-41-4
< 0.1
Flam. Liq. 2
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2B
Carc. 2
Asp. Tox. 1

Cumene
(CAS No) 98-82-8
< 0.1
Flam. Liq. 3
Carc. 2
STOT SE 3
Asp. Tox. 1
* The specific chemical identity and exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret in accordance with paragraph (i) of §1910.120

mowermech,
...and that is all supposed to mean what? If I were a chemist (which I am far from) that all might mean something. But, seeing as I am not, then...? An added explanation might be helpful to a chemical "dummy" like me.

[Pass42]

I use PenRay POW-R Performance Diesel Fuel Enhancer...have in 2 diesels ... no issues...

[mowermech]

This is Howes diesel treatment:

Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated middle
(CAS No) 64742-46-7
40 - 70
Flam. Liq. 4
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Asp. Tox. 1

Stoddard solvent
(CAS No) 8052-41-3
15 - 40
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT RE 1
Asp. Tox. 1

Petroleum distillates, hydrotreated light
(CAS No) 64742-47-8
10 - 30
Flam. Liq. 3
Asp. Tox. 1

Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic
(CAS No) 64742-95-6
1 - 5
Flam. Liq. 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2A
Asp. Tox. 1

Benzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl-
(CAS No) 95-63-6
1 - 5
Flam. Liq. 3
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2A
STOT SE 3

Fatty acid amine reaction product
Trade secret
1 - 5
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2A

Nonane
(CAS No) 111-84-2
1 - 5
Flam. Liq. 3
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Asp. Tox. 1

Naphthalene
(CAS No) 91-20-3
0.1 - 1
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral)
Carc. 2

Ethylbenzene
(CAS No) 100-41-4
< 0.1
Flam. Liq. 2
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2B
Carc. 2
Asp. Tox. 1

Cumene
(CAS No) 98-82-8
< 0.1
Flam. Liq. 3
Carc. 2
STOT SE 3
Asp. Tox. 1
* The specific chemical identity and exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret in accordance with paragraph (i) of §1910.120

[mtrumpet]

Fiesta,
That would seem to make sense on a new (newer) engine. However, mine is a 2002.

To date, I've been using HOWE'S DIESEL TREATMENT about every three of four tank fulls. I started using it a couple of years ago on the recommendation of a couple of over-the-road trucker acquaintances of mine. Seems to be a popular choice amongst them. Until a day or so ago, I hadn't heard of the FPPF product.

HOWE'S DIESEL TREATMENT

[Fiesta]

My brand new Cummins (manual) says NO ADDITIVES.

[the_vfox]

I use no additives, three diesels and never an issue. This stuff sounds like more snake oil in search of a problem.

[DSDP_Don]

I also run OptiLube Summer Blend. Within the last year Cummins has changed their position on fuel additives and DOES recommend adding products that improve lubricity. If you were to buy perfectly blended fuel that meets all of the Governments specifications, then there would be no need for additives. Cummins and independent studies have determined that we often get fuel that doesn't meet the Government standards for lubricity.

[Pogoil]

For lubricity I use OptiLube summer blend. Will admit the product you linked looks interesting.

Pogoil.

[mowermech]

As with all such products, look up the MSDS, look at the ingredients and health warnings, and then think about whether you want that in your fuel tank.
I have, and I don't.
Even when I had a diesel, I did not use any such additives.