Who treats their diesel fuel?

[et2]

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?

[w4phj]

I keep my tank full and use Biobor. A complete set of filters
is always carried along with all fluids.

[midnightsadie]

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.

[DSDP_Don]

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

[Sully2]

I use Howe's Lubricator and periodically put in a biocide.

[et2]

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.

[lryrob9301]

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.