DIESEL CETANE RATINGS
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Mar-04-2014 12:43 PM
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Mar-07-2014 10:37 AM
Just about every diesel additive you will find will state that it improves the cetane level. The question is 'How much ?'. I'm guessing it's barely measurable. I also run the Ford additive (PM22A), but I do that to improve the lubricity of the fuel.
Do not confuse cetane improvement with lubricity improvement or with fuel gelling up in cold weather. Those are 3 entirely separate issues with 3 different solutions. And Bio-diesel is a whole different kettle of fish.
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Mar-07-2014 06:18 AM
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Mar-07-2014 05:33 AM
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but rather by the moments that take our breath away.
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Mar-07-2014 03:55 AM
John & Angela wrote:wintersun wrote:
Cetane ratings for diesel is much higher in Europe and I would consider an additive for a car imported into the states. The US manufacturers know about the fuel available in this country and engineer their engines accordingly.
The newer the truck, as in post 2010 the less I would worry about additives. Not that the additive companies are above using scare tactics to sell more product.
Totally agree. Our 7.3 powerstroke showed no difference with and without Cetane. Our little smart car diesels run much quieter and smoother with the cetane additive. Our cummins 8.3 also runs no different although I only tried it once.
I think you'll find the difference is the lubricity additives in whatever it is you're adding, not the increased cetane.
That's why people say that biodiesel makes their diesels run so much quieter. Similarly, for years people have added a couple of ounces per tankful of automatic transmission fluid, two-stroke oil or even just motor oil.
The most common chemical used by far to boost cetane is 2-Ethyl Hexyl Nitrate, the other items mentioned above are there as dispersants, cleaners or to treat and break up paraffin.
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Mar-06-2014 04:16 PM
2oldman wrote:
Nothing more than what I could look up on my own.
Did you look up -
DIESEL CETANE RATINGS or
Diesel cetane ratings?
(Can you hear me now?)..:@
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Mar-06-2014 03:51 PM
wintersun wrote:
Cetane ratings for diesel is much higher in Europe and I would consider an additive for a car imported into the states. The US manufacturers know about the fuel available in this country and engineer their engines accordingly.
The newer the truck, as in post 2010 the less I would worry about additives. Not that the additive companies are above using scare tactics to sell more product.
Totally agree. Our 7.3 powerstroke showed no difference with and without Cetane. Our little smart car diesels run much quieter and smoother with the cetane additive. Our cummins 8.3 also runs no different although I only tried it once.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but rather by the moments that take our breath away.
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Mar-06-2014 03:07 PM
The newer the truck, as in post 2010 the less I would worry about additives. Not that the additive companies are above using scare tactics to sell more product.
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Mar-06-2014 02:12 PM
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Mar-06-2014 01:08 PM
jdog wrote:
Ford sells a FORD or Motorcraft brand Cetane booster additive at their parts counter. What is up with that?
I used that when towing when I had my 2000 7.3. Never could tell much difference in any aspect of the towing, noise or fuel economy.
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Mar-05-2014 11:22 AM
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Mar-05-2014 06:20 AM
wcjeep wrote:
Unless you are going to Alaska or Canada I wouldn't worry about cetane,#1 or #2 diesel. Find station with high volume sales and clean filters.
I may be reading wcjeep's post wrong but, here in MN you had better be running a #1 blended fuel in the winter or your going to Jell up. (That might be spelled Gell up, I'm not sure.)
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Mar-05-2014 03:54 AM
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