Fuel additive

[Momboy007]

Hello All,
I have not needed to operate my Jinma 304 for nearly 8 Months now and was wondering should I be adding some type of fuel stabilizer or something to the fuel, as I do not think i will need it for another 3 months or more.

Thanks in advance,
Rick

 

[Rich Waugh]

Well, it couldn't hurt to add some Diesel Power or similar product. I doubt you have much problem with fuel gelling in San Diego's climate, but condensation collecting in the fuel tank is always a potential problem and a good additive can help avoid that.

 

[Bob Rooks]

Diesel bugs just love the climate down there.
You can try this additive. I've used the gasoline version of this brand and will stand by it.
http://www.amazon.com/Sta-Bil-22254-Stabilizer-Performance-Improver/dp/B0030553CC

I use these in all of my diesel engines:

http://www.hammondscos.com/index.php?id=48

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[Gramps in NM]

I'll second what Bob said, used that in my tractor and diesel trucks for some time. Walmart keeps it in stock around here.

 

[Diamondpilot]

You will also be money well ahead to keep the tank full. Bugs need water and that comes usually in the form of condensation and that is a product of a partially full tank.

Chris

 

[Bob Rooks]

You will also be money well ahead to keep the tank full. Bugs need water and that comes usually in the form of condensation and that is a product of a partially full tank.

Chris

You are correct Chris.
All of us can expect to encounter more bug issues in the future due to the lack of sulfur in diesel fuel. Sulfur was a great impediment to the bugs and arrested their growth somewhat.
But actually, bugs are always in the fuel, it's only when they come in contact with moisture that they become so prolific.

 

[Momboy007]

Rob,
So which one of those additives do I use, and I do keep the tank nearly full always.
We do have plenty of wal-Marts around here

Rick

 

[Bob Rooks]

Rob,
So which one of those additives do I use, and I do keep the tank nearly full always.
We do have plenty of wal-Marts around here

Rick

If you keep the tank full at all times there is less chance of condensation forming so you wouldn't necessairly have to treat it with a biocide if you are currently bug free, unless you are storing quantities in bulk, . I think you can store diesel safely for up to a year with little loss of the calorific value, much longer than that and I wouldn't trust it unless you treated it with something like StaBil. The other treatment contains a sulfur lubrication equivalent which for me, is a must for lap-fitted barrels and plungers in the fuel injection pump and injectors. Fuel, and any additive, is the ONLY lubrication they get.

 

[Momboy007]

Hello All,
I ended up adding Power Service Diesel service Suppliment with Cetane booster, will that alone be OK?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[greg_g]

To the best of my knowledge, Power Service products do not contain biocides. But if diesel bugs aren't of concern to you, Power Service is perfectly acceptable for San Diego

//greg//

 

[Bob Rooks]

Hello All,
I ended up adding Power Service Diesel service Suppliment with Cetane booster, will that alone be OK?

Rick,
If you don't already have bugs it's fine.
If you have, or have had bugs, and you like the Power Service products then you might try:
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[Momboy007]

Hey Bob,
How will I know if I have bugs? Do you know the name of the Power service product I should be using?

thanks in advance,
Rick

 

[Bob Rooks]

Hey Bob,
How will I know if I have bugs? Do you know the name of the Power service product I should be using?

thanks in advance,
Rick

You will first notice poor engine performance for no apparent reason. Then you will discover brown/black sludge in your fuel strainer, and in the bottom of the fuel tank. Usually by then it's too late. The bugs are corrosive and can do major damage to fuel system components. With the sulfur in fuel going away, which was kind of a natural bug-killer, you can expect problems in the future (not just you ).
The Power Service Bio-Kleen product is in the link in my previous post

 

[Momboy007]

Rob,
So tomorrow I will get the Bio-Kleen, my tank already has the other stuff that I bought in it, will it hurt to add Bio-Kleen also?

Thanks again,
Rick

 

[Bob Rooks]

Rob,
So tomorrow I will get the Bio-Kleen, my tank already has the other stuff that I bought in it, will it hurt to add Bio-Kleen also?

Thanks again,
Rick

Nope. You're good with both. Just follow the dosing requirements. :thumbsup:

 

[greg_g]

Rob,
So tomorrow I will get the Bio-Kleen,

Unless you have to misfortune to purchase contaminated fuel, the best protection against diesel bugs is a full tank. That minimizes the amount of water in the tank. The line where fuel and water separate is where the organisms propagate. From there they can line the sides of the tank that are exposed.

Given no evidence of infestation, one treatment should do - provided you keep the tank full from that point on. But keep an eye on the fuel sediment bowl, for both water and solids. If you see water only, drain it. If you see solids, dose the tank with biocide again. If not treated, they'll eventually clog the fuel filter. So it wouldn't hurt to have one spare container of biocide and one spare filter on hand.

//greg//

 

[Momboy007]

Thanks Bob and Greg,
I will do all mentioned above

Rick