Tractor Diesel Fuel Additive

[Beaud39]

I had been looking and looking for a easy to use quality fuel additive. Came across this stuff and I'm very pleased. I've used it in my Mahindra and New Holland.
Super simple!!!! It is winter time, so I just dumped the whole bottle in, and filled the tank. Noticed less smoke on initial start up and less clattering at idle. In my eyes it was money well spent, and I will continue to use it throughout the seasons.

Tractor Diesel Fuel Additive​

 

[airbiscuit]

You should also be using a Biocide

 

[grsthegreat]

I generally never add anything, but this season im adding power service. No snow, so im not using fuel.

 

[5030]

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The 3 that I use and always have used, not only in the tractors but my big truck with it's 3406 Cat as well. Today, a certified by the EPA biocide is almost mandatory and far as I can tell, Bio-Kleen is the only EPA certified biocide on the market. Easy to tell as well. Just look at any bottle of diesel additive that touts itself as a biocide and see if there is an MSDS cautionary label attached 'as required by Federal Law'. No label means no biocide added. Real simple actually and you don't ever want to get microbial growth in your diesel as it's very expensive to remedy. I know, been down that road in the past and it wasn't a cheap date so buy the biocide and use it with every tank of fuel. I keep more than one bottle of it on hand all the time and the dosage per gallon of diesel is small so a bottle goes a long way.

When it comes to microbe prevention, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

 

[Bearsixty7]

The 3 that I use and always have used, not only in the tractors but my big truck with it's 3406 Cat as well. Today, a certified by the EPA biocide is almost mandatory and far as I can tell, Bio-Kleen is the only EPA certified biocide on the market. Easy to tell as well. Just look at any bottle of diesel additive that touts itself as a biocide and see if there is an MSDS cautionary label attached 'as required by Federal Law'. No label means no biocide added. Real simple actually and you don't ever want to get microbial growth in your diesel as it's very expensive to remedy. I know, been down that road in the past and it wasn't a cheap date so buy the biocide and use it with every tank of fuel. I keep more than one bottle of it on hand all the time and the dosage per gallon of diesel is small so a bottle goes a long way.

When it comes to microbe prevention, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

I've been using biobor JF Biobor JF – Biobor Fuel Additives

EPA Biocide Registration # 65217-1

 

[5030]

I've been using biobor JF Biobor JF – Biobor Fuel Additives

EPA Biocide Registration # 65217-1

Never seen it around here, just Bio-Kleen. If it has the registration number, it's legit.

 

[WM75Guy]

Power Service white bottle for me. Just ordered another 9 12-ounce bottles off Amazon.

 

[rScotty]

I've been using biobor JF Biobor JF – Biobor Fuel Additives

EPA Biocide Registration # 65217-1

Never seen it around here, just Bio-Kleen. If it has the registration number, it's legit.

I use Power Service Bio-Kleen, but don't recall seeing JF Biobor for sale where I buy additive.

I have not idea how to judge one biocide against another. We don't have biodiesel here and just buy regular Ultra Low Sulfur at the pump for all our diesels.

What led you to the brand that you use? Have you tried different types?

rScotty

 

[shooterdon]

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I use them as well. Cheap insurance.

 

[5030]

I use Power Service Bio-Kleen, but don't recall seeing JF Biobor for sale where I buy additive.

I have not idea how to judge one biocide against another. We don't have biodiesel here and just buy regular Ultra Low Sulfur at the pump for all our diesels.

What led you to the brand that you use? Have you tried different types?

rScotty

Don't matter if it's bio-diesel or not, all on road and off road ULSD is algae prone today, especially when it sits for an extended time, unused in a vessel with an air space and in temperature changes.

I went on the Biobore website and it is EPZ certified and you can buy it on Amascon and I may give it a try when my Bio-Kleen supply runs low.

Never seen it for sale around here in any brick and mortar store however. You can buy it in quantities up to a gallon but ot's not a cheap date.

It's produced by the Hammond Oil company btw.

 

[Robin Veerman]

I've been using biobor JF Biobor JF – Biobor Fuel Additives

EPA Biocide Registration # 65217-1

I’ve been using it too. Biocide is difficult to find here in Ontario….but was lucky to find it at a marina that services the larger pleasure boats that ply Lake Ontario

 

[Bearsixty7]

... JF Biobor.

What led you to the brand that you use? Have you tried different types?

rScotty

For me It was recommended on one of the forums I'm on. Could have been here but most likely on a Powerstroke or RV forum.
I ordered it on Amazon. It lasts a long time as it only takes 1/2 oz or 1 oz per 40 gallons. I add it to the pickup tank when I fill up and don't plan to drive it soon and I add to every fuel can when I fill them up as it may sit for months before going in the tractor or pickup.
I also add Amsoil Fuel injector cleaner or All-in-One at the same time.

 

[drizler]

Question, Does PIR-D have any of those properties? It’s supposed to be the end all be all of long term storage / rejuvination

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I learned about BioBor (and a lot about bacteria in diesel tanks) after buying a machine that had sat for years without a cap on the tank. There was water all the way up to the edge of the filler neck.

The bottom three inches of the tank looked like it was covered with a spray-in bedliner. It took dozens of cleanings of the strainer before the black particles were finally all (?) gone. That machine's been running great since, now only getting Howe's to prevent gelling.

BioBor definitely helped, and it was ordered from Amazon - like most everything else I buy, since there are no stores around except for a grocery store and NAPA.

 

[big bubba]

OP: to make a decision on additive, important to identify just what fuel problems you are trying to prevent. to me, there are 4 main reasons for using an additive:
1) moisture removal 2) injector lubricity 3) anti gelling in cold 4) algae,etc. growth in the diesel.
in addition, would be helpful to identify your location to make a decision on above. i have not run across a product that includes all 4 preventative measures. usually the biocide is stand alone, but i could be wrong

also if you'll be using a storage tank or just 5 gal containers. so important as well to ensure your supplier is high volume to avoid above mentioned potential issues
best regards

 

[5030]

If you go to the Biobore website and read their missives, they state that microbial algae looks like coffee grounds and I agree 100% as I've dealt with it and it wasn't a cheap date either. It will destroy lift pumps, injection pumps and injectors real quick. Cost me over a grand in parts and I did the grunt work myself. Being once bitten, I'm real shy about a repeat so I use the PS Bio Kleen but I will try the Hammond product in the future.

 

[mjonesnh]

Use to use Power Service but changed to Optilube XPD. Numbers from several years ago showed the XPD as having greater lubricity than just about any additive available at that time. As far as antigel, never an issue with either additive. Almost never buy diesel in wintertime so all diesel in can would be summer blend carry over. Have used summer fuel with double shot of Optilube XPD down to 11F,. Zero problems with gelling. Any colder than that and I probably will not be on tractor anyway.

 

[5030]

Gelling and microbial algae have nothing in common with each other at all.

 

[5030]

Simply put, if any additive you buy don't carry either an MSDS label or an EPA/MSDS registration number and they claim their product kills microbial algae, they are full of BS. That simple.

You won't find Power Service Red or white bottle claiming to be an algaecide because it isn't. Neither is Howes or Optilube for that matter. They may be an anti gel / lubricity additive but not a biocide. I've never had the need for a lubricity additive ever. and I have a gob more hours on my tractors than 99% of the folks on this site have anyway.

 

[big bubba]

yes, which is why an owner needs to identify which of the 4 potential diesel fuel issues needs addressing before purchasing a product. haven't seen a product that covers all 4 issues i mentioned earlier