Diesel mix mistake?

   / Diesel mix mistake? #1  

maxqwest

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Kubota 7610
I mixed Opti-Lube XPT formula,1/2 oz. per gallon.In 5 gallons diesel as stated as mix rate. Then added 1 oz. amsoil cetane booster,as stated for + 7.I did not notice Opti-Lube boosts cetane,did not say how much.Did I screw up?Sorry for stupid question,please reply.
 
   / Diesel mix mistake? #2  
I think you are fine with that. I don't think extra cetane will hurt anything. If anything, it will probably run and pull better. If in doubt, just add a little more pump diesel to the tank.
 
   / Diesel mix mistake? #3  
Cetane boosters can only go up so far. If one adds 7 points and the other also adds 7 points, you would expect to be up 14 points, right? But you will only be up 7-9 points in all likelihood.

No problems to be expected (other than a slight loss in $$ from the un-needed double dose).

jb
 
   / Diesel mix mistake? #4  
I agree... your cetain numbers aren't going to skyrocket.. but be just about where they would be from either of the addatives.

soundguy
 
   / Diesel mix mistake?
  • Thread Starter
#5  
Thank you for all the info.Mixing different additives makes me wonder what I've made.I'll stick with one from now on.Thanks again to all and your time to reply.God bless,and thank you,wonderfull people!
 

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