Fuel Additives

[Kubota 2350]

What fuel additives do you use in diesel fuel, I always used them in my Kubota, JD, and in my diesel pick-up,
Anyway my JD I have now has a DPF and I wonder if I can use anything without damaging the DPF?

Also read some guy's are using 2 cycle oil

 

[Einthewoods]

I use Power Service additives.

This one in the winter (freezing temps at all):
Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost - Power Service

And one of these during the non-freezing months:
Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost - Power Service
Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner - Power Service

 

[Einthewoods]

And yes, you can use them with DPF:

Is it safe to use Power Service diesel additives in engines with diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts and/or EGR engines? - Power Service

 

[Wagtail]

I use Fuel Doctors: Fuel Doctors | Your Complete Fuel System Conditioner Injector Cleaner I don't know if it's available in your part of the world but the world is a smaller place with the intertubes.

This stuff is used in all diesel tanks, including the big ones for home generators. It saved my 4105 when I had a nasty biological growth in the tank... broke down the 'nasties' to the point where I didn't even have to replace the fuel filter! ath:

I add 50ml to every 20ltr 'can' of diesel I get.

 

[Kubota 2350]

I use Fuel Doctors: Fuel Doctors | Your Complete Fuel System Conditioner Injector Cleaner I don't know if it's available in your part of the world but the world is a smaller place with the intertubes.

This stuff is used in all diesel tanks, including the big ones for home generators. It saved my 4105 when I had a nasty biological growth in the tank... broke down the 'nasties' to the point where I didn't even have to replace the fuel filter! ath:

I add 50ml to every 20ltr 'can' of diesel I get.

Looks like some good stuff, but I don't find it for sale in the USA

 

[jgayman]

What fuel additives do you use in diesel fuel, I always used them in my Kubota, JD, and in my diesel pick-up,
Anyway my JD I have now has a DPF and I wonder if I can use anything without damaging the DPF?

Also read some guy's are using 2 cycle oil

JD sells winter and summer blended diesel fuel treatment. It is very inexpensive. Like $7.00 for a bottle that treats 52 gallons (winter blend). If in doubt, use the JD stuff in your JD machine.

 

[Kubota 2350]

JD sells winter and summer blended diesel fuel treatment. It is very inexpensive. Like $7.00 for a bottle that treats 52 gallons (winter blend). If in doubt, use the JD stuff in your JD machine.

Thanks, wasn't aware JD had this.

 

[inode]

Sta-Bil in tractor and Stanadyne in Duramax truck.

 

[TCSavage]

Power Service

 

[atsah]

I use power service or Lucus..

 

[shooterdon]

I use Power Service additives.

This one in the winter (freezing temps at all):
Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost - Power Service

And one of these during the non-freezing months:
Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost - Power Service
Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner - Power Service

I use the same additives. May be overkill, but better safe than sorry

 

[RoyJackson]

Power Service White bottle, summer and winter...for the last 10+ years

 

[buickanddeere]

What fuel additives do you use in diesel fuel, I always used them in my Kubota, JD, and in my diesel pick-up,
Anyway my JD I have now has a DPF and I wonder if I can use anything without damaging the DPF?

Also read some guy's are using 2 cycle oil

Why bother with lotions, potions , magic and sorcery?

 

[Kubota 2350]

Why bother with lotions, potions , magic and sorcery?

You lost me with this one.

 

[beenthere]

Why bother with lotions, potions , magic and sorcery?

I tend to agree that the additives are just that.. no way to prove that any of them really work as advertised or that they are necessary.

 

[RustyA]

Anyone up North that has experienced a gelled diesel due to poor winter blend fuel might tend to lean towards the additive camp. I blend my own #1 and #2 50% at the off-road pump so I know for a fact I'm getting true winter blend. Then I also add a winter anti-gel/cetane booster so I know for a fact on a zero degree day I won't have trouble plowing snow. I did my stint with a tarp and torpedo heater trying to thaw a gelled tractor once, never again. 4 ounces of prevention is way easier

 

[atsah]

Anyone up North that has experienced a gelled diesel due to poor winter blend fuel might tend to lean towards the additive camp. I blend my own #1 and #2 50% at the off-road pump so I know for a fact I'm getting true winter blend. Then I also add a winter anti-gel/cetane booster so I know for a fact on a zero degree day I won't have trouble plowing snow. I did my stint with a tarp and torpedo heater trying to thaw a gelled tractor once, never again. 4 ounces of prevention is way easier

Bingo..

 

[D2Cat]

Yes, wait unit you have some algae growing in your fuel and you'll quickly find "lotions, potions , magic and sorcery" are simple time saving problem solvers.

 

[buickanddeere]

Anyone up North that has experienced a gelled diesel due to poor winter blend fuel might tend to lean towards the additive camp. I blend my own #1 and #2 50% at the off-road pump so I know for a fact I'm getting true winter blend. Then I also add a winter anti-gel/cetane booster so I know for a fact on a zero degree day I won't have trouble plowing snow. I did my stint with a tarp and torpedo heater trying to thaw a gelled tractor once, never again. 4 ounces of prevention is way easier

Why not just run straight #1 diesel and not have to worry about paraffin wax ? The only additive to consider would be isopropyl alcohol to “absorb” water .

 

[buickanddeere]

Yes, wait unit you have some algae growing in your fuel and you'll quickly find "lotions, potions , magic and sorcery" are simple time saving problem solvers.

Never seen algae here. Tanks are indoors in the shade . Plus enough fuel is rotated through to keep it fresh.