fuel additives

[Shawn T. W.]

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Since the goobermint took all the lubricating qualities out of Diesel Fuel

I find that hard to believe ... ALL?

Really? I drive a New Kenworth Truck with a Cummins X15 engine, I do add myself some Hot Shot Winter Extreme when temperature is going below +30° which also includes a extra lubricant, but majority of the fuel I burn in 600K miles before we trade them in at 4 years old is just what I pump out of the truck stops I go to, Flying J, Pilot, and Love's ... Mostly a biodiesel blend of 5-20%

On my personally owned tractors I run 100% "dino-diesel", I run Hot Shots Everyday in the summer (with a half dose of the LX4 added) and in the winter I use there Winter Defense (with a half dose of the LX4 added) besides roughly twice a year I use there DIESEL EXTREME system cleaner ... Be aware that there are two ways to "remove" water/condensate ... One is allow it to "mix" with the fuel and burn it ... The other is to "help" it separate from the fuel, and you collect and remove it ... Hot Shot uses the later, I prefer that way better, research if you want to push water through your injectors and pump ...

 

[dodge man]

If you look at that study, biodiesel had the best lubrication quality’s.

 

[Shawn T. W.]

It also has the best ability to also absorb water ...

My original point was we drive 600K miles ... There must be still lubricant in the fuel, the government didn't take it ALL out!

 

[RayIN]

The only additive I would be interested in would be if I had a Diesel with a HPFP (highpressurefuelpump). In that case I would want to add an additive that helps lubricate the fuel pump. Some pumps are better than others but they all need lubricating these days. HPFPs are a different animal altogether. Forget all the Old-School stuff when it comes to them. Otherwise, it could cost you a LOT of money

Since the goobermint took all the lubricating qualities out of Diesel Fuel, it's a good idea to add some back in. Especially if you're running Winter Fuel or mixing in kerosene. I don't believe kerosene has much in the way of lubricating qualties. If any at all.

YMMV

The best overall lubricant is biodiesel, which also happens to be the lowest cost.

 

[SatchmoIsBack]

Some people take all the fun out of everything

 

[dodge man]

Biodiesel has the best lubrication qualities but yes it is also the first to gel up. Given a choice I like to run pure diesel but the only way to get it is off road. I can get that from a friend on occasion.