Steve-Maine
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I have an 06 Duromax Diesel. What would be a good fuel additive to use. Do you use it every tank full. Thanks
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Richard G.
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1 oz of 2 cycle oil per gallon with TCW3 is as good as it gets.
dcarp
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- Schulenburg Texas
Times 2 on the Hot Shot.
I watched this video a while ago and this guy did some very interesting testing on diesel additives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8gDN_6esfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8gDN_6esfs
Hot Shot is very popular in the diesel world. There are many test available online if you'd want to research all of it,but Hot Shot performs very well. This day in age with the new technology diesels it is a must. Even the manufacturers recommend it. It is not a waist of money. The biggest threat to the fuel systems is the quality of fuel we use and the lack of maintenance at the pumps and who knows what's going on under the ground in the tanks.
caterpillar guy
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Forget the snake oil and patent additives and just buy clean fuel from reputable suppliers. Plug it in during cold weather below 20-30 degrees. Cold depends on the area. Fuel is already blended for the area it is sold in. If going to FL or other southern areas during the winter just buy fuel as you come north and problem solved. I never us it at the farm and didn't use it in the semi and ran everywhere From WA to FL or TX in the winter and summer. I used to run to south FL in winter and would fill up in FL then refill in Clinton TN then again in OH then when I got home no problems that way. Would be close to 0 or below some days.
My uncle asked about good diesel fuel additives as well. That hotshot looks good. I'll mention that when I help him install the braked pads and method wheels on his Ram this weekend.
Many of us use from the bulk tank on the farm, nothing blended in.
A few years ago we got one of those cold snaps here, lasted several days. The lows were -20 and colder, the highs didnt get to -5.
My furnace burns #2, the tank is in a sheltered place so works fin. But, I ran out, used more than expected with the cold snap! It was 9pm, not going to call the fuel delivery guy at that time in those conditions for my mistake.
Went to the bulk tank, it wouldnt come out of the hose, too gelled up.
So I drove to town to the 2 stations that sells diesel. And both had bags over the nozzles, they werent blended good enough for the conditions, couldnt even pump their diesel......
So, I would say I wouldnt rely on the pumps to always have the right blend in their pumps.......
I did get 2 gallons of jelly fuel out of my bulk tank, which I had put in the basement to warm up. So when I got back to the house that had unjelled itself and I could get the furnace going.
That was an interesting day tho.
Paul
A few years ago we got one of those cold snaps here, lasted several days. The lows were -20 and colder, the highs didnt get to -5.
My furnace burns #2, the tank is in a sheltered place so works fin. But, I ran out, used more than expected with the cold snap! It was 9pm, not going to call the fuel delivery guy at that time in those conditions for my mistake.
Went to the bulk tank, it wouldnt come out of the hose, too gelled up.
So I drove to town to the 2 stations that sells diesel. And both had bags over the nozzles, they werent blended good enough for the conditions, couldnt even pump their diesel......
So, I would say I wouldnt rely on the pumps to always have the right blend in their pumps.......
I did get 2 gallons of jelly fuel out of my bulk tank, which I had put in the basement to warm up. So when I got back to the house that had unjelled itself and I could get the furnace going.
That was an interesting day tho.
Paul
Russ from MN
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- Bemidji MN
I use a little 2-cycle oil, 1 oz. per 5 gallons of fuel, and a little biocide occasionally. In late October I drain the summer diesel and replace with straight no.1, we don't use the tractor much in the winter but I want it ready to go. This is on the CA border of MN, where it can get -40F.
guido
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Caterpillar guy,
Yes, it is as simple as you say. BUT those snake oil salesman are abounded!
When at Mobil our fleet was plug in, batteries where up to speed, and pump fuel in the truck tanks. All that, with an excellent PM schedule, all gas stations NEVER ran out of BLENED PRODUCT FOR THE AREA to sell,
Guido.
Yes, it is as simple as you say. BUT those snake oil salesman are abounded!
When at Mobil our fleet was plug in, batteries where up to speed, and pump fuel in the truck tanks. All that, with an excellent PM schedule, all gas stations NEVER ran out of BLENED PRODUCT FOR THE AREA to sell,
Guido.
Steve if you are buying premium #2 diesel you do not need any other additives. If you are buying the old #2 stove fuel that used to be and still is marketed as #2 diesel by some suppliers, then you will need something like Howes. If you are buying fuel from a pump at one of your cheaper stores, there's a good chance that it barely meets #2 standards. Do not use automatic transmission fluid. It has abrasive additives in it that make the clutches grab together better.
WilBury
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I believe the issue is moisture in the fuel, introduced by leakage or condensation in the tank. That's why one should keep topped up, less room for condensation to form. That, and gelling in some circumstances.
Conditioners disperse & encapsulate water, allowing the engine to burn it as well as prevent gelling.
Conditioners disperse & encapsulate water, allowing the engine to burn it as well as prevent gelling.
buickanddeere
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