Lubrication in Fuel for pump seals etc.

wolfman · Feb 4, 2009

So like a dummy, I let it gel; With advice from the knowledgable folks from this site, I got it thawed & running. Now what is the best way to add lubrication in the fuel system? I'm concerned that the anti-gel might harm O-rings or seals. I have in the tank a Power Service-bottle says boosts cetane, lubricates & anti-gel; Also added (from NAPA) a product that really anti-thawed. Afraid this product could do damage the way it ate its way through the ice in lines & filters, etc. Thinking ATF ?

Anonymous-0 · Feb 4, 2009

I always add 2 quarts of ATF to my 275 gallon tank of fuel. Dosent seen to hurt anything. I recall someone on here a while ago saying it helps keep the injectors clean.??? I guess it may lube the pump too.

mj · Feb 4, 2009

(quoted from post at 09:39:55 02/04/09) So like a dummy, I let it gel; With advice from the knowledgable folks from this site, I got it thawed & running. Now what is the best way to add lubrication in the fuel system? I'm concerned that the anti-gel might harm O-rings or seals. I have in the tank a Power Service-bottle says boosts cetane, lubricates & anti-gel; Also added (from NAPA) a product that really anti-thawed. Afraid this product could do damage the way it ate its way through the ice in lines & filters, etc. Thinking ATF ?

Power-Service Winter Blend, Schaeffer's Diesel Treat, etc. will prevent gelling, clean injectors, etc. AND provide added lubricity to the 'new' Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel. But ATF is an old trucker's standby for it's high detergentcy and lubricity as well. Don't think that it helps much with gelling though.

Stovepipe · Feb 4, 2009

I've heard it cleans the injectors very well. I've also been told not to do it all the time, that it creates too much heat at the inj tips and cause premature failure. In warm weather, biodiesel is fantastic for lubricity, you only need 1 or 2%. Not good when cold though.

Stovepipe · Feb 4, 2009

Before everyone chews me out, the biodiesel degrades rubber, so it may not be OK in all fuel systems.(depends on components.)

Anonymous-0 · Feb 4, 2009

I hear you stovepipe, I have a 2000 ford with the powerstroke diesel. I havent really seen any rubber "FUEL" lines, theres enought other emissions lines, but I would think the fuel would be all steel, now if the return lines are rubber I dont know! Anyway does anyone know were the rubber lines would be? or rubber gaskets? Maybe in the injector pump? I dont know. Is anyone running b20 biodiesel in the powerstroke right now? jayinNY

Kelly MT · Feb 4, 2009

My 97 powerstroke has rubber lines down in the valley for the transfer pump to filter. I need to replace them now as they are leaking and cracked. I use Power Services in all my diesel fuel year round. I have 13 diesel engines some with many hours on them that still run strong and clean. Good additives are a requirement with the ULSD we have today. Even my newest diesel, 2006, calls for a fuel additive. PS is my choice but there are several other good products out there.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 4, 2009

Yes, Im glad to here that, I use the power service with slick diesel in it, in my truck too. The white bottle with the red cap,,,,, boy is it just me or does that stuff smell gooooooood. lol j

Anonymous-0 · Feb 5, 2009

Fellow who worked blending atf says it is 20 weight oil , red dye and a seal conditioner.So common motor oil should do the job.You sure dont want any red color in highway diesel fuel.This should shoot down the idea that ATF has magical qualities.ATF will do nothing for the gelling problem.Kerosene helps but the tax hogs have put red dye in most kerosene.

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