Diesel Additives?

[Darth Garry]

Just wondering if anyone on here is running any fuel additives for their motors.  I know that with the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, the lubricating ability of the fuel is supposedly dramatically reduced.

Personally, I've been running stanadyne performance formula for years.  Before the low sulfur fuel, I used to run half strength, now I run full strength (60 gallons/bottle).  I have noticed slightly (very slight) increase in performance and MPG with the stuff, and since my local diesel guys recommended it, it appears to be a good solution.

They also warned strongly against anything that disperses water.  I guess products that disperse water have alchohol in it which can reak havoc inside an injection pump.  FWIW.

Any opinions on products out there?

Garry

[jtanguay]

The only product manufactured by Power Service that contains the type of non-harmful alcohols recommended by engine manufacturers for removal of water is Power Service Diesel 911. Diesel 911, as its name implies, is used to solve the fuel emergencies diesel engine operators most commonly encounter. In winter, Diesel 911 reliquefies gelled fuel and de-ices frozen fuel-filters in a matter of minutes, eliminating the need for a tow truck. Diesel 911 also removes water from the fuel system to prevent icing problems and extend the life of fuel-filters, fuel injection pumps and fuel injectors.

No other Power Service product contains any alcohols of any kind, including Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost and Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost.

I use power service... the cetane boost seems to help the car move along better!  and there is no alcohol except in the diesel 911 stuff.

[Jetta Fan]

I'm running Power Swervice as well. Pour some in with each fill (keep a bottle in the trunk). Seems to work OK, but not sure of performance gains, but since I always run it, I'd have to not run it to see if the car didn't work as well.

[FineFrank]

I've been using Parowax brand canning wax (one pound per ten gallon tank) for two summers now, and Aeroshell 120 (eight ounces per ten gallon tank) for one winter.
Both increase the lubricity greatly. Sometimes I think I notice my engine  running smoother, but it may be in my mind.

Paraffin was the first thing that the refiners removed from diesel fuel, and it made sense to me to put it back.

[Trimster]

so how do you add the wax? shavings down the fill spout? I guess the fuel dissolves it on contact?

bob

[burn_your_money]

so how do you add the wax? shavings down the fill spout? I guess the fuel dissolves it on contact?

bob

I'm wondering the same thing

I'm currently using power service, although I didn't add it to my last tank for some reason???

[tylernt]

Another Powerservice user here -- just because Wal-Mart had it for cheap. I don't measure, just glug a little in and then fuel up. No IP leaks on ULSD so far except for a cold start cover (not the shaft, the cover, and it happened right when I pulled off one my of injector return lines one day so I think the momentary vacuum killed it).

[nogama3]

i use Millers Power Plus diesel additive. Havent realy took much notice if it helps as i just pour it in and drive away.

[clbanman]

I use Powerservice.  I'm running a 1.6 N/A, and can't say I noticed any performance gains, but mileage went up by about 4 mpg (Imperial).  This is averaged over about 8 months prior to using Powerservice, and about 4 months of use.  I did a full bottle (small) first time, and now put about 1/6 of the bottle in per tank.  I don't measure, just eyeball off the side of the bottle.  Price locally at the Walmart is almost double Canadian Tire's price.  (10.99 versus 5.99)