Fuel Additive

Me&Margie · Post by **Me&Margie** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:05 pm

We are in the planning stages of our first long trip with the Bird. My question to the other diesel drivers out there is, how often you put additive in your fuel when you are on the road. My normal habit is to add some at every fill-up, but haven't been on the road for an extended period yet.
Thanks.......................Marv

gmarker · Post by **gmarker** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:26 pm

I use Deisel Kleen + Cetane Boost in every tank. I understand that additive sold by Ford is also pretty good. Had problems with the EGR valve coking up until I started using it. No problems since and I have noticed a small increase in MPG, quicker starting , and seems to run quieter.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:52 am

I use the Diesel Kleen as well and like it. Get it at WalMart.

Post by **Mike Clay** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:13 am

I use a cup of Howes every fill up when on the road

Me&Margie · Post by **Me&Margie** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:35 am

Sounds good. I use Diesel Kleen as well so it's off to Wal-Mart. Thanks

campswithcritters · Post by **campswithcritters** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:37 am

Call me cheap but I have never added anything on any of my trucks and never had a problem. I always buy from high volumn sellers so I know its fresh and change filter every 10000 miles.

JDennis · Post by **JDennis** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:53 am

Good Morning--

I have been adding a "lubricant" by Stanudyne(??)--for use in the new diesel--low sulphur--

JimD

yogi154 · Post by **yogi154** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:24 pm

I use Howes when I rember ,I better add so today
Wayne

Me&Margie · Post by **Me&Margie** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:10 pm

O.K., guys, you got me convinced. Additive at every fill-up. Now all I've got to remember is, I can't pump it myself when we are in Oregon!!??

campswithcritters · Post by **campswithcritters** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:14 pm

Me&Margie wrote:O.K., guys, you got me convinced. Additive at every fill-up. Now all I've got to remember is, I can't pump it myself when we are in Oregon!!??

??? Whats up with that? I just pumped my tanks full in Troutdale OR at Flying J. Something I don't know about?

Rob & Cathy · Post by **Rob & Cathy** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:31 pm

campswithcritters wrote:
Me&Margie wrote:O.K., guys, you got me convinced. Additive at every fill-up. Now all I've got to remember is, I can't pump it myself when we are in Oregon!!??
??? Whats up with that? I just pumped my tanks full in Troutdale OR at Flying J. Something I don't know about?

Yep, I'm surprised you got away with pumping your own.

Rob

campswithcritters · Post by **campswithcritters** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:51 pm

The guy ahead of me did the same, as well as the guy beside me. Guess they forgot to tell us foreigners, never saw any other people to pump it for us!

MountainMan · Post by **MountainMan** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:08 pm

Diesel Fuel has a lower Flash Point than Gasoline so in Oregon ( according to Oregon Law ) You Can pump yourself....But only Diesel..

Post by **Mike Clay** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:18 pm

Not all stations allow you to do it. This is an old topic but in the Portland area now it a 10% bio blend so you do not need anything else.

snoking · Post by **snoking** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:41 am

Mike Clay wrote:Not all stations allow you to do it. This is an old topic but in the Portland area now it a 10% bio blend so you do not need anything else.

You guys got French Fry powered trucks in Portland area?

Watch what you use as a additive. Some help and some do not. I use WallyWorld 2 cycle oil in my old 2001.5, it is not good for the post 2007.5 engines.

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