Additives for Diesel Fuel?

[OKCHunter]

I've owned numerous gasoline engines over the years but now have my first diesel engine truck. Anybody use additives to prevent gelling of the fuel during the winter? What about a Cetane booster?

 

[undeg01]

Last 4 trucks I've owned were diesel and buying another tomorrow. I've never had the need for additives here. However, if you are going to be in areas of extended cold temps and high moisture, it would be advisable.

 

[cowzrul]

I just bought my first diesel last month. Welcome to the club!

 

[OKCHunter]

I just bought my first diesel last month. Welcome to the club!

Thanks. I've got an F250 and love the power - I can't hardly tell when I have my 5th wheel RV hooked up. I had the F250 with 6.2L gas before; it pulled the RV fine but I could tell the engine was really working, and it went through the gears frequently going up and down hills.

 

[cowzrul]

Thanks. I've got an F250 and love the power - I can't hardly tell when I have my 5th wheel RV hooked up. I had the F250 with 6.2L gas before; it pulled the RV fine but I could tell the engine was really working, and it went through the gears frequently going up and down hills.

Nice! Just bought our first 5th wheel and that required an upgrade from my Tundra. We picked up the camper in Arkansas and on the way home I was passing cars going up hills with ease. Today I bought a gooseneck hitch.

 

[Dieselwrench]

Last 4 trucks I've owned were diesel and buying another tomorrow. I've never had the need for additives here. However, if you are going to be in areas of extended cold temps and high moisture, it would be advisable.

You are spot on sir. It doesn't get cold enough long enough around here to worry about gelling fuel. My pov and work truck sit outside all year and have never gelled. My pov sat outside all winter the year we had below freezing temps for a week (I think that was six years ago?) with no problems, and I don't drive that truck but once or twice every two weeks.

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[Personofinterest]

Every so often I put an additive in to help lube the fuel pump. 250,000 on her and no problems. Knock on wood.

 

[918evo]

I run tcw3 2 stroke oil in my 6.0s. 1 oz/gallon ratio. I wouldn't use it on a dpf truck. I recommend opti-lube xpd.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Walmart 2-stroke oil is all I've ever used, mainly to add needed lubricity to the fuel.
Actually it's pretty good stuff.
Older trucks were designed for better fuel that what is offered today.
Pumps and injectors need the lost lubricity to live longer lives.

I use it in my Ford 7.3 and Dodge 5.9 24v. Yeah, they're older trucks.
Never had a gel problem.
Algae would be more of a concern for me.

 

[Dieselwrench]

Walmart 2-stroke oil is all I've ever used, mainly to add needed lubricity to the fuel.
Actually it's pretty good stuff.
Older trucks were designed for better fuel that what is offered today.
Pumps and injectors need the lost lubricity to live longer lives.

I use it in my Ford 7.3 and Dodge 5.9 24v. Yeah, they're older trucks.
Never had a gel problem.
Algae would be more of a concern for me.

You could use biocide to kill the algae. Just don't get ANY on your person. That stuff will really mess your insides up.

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