Diesel Additive Suggestions

[thirdroc17]

Don't do that. the sight couldn't handle all the pictures.

That depends on what you mean by not handle. If it's storage, I never upload pictures to a forum. I upload them to an image host site, and just put a link on the forum. The pictures show up, but all that's stored on the forum are a few characters of code.

If you mean not handle by being slow to load, such as on dial up, yup, pictures take time to load no matter where they are stored.

I really prefer the host site as I can upload it once, then post it to several forums.

 

[Bulldog]

Maybe We should have a post where Members could post pictures of their 4 legged Friends. !!!
(ps) Beautiful Doggy Lil Foot

How about dogs watching guard over the tractors...

My Lab is gone now and the Rotty has grown to about 230 lbs.


Lil Foot, your dog reminds me of my old Mountain Curr. I had one that was solid white.

 

[SteveF]

Well, here's my contribution... there's a familiar tire track here!

 

[trouble11]

SteveF,
Your Pup is Too Cute.

 

[gssixgun]

I finally ended up sticking with this one

http://www.stanadyne.com/view.php?id=74

So far so good...

 

[Dan_R_42]

sixgun, If it is working for you all is good!!!

Never found that brand in my area, but write up about it sounds reasonable.

 

[moog]

When the temperature bottom fell out the other day and the fuel in the skid steer we use at work started gelling it make me think about my tractor although I had never had any issues before. We use Diesel 911 at work and it works pretty well but I couldn't find it anywhere so about the third place I stopped I found this this. It was pretty pricey but it does have a handy measuring deal built in and at 5 gallons at a time in the B3200 it should last for a long time since you will only use 1/4 to 1/2 ounce. That would work out to over 60 "fillups"!

 

[Benhameen]

I finally ended up sticking with this one

http://www.stanadyne.com/view.php?id=74

So far so good...

Before the cold weather really hit here, a friend if mine asked me to do some work on his property for him. On our way there we stopped to fuel up my tractor. I ran across the street to grab a couple sandwiches while he fueled the tractor, he was buying the fuel. When we got back in the truck he told me he had added a fuel additive that he uses in his cummins.

He knows better than this as I have to research such things before I am willing to do them. He reassured me that it was fine. I "googled" it and actually found a post about it here in OTT. Basically said it was fine and after reading other reviews I was ok with it.

Actually it ended up working out good as we had some of the coldest temps I've seen, -16 with the wind chill, and she started right up and ran fine.

Oh yeah, he used the additive you have listed.

 

[Dan_R_42]

When the temperature bottom fell out the other day and the fuel in the skid steer we use at work started gelling it make me think about my tractor although I had never had any issues before. We use Diesel 911 at work and it works pretty well but I couldn't find it anywhere so about the third place I stopped I found this this. It was pretty pricey but it does have a handy measuring deal built in and at 5 gallons at a time in the B3200 it should last for a long time since you will only use 1/4 to 1/2 ounce. That would work out to over 60 "fillups"!

Long term I'm wondering what the shelf life is for your Sta-Bil. Unless you are seriously using your machine, I would bet 60 fill ups would take me more than a few years.

Here ya go moog - Found It:

Q: What is the shelf life of STA-BIL® Fuel Stabilizer?
A: The shelf life of all STA-BIL® brand products is 2 years after the bottle has been opened, provided it has been tightly capped and stored in a cool, dry place. If the product has not yet been opened, you should use the color of the fluid as an indicator. If the product is still bright red, it is fine to use. If the product has turned to av ery dark red (or brown) color, we recommend purchasing a new bottle. It will not harm anything if you use an old bottle of STA-BIL® brand, it just may not be as effective.

 

[thirdroc17]

So much for the bottle of Sta-bil I've been using the last 6 or 8 years in my gas. Either it's still good, or, it was never needed in the first place as I've had no problems.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I finally ended up sticking with this one

http://www.stanadyne.com/view.php?id=74

So far so good...

Me too, it works great, I had no issues with either the B7100 or the L3450 wanting to start and run at -15f and the fuel system has stayed super clean.

 

[beemerphile]

How about dogs watching guard over the tractors....

Another guard dog...

FWIW, I use Pri-D diesel treatment

 

[SteveF]

bee that's a sweet pic of the orange machine, hardly seems like it needs such a grand looking guard dog... ruff, ruff.

 

[ItBmine]

I used to use Power Service in my big trucks and my F-350 Power Stroke that I hauled RV trailers across the country with for an RV Logistics company.

One day the PS started running rough and all the check engine lights came on. Stopped at a Ford dealer to get it scanned. They said two injectors were dead and the egr valve stuck. They couldn't fix it but told me I could drive it home. I put some Howes in it (all I could find at the time) drove it literally ten minutes and the lights went out and it ran perfect.

Now I only use Howes. Even put it in my furnace oil. They make a really good spray lubricant too.

 

[scooby074]

Howes Diesel Treat.

 

[Dan_R_42]

Here is the link if you want to check it out.

http://www.howeslube.com/dieseltreat.php

 

[moog]

Long term I'm wondering what the shelf life is for your Sta-Bil. Unless you are seriously using your machine, I would bet 60 fill ups would take me more than a few years.

Here ya go moog - Found It:

Q: What is the shelf life of STA-BIL® Fuel Stabilizer?
A: The shelf life of all STA-BIL® brand products is 2 years after the bottle has been opened, provided it has been tightly capped and stored in a cool, dry place. If the product has not yet been opened, you should use the color of the fluid as an indicator. If the product is still bright red, it is fine to use. If the product has turned to av ery dark red (or brown) color, we recommend purchasing a new bottle. It will not harm anything if you use an old bottle of STA-BIL® brand, it just may not be as effective.

Gee thanks for bursting me bubble!! I thought I had purchased a lifetime supply for 30 bucks!

Oh well I'll just watch the color and when it changes I'll run to Rural King and get some 911.

 

[Pizzaguy]

I used to use Power Service in my big trucks and my F-350 Power Stroke that I hauled RV trailers across the country with for an RV Logistics company.

One day the PS started running rough and all the check engine lights came on. Stopped at a Ford dealer to get it scanned. They said two injectors were dead and the egr valve stuck. They couldn't fix it but told me I could drive it home. I put some Howes in it (all I could find at the time) drove it literally ten minutes and the lights went out and it ran perfect.

Now I only use Howes. Even put it in my furnace oil. They make a really good spray lubricant too.

Howes is fine if you keep the bottle in a warm place. I have seen the bottles of Howes frozen solid. I have used Power Service for 20 years in my big trucks and have never been gelled up. Power Service will not freeze like Howes does either. Both are good products.