Importance/lack of lubricity in USA diesel fuels
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Re:Importance/lack of lubricity in USA diesel fuels
Well, that's the sort of thing I wanted to see. Unfortunately, the test is seven years old and probably way out of date. No Shell Rotella DFA was tested, it didn't even exist back then. <br><br>And I got an e-mail from a PowerService rep saying yes, their new formulation, a bit over a year old, does contain "amounts of alcohol necessary to purge diesel fuel of water." 
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<br><br>I'm waiting on a response from Shell, and I'll post it when I get it.
:<br><br>I'm waiting on a response from Shell, and I'll post it when I get it.
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From: lyman, utah
Re:Importance/lack of lubricity in USA diesel fuels
OK here we go,,, I have done A little research on this "hammerdown "product & from what i have seen & my usage of it , I think it is an excellent conditoner, my engine runs smoother & my mileage has increased . i won`t how much untill I fill up again. anyway the cost of the DFT#1500 is 10 dollars for 8 OZ which treats 500 gallons of #2 fuel quote author=jdeereboy link=board=4;threadid=15373;start=0#144884 date=1054576496]<br>This is a very interesting topic. I would like to try some of this "Hammerdown" product in some engines that I know are smoking due to carbon build up on the ends of the injectors. I would like to hear what other people are using as an addative to help lubricate and/or reduce carbon build up.<br><br>Does this lack of lubrication go hand and hand with the lift pump problems that seems to be so common?<br>
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From: SLC UT
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I have talked to my neigbor who works for cummins. it has stated to me why whould cummins and Dodge offer a 100k warenty on there enignes and state that fuel additives are not recommened, He has shown me injectors from the shop with and with additives, I prefere no additives after talking to him.
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From: Lanesville, IN
Re:Importance/lack of lubricity in USA diesel fuels
I use 12 onces of Shell Rotella DFA about every 10,000 miles. That's what it recommends on the bottle and it's a little insurance if you ask me. 
<br><br>I've used Stanadyne, Power Service and the John Deere brands also.<br><br>DB<br>
<br><br>I've used Stanadyne, Power Service and the John Deere brands also.<br><br>DB<br>
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From: Boring,OR.
Re:Importance/lack of lubricity in USA diesel fuels
2week ago i had solar panels instlled on my 5er and the guy doing the installation was telling me about this biodiesel. sounded interesting,better lubricity,less pollution,etc. would this be a better solution than additives? i need to do some more reseach on this my self. what do u guys think aboutit.
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