ULSD Lubricity Products
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ULSD Lubricity Products
My truck is a '06 RAM 5.9 I'd like to know what is the best commercial made, easily located/purchased fuel additive that increases the lubricity. I only use the truck about every 2-3 weeks for towing an rv - it sometimes may not be used for 4-5 weeks at a time. I currently am using the PS Diesel Kleen + Cetene Boost in the silver bottle. I live in FL so fuel gelling is not an issue. Thanks. PCM
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I used to run the PS, it is probably the most widely used. I am running the Opti-Lube XPD now. My engine got really quiet, much less rattle and I also saw a fuel mileage increase. They have a website http://www.opti-lube.com you can read about their products. Lots of discussions also on this website and others. I can say that I saw about 1-2mpg change the first tankful, then after continued use I gained more. I plan on running their summer blend once temps get higher.
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The best for adding lube to your fuel is to run 2-5% Bio. If you can't find a place that sells 2% or even 5% Bio fuel you could mix in 1 or 2 gallons of 100% Bio (B-100) to 30 gallons of diesel.
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Hello. Is this the practice you follow in your truck. My engine is 100% stock, too. I have other mods but more for service/maintenace than performace. They are listed in my signature. I have had a lot of injector issues and have heard this new fuel is hard on them due to lack of lubricity. Thanks. PCM
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How well does B100 keep in Plastic Diesel Fuel Cans? I ask because we only have B100 around here and whenever I fill up I usually fill 2 5 gallon containers with regular diesel and when my needle starts to drop from full I pour both in to top her back off again.
If it'd hold for a week or 2 I'd much rather fill up with regular diesel and then dump in a few gallons of B100 and then finish topping off with regular diesel.
If it'd hold for a week or 2 I'd much rather fill up with regular diesel and then dump in a few gallons of B100 and then finish topping off with regular diesel.
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So right now I'm adding PS AND TC-W3 to my fuel like a lot of you. Would it be more cost effective to just use Opti-Lube XPD now instead of the other 2?
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Opti Lube was DESIGNED as a fuel additive and did very well in the independent tests. TCw3 may work, but was not designed specifially for our diesel engines. Just my 2 cents.
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what are you guys paying for a bottle of Opti-Lube XPD, where are you getting it and how much and how often are you adding it:?
also what is the differance in the sumer blend and the xpd?
edit: i saw on thier website its 13 bucks for a can that will last 2 tanks. thats 6.50 per tank. seem that running 2stroke oil would be a less expensive route... what benifits does this provide that 2stroke oil dosent?
also what is the differance in the sumer blend and the xpd?
edit: i saw on thier website its 13 bucks for a can that will last 2 tanks. thats 6.50 per tank. seem that running 2stroke oil would be a less expensive route... what benifits does this provide that 2stroke oil dosent?