Which ones are guys using out there? Which ones are worth using.

 

What are you looking for in a conditioner , also put your location - then maybe one for cold weather , if you have it .
I saw a test about a yr. 1/2 ago , almost 20 brands , the test was about lube only , the top winner by far was from Schaeffer's Oil , called SoyShield .
I am not currently using because I can not find without some driving , or buying in quantity .
Then there are all kinds of additives for a bunch of reasons , lube , centane , anti gel , anti fungus .
Many do multiple at a time , I do not think any do all at same time well .
No need to anti gel when its warm .
One of the things I chose for is easy access of a brand I can trust/know , PowerService , Howes are the most common in my area .

 

I use DSG Bioarmour +4, its Cummins rated and available in AB. It is made right here in Saskatoon...

 

I am in Edmonton, AB. looking for one to improve fuel economy (wishful thinking) and cleaning properties.

 

I carry this for emergency's http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?GroupID=843
and this for general use. http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/dfc.aspx They also have one without the cold flow additive for summer use.

 

IMHO, I tell people to not just get something that cleans but also lubericates. Simple cleaning can ruin a good pump.

 

IMHO the best out there is Power UP by Maryn. I use it in my race truck, have been using it for several years. In the winter it quites down my truck an incredible ammount, plus it will increase your fuel mileage in the winter,, not sure so much in the summer, but definately in the winter. You can buy it at any UFA or NADP handles it too.

Kevin

 

I also use Power Up. I think I got a bad batch of fuel from Flying J a few weeks ago truck started acting funny. Dumped in some of that Power Up in the tank, everything is now back to normal.

 

I've been useing Power Service - winter formula for a few years now with good success. never been gelled yet. I don't use anything in summer. I'm just not that concerned with upping lubricity from whatever comes out the pump. only winter conditioning.


I work on million km plus trucks and buses everyday. believe you me......they don't add fuel conditioners to the 1.6 million km greyhound bus I spent all day under today. its the original Series 60 in it. Or the Freightliner Cabover with 2.3 million km the other week. with original series 60 in it........and on and on/ 100% certain that the fleet trucks do not get ANYthing extra. Penske is a huge customer of ours.

I'm just not sold on pumping extra$$$ for additives into my pickup truck tank. For me only when it gets really cold out in the winter.

Just My Opinion though.

 

I agree with that Luke, I have never used any in the summer,, well except for the race truck, I use alot in there, but I am trying to increase the cetane level to get a hotter burn. In my chevy I am real bad and hardly even remember to put any in during the winter either,, but it dosent seem to be as succeptable to winter fuel as my dodge was

Kevin

 

I've been running Milligan Bio-Tech for about 3 years now. Actually Scotty put me on to it about that time, he was having awesome results using it so I thought I would give it a whirl. I've never regretted it.

http://www.milliganbiotech.com/produ...l_Conditioner/

I don't really monitor my miles per gallon, I'm more concerned about distance to a tank. There is about a 100 km difference between running it and not at least in my case. 100 km per tank extra adds up in a hurry when your doing 300-400kms a day.

I also double my dosage compared to the directions. They say 100 ml per 100 litres, I go 200 ml or more sometimes per tank. Average fill is about 110 litres.

I really am not sure where it is available around the province but I get it out of the NAPA in Cochrane, it's about $75 for 5 litres.

Jeff

 

Way back in the 80's I read the results from a test program conducted by Alberta Research Council, which did not find any value in oil or fuel additives. (I am being kind) I realize ULS fuel makes a few people think they need an additive, but tech services from Esso, Petro Canada and Shell state you do not need it.
I try a pick up fuel at high use truck stops, and (knock ON WOOD) not have had a problem.

 

I sure wonder whats in that Milligan Bio-Tech stuff?...You would think you could make, just so much out of canola..I asked the rep about this?What is the difference than running bio...Couldn't answer my question...Must be top secret...Or they just use some eye of nook...But it works then why not..I don't use any additive until winter.....Thats when I use power service 911 because I never learn that you can't run 80% bio at -30....

 

I agree with you LubeManager but at the same time, additive is cheap compared to an injection pump. That's how I look at it, it's not going to hurt so why not, it's a piece of mind thing. I only fuel from a high volume stop and no problems here either.

Same as trans or diff oils, oil is cheap compared to parts. Going by my manual, my NV6500 would have 300,000 km's on it's original oil because they don't recommend an oil change, it's a lifetime fill. I have probably changed it 10 times now and it runs like a clock to this day, oil is cheap.

I see that Milligan has a dealer list and it's available basically everywhere.

Jeff

 

I've been using Lubetech products for a few years now, Super diesel plus additive,lubes,raises cetane,removes water, stops gelling and it's made here in calgary.http://www.lubecorp.com/products/super_diesel_plus.html