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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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Howes also has the "You go or we pay the tow" warranty.

Howes Website: Diesel Products
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Has anyone tried Lucas additive?
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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[quote author=Fishcop link=board=8;threadid=9811;start=15#93948 date=1043027846]<br>Has anyone tried Lucas additive?<br>[/quote]<br><br>&quot;Hammer&quot; Andy swears by it. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon.<br>He said it's the best thing since {insert favorite item here}. ;D
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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I believe if you read the Howes bottle, Pick up trucks and cars should always double dose, may have something to do with their we pay the tow deal. <br>Good stuff though<br>Their Meaner Power Cleaner is also real good<br>
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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Im running schaeffers diesel treat 2000 winterizer in mine. Fuel milage went back up to 17.5 to 18 mpg mixed driving on winter fuel! Actually got 19.5 on one tank (250 mile highway and 200 mile mixed). Its costing me 5.00 a bottle and 1 bottle will do 4 tanks (125 gal). Engine does run quieter with the additive.<br><br>Duane W.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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[quote author=Fishcop link=board=8;threadid=9811;start=15#93948 date=1043027846]<br>Has anyone tried Lucas additive?<br>[/quote]<br><br>I ran 32 ounces of it thru my engine. I thought it ran a little quieter, but saw no difference in mileage. Same thing with Howes. Power Service's &quot;Diesel Kleen&quot;, and Marvel Mystery Oil are the only 2 where I see about 2 mpg difference; barely enough to pay for itself. (discounting the additive's benefit to the fuel pumps)
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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On the bottle of Howes I got it has a sticker saying 10 points. I guess if you get so many ponits you get a free bottle or save money some how. Does anyone know how many points untill a free bottle or whatever??? -Anthony
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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[quote author=yz link=board=8;threadid=9811;start=15#94092 date=1043079542]<br>On the bottle of Howes I got it has a sticker saying 10 points. I guess if you get so many ponits you get a free bottle or save money some how. Does anyone know how many points untill a free bottle or whatever??? -Anthony <br>[/quote]<br><br>Check here for Howes Points toward Howes stuff. (Hats jackets and such) <br>http://www.howeslube.com/promotions/point.html
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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Thanks. that kinda blows :'( . oh well -Anthony
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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I've tried 4 or 5 different brands, P.S. Lucas, Howes and currently using Stanadyne, I really can't tell any difference in them as far as mpg or smoke or etc. Oh well as long as it helps lube the injector pump, thats all I care about.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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yeah, no kidding. <br><br>Let me get this straight. 20 stamps, NOT points. So that's 20 bottles of a Howe's product, roughly $200. <br><br>So you want a lousy T-shirt, that's 20 stamps + $15 -- So you just paid $215 for a stinkin' T-shirt??????????????????? <br><br>Am I reading this right??? ??? ???
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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;D ;D
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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I buy Diesel Treat for $6.99 a bottle localy.
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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It's about $10 bucks for MPK or diesel treat at the truck stops around here...<br><br>either way... 6.99 x 20 + 15.00 = 154.80 for a T-shirt correct?
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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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I won't be wearing one anytime soon.<br><br>Heck I only paid $16 for a long-sleeved Denim shirt embroidered with Dodge/Cummins on the pocket. 8)
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