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05-04-2007, 10:18

For what it's worth,
All the years I owned my 84FC and 86Newell, I was constantly told that
diesel fuel additives were totally unnecessary for Cat and Detroit engines.
I presume the same for Cummins. But with the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Fuel, I'll pass along what I recently heard from a big truck mechanic. He
said the long term damage done but less-lubrication in the fuel would show
up as premature friction-wear on internal parts and reduced performance from
the fuel injectors. And since it would take place over a long period of
time, it's something we probably wouldn't detect until too late. He
recommended Power Service Diesel Kleen (summer) and Diesel Fuel Additive
(winter) at roughly one quart per 100 gallons or 96 ounces per 300 gallons.
Both sizes are now available at WalMart, which, by the way is slowly adding
to its RV supplies. I don't know whether they carry the other brand, Howes
(I didn't notice it). It was nice not to have to drive out of town to a
truck stop to get it.

Brad Barton 00LXiDFW
bbartonwx@...

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