ULSD Fuel additives

[ronmarabito2002]

I use a product called "Clean Fire" and it is sold direct from the
source. It is expensive, but is concentrate. One ounce treats 12
gallons of diesel, so it will last a long time.

http://www.cleanfire.net/product/

It was recommended to me by Gulf States Filter company that I used to
represent. Since we do not use our coaches all the time, and do quite
a bit of stop and go, consider the oil change intervals for Severe
use. On a Detroit 6V or 8V92, that is 6000 miles. You can adjust
that upwards if the pattern in oil analysis indicates no damage would
occur. If you added a by-pass filter, you could increase your oil
change intervals significantly.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Hare" <share74@...>
wrote:
>
> What additive is used to replace the "old" Diesel Fuel? Something at a
> truckstop?
>
> I have used Marvel Mystery Oil in Fuel and Crankcase for years, is this
> something to use?
> I just happen to have a gallon out in the shed, would be nice to use
it!!!
> In the automotive business, we would use Lucas Oil Stabilizer.. Good for
> Diesel engines too!!
>
>
> Stephen
>
> On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 6:45 PM, ronmarabito2002 wrote:
>
> > Suggest you use a good additive. I wasn't using and had high numbers
> > in oil analysis, showing wear. Started additive and all is back to
> > normal.
> >
> > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40
> >
> > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > "Stephen H" <share74@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Awhile back there was a lot of talk about the new ULSD fuel--
and our
> > > Bird's. Some were in favor of using additives, and some said
they would
> > > just it plain and see what happens. Now time has passed. Has anyone
> > > had any problems with the 'new' fuel? There were concerns about fuel
> > > lines, seals, leaks, ect..Are we ok? When I do get a 'Bird, do I
need
> > > to just go fill up, or put something in prior?
> > > Stephen H
> > > Plant City, FL
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

[Cris Wiedaman]

I have 3 different types of fuel lines. one of them, an old ruber
one simply swelled up and started spraying fuel after about 2 months
the signs were obviouse, A cloth covered line seams to get harder
over time faster then normal, the last line has 3 diferent plastics
it is composed of and it is doing well.
Chris Wiedamann,
Wonderlodge want to be, My car runs on diesel, and other fuel though
Cincinnati, OH
The Shadow
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
wrote:
>
> I have been running it for at least 15,000 miles without additives
and no problems.. knock on wood. I have changed the filters once in
that time.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 Royale
> Dahlonega, GA
> Smoke N Mirrors
>
> Stephen H <share74@...> wrote: Awhile
back there was a lot of talk about the new ULSD fuel-- and our
> Bird's. Some were in favor of using additives, and some said they
would
> just it plain and see what happens. Now time has passed. Has
anyone
> had any problems with the 'new' fuel? There were concerns about
fuel
> lines, seals, leaks, ect..Are we ok? When I do get a 'Bird, do I
need
> to just go fill up, or put something in prior?
> Stephen H
> Plant City, FL
>

[Gregory OConnor]

I think the additives were a big sales gimick. Every fuelline or
Ipump issue is now going to be blamed on new fuels. what was the
reason prior to ulsd?

I have always added ATF fluid to my diesel fuel when I think of it.
I have driven over 20k with no issues in a 92 cummins N14 W/350,000
miles on the clock. I know of dirt haulers (old rigs) who have
driven many more miles with no additives and no issues.

I guess it cant hurt to buy and drop additives. if they burn like
fuel you get back $5.00 per the gallon. I drop the used crankcase
oil in the fuel tank (1g,oil/100g,fuel to 2/100) for a $50.00
refund.

Dirty Filters were a warning sign I looked for with the ulsd
additive promo campaigns. , I have only replaced three fuel filters
in 200,000 miles they were replaced in a one week period. it seems
as dirty filter issues happen in a series untill the tank
contaminants are loaded in the filter. I dont treat fuel filters as
a maintenance item and only replace at issue. 20 filters not bought
at 36.15 per =$723.00 in my pocket.

GregoryO'Connor



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Cris Wiedaman"
wrote:
>
> I have 3 different types of fuel lines. one of them, an old ruber
> one simply swelled up and started spraying fuel after about 2
months
> the signs were obviouse, A cloth covered line seams to get harder
> over time faster then normal, the last line has 3 diferent
plastics
> it is composed of and it is doing well.
> Chris Wiedamann,
> Wonderlodge want to be, My car runs on diesel, and other fuel
though
> Cincinnati, OH
> The Shadow
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
> wrote:
> >
> > I have been running it for at least 15,000 miles without
additives
> and no problems.. knock on wood. I have changed the filters once
in
> that time.
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 Royale
> > Dahlonega, GA
> > Smoke N Mirrors
> >
> > Stephen H <share74@> wrote: Awhile
> back there was a lot of talk about the new ULSD fuel-- and our
> > Bird's. Some were in favor of using additives, and some said
they
> would
> > just it plain and see what happens. Now time has passed. Has
> anyone
> > had any problems with the 'new' fuel? There were concerns about
> fuel
> > lines, seals, leaks, ect..Are we ok? When I do get a 'Bird, do
I
> need
> > to just go fill up, or put something in prior?
> > Stephen H
> > Plant City, FL
> >
>