2007-12-20 06:02:40 · 8 answers · asked by Ron S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
You probably don't need to as most places will treat it already. However if you are unsure or just want to you can use Power Service in the WHITE bottle. It improves lubricity, increases the cetane rating, has antigel additives, plus is an injector cleaner. I picked up a bottle today.
I would not recommend putting any oil additives in though. Just use a good 15W-40 diesel oil with the latest ratings. Shell Rotella, Mobil Delvac and Chevron Delo are great diesel oils. Stay away from oils meant for gas engines as they do not have the TBN numbers of diesel oils and will not hold soot in suspension like a diesel oil will. This will lead to increased wear and deposits along with the possibility of clogging oil passages and the piston oil jets.
2007-12-20 12:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by David B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the gentleman who suggested additives for lubricity.I live in Iowa and use some with every tank. In the summer I use Bio-Diesel which has been approved by ALL engine manufacturers(including cummins). Not such a good thing in winter though. Also hard to find this time of year.Used power service last year down to -20 F with no problems. Trying Howes this year (it's cheaper) no problems so far.
2007-12-22 23:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by profesional auto transporter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amsoil just reformulated their Cold Flow Improver in time for winter: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=1463115&page=StoreFront/acf
The problem with #1 diesel is that it has much less lubricity and so increases wear on the injection pump and other components. It can also lower fuel economy since it has lower energy content than #2 diesel. Check out the above link for a chart comparing the pour points and the cold filter plugging points of fuel treated with Amsoil ACF vs. Power Service vs. untreated fuel.
2007-12-24 13:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cummins and Dodge frown on additives Period Cummins only uses no.2 fuel unless you happen to be driving thru say North Dakote in Feburary with the temp around 40 below. Than you can use N0.1 fuel. Which may be all thats available there at that time.
2007-12-22 18:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
like others have stated, as long as you are running a good grade of fuel (No. 1 or No. 2 or 50/50 blend of those), and fuel filter changed regularly, you shouldn't have to put any additive in your fuel ...
but... I normally put something like PowerService Plus in every OR every other tank especially with this new low / ultra low sulfer diesel that is being sold across the USA. This will help protect injectors and pumps by adding back the lubricity, boosts the cetane, keeps injectors clean and helps prevent gelling at very low temperatures. I usually buy in a gallon jug at walmart and it will last quite a while...
http://www.powerservice.com/
it only takes one time of having your diesel engine freezing (gelling) up ... in very cold temperatures. sold me years ago!!!
2007-12-21 13:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by pmk 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you don't actually have to use any additives with it as long as you use a good grade of fuel and keep the filter changed on it and keep the water separator cleaned out good on it,those do real good anyway,but adding anything to it wont hurt it,all it can do is help keep the injectors cleaner,either way it should run and perform real good,good luck with it,those last real good so you shouldn't have much trouble with it,have a merry x-mas.
2007-12-20 22:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not really have to put any additives in any type of vehicle. As far as a truck like yours I would put an additive in every oil change that you get.
2007-12-20 14:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worring about the posibility of the diesel freezing, the answer is probably no.Diesel fuel is different in the north and the south.
2007-12-20 15:34:14 · answer #8 · answered by PEABUS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋