Anyone read the November 2009 issue of Diesel Power Magazine?
Pages 150-152 covers using three types of fuel additives, to help out with getting better mpg.
The test mule was a 1997 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4, with the
7.3L Powerstroke......auto trans, 4.10 gears, LT285 tires
No Additive:
Highway Average: 14.6
City Average: 13.7
Overall Average: 14.1
Two Stroke Pre Mix (TC-W3):
Best Highway: 16.3
Best City: 14.9
Highway Average: 15.6
City Average: 14.6
Opti-Lube XPD:
Best Highway: 17.4
Best City: 15.7
Highway Average: 16.1
City Average: 14.4
FPPF 8+ Cetane Improver:
Best Highway: 17.3
Best City: 15.0
Highway Average: 16.1
City Average: 14.9
Fuel Mixing:
Two Stroke: 200:1
Opti-Lube: 256:1
FPPF: 256:1
I thought it was a good test that shows additives should be used all the time, with really good results!
These guys are having a special on the summer blends quarts
Summer Blend at Grace Distributing. LLC
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