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I used to add marvel mystery oil to my fuel in my old 7.3 to keep my injectors clean, but am hesitant to do the same with my 6.0. Any thoughts... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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Thought 1 is that FOMOCO does not approve of anything other than Stanadyne. That is stated in the owners manual. Actually the diesel supplement I think.
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FOMOCO has their own now. I don't know if they make it or if some other co. makes it for them. I have two bottles sitting here, one says cetane booster and performance improver and the other says anti-gel and performance improver. Both bottles are 20oz. and they say they treat up to 125gal. I don't know how much they cost, they were given to me for trial. Right now I use Stanadyne performace and have, since the truck was new. I have 154,500 miles on the motor right now with original injectors and o-rings. Al
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Yes STANADYNE is the best and as it is recommended by FOMOCO I would highly suspect that is what they are selling under thier own brand.
A lot of us use POWER SERVICE's DIESEL SUPPLEMANT & DIESEL KLEEN
It is available at your local WAL-MART.
POWER SERVICE'S website claim thier additives are the most used diesel additives IN ALL THE WORLD...that's a pretty bald faced claim to make if you can't back that kinda talk up so I am inclined to suspect they are talking true.
I add the DIESEL FUEL SUPPLEMENT whenever I tow & I add DIESEL KLEEN at every oil change.
My old 94' IDI 7.3 injectors cost me $23.95 each when I replaced them.
My 2002 7.3 PowerfulStroke injectors I heard go for $125.00 a throw.
But someone some time ago ssaid the injectors for our 6.0's.....
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$300.00 each !!!!!!!!!!! That'll be a $2,400.00 bill due on or about 120,000 miles for our trucks!!
So I am trying to keep 'em clean and make 'em last as long as they can....
Anything w/ alcohol in it is a big NO NO for any high pressure injector system. You can't go wrong w/ Stanadyne, but I perfer 5g of biodiesel / tank to help keep it clean & lubricated.
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Maybe yes, maybe no. If you're in a cold area, you might add an anti-gel. Might add some stanadyne ever once in a while. Might use B-20 on a regular basis. It'll help keep the system clean & lubricated.
If you've got a good fuel dealer, you probablly don't need it.
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Feb 03 6.0 Silver F-250 SD SC XLT long box, 6-spd 3.73ls, Fx4, Stock, Spray-in liner, Contico box.HARPOONED.
The Motorcraft stuff is 8.99 local, I tried it in my 01 and can't really tell a differance. I too got it free and will switch back to Power Service next time.
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I used to add marvel mystery oil to my fuel in my old 7.3 to keep my injectors clean, but am hesitant to do the same with my 6.0. Any thoughts... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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I've been using Stanadyne in both tanks now for 2 years. I really think it runs better and I've had "0" problems since new.
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I added Stanadyne to my new 06 with 700 miles and can't tell the difference. If anything, the engine seems louder on cold starts. No increase in MPG. I get anywhere from 13 - 20 and average 15. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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I added Stanadyne to my new 06 with 700 miles and can't tell the difference. If anything, the engine seems louder on cold starts. No increase in MPG. I get anywhere from 13 - 20 and average 15. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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Run it when it gets cold and you'll see a difference. I planned on running it year around but after 2 tanks in warm months (it's hot here) I didn't notice anything noteworthy so I'm waiting for the cold weather again.
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Marvel mystery Oil is no mistery.
It is mineral oil with a wintergreen scent and red dye added.
It might have a little benefit in removing buidup in carbureated gas engines using 1960's fuel standards but won't do one dand blamed thing to improve the cleaning characteristics of of #1 or #2 or especially biodiesel fuel.
It is nothing but snake oil. Just like Motorcraft Cetane Booster and Motorcraft Lubricity Improver. They are nothing more than Kerosene with a little shot of lighter fluid.
Stanadyne's product has a definite blend of ingredients that acomplish what it is labeled for. Unless you use bad fuel regularily of let it set in the tank and system for a whole season you aren't going to need anything most likely.
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