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Who's using a fuel additive and what's the best one out there? I've heard that Stanadyne is probably the best. I'm not using anything now so what are the pros and cons?
I use the Motorcraft Cetane booster and performance improver PM22A. Pro reccomended by Ford and boosts cetane should you get low cetane fuel and lubes injectors. Con none I can think of.
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I use the Motorcraft Cetane booster and performance improver PM22A. Pro reccomended by Ford and boosts cetane should you get low cetane fuel and lubes injectors. Con none I can think of.
IMHO I agree, no problems at all. I was told I probably don't need it since I only use BP ULSD, but like 2X6 said, it lubes the injectors.
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Extang Trifecta Bed Cover,
High Idle Mod,
Spray in Bed Liner
second radiator
EGR Valve replaced
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I use the Motorcraft Cetane booster and performance improver PM22A. Pro reccomended by Ford and boosts cetane should you get low cetane fuel and lubes injectors. Con none I can think of.
I'm at 19K miles and I thought I would try this stuff too. I told the dealer when I took it in for OLF and Fuel Filters to put 2 bottles of the booster on the bill. I get in the truck and there was 2 bottles on the floorboard but less than half full. They put 18 oz in 37 gal of fuel, it didn't hurt it but regened 3 times on that tank. I have since refilled and have 200 miles on this tank with the proper strength and no regens yet.
I'm headed to St. Louis next weekend and then on to Tulsa so we will see how she does.
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08B07 Flash 1-16-09
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Radiator (end cap leak) @ 34,100 miles 11-19-09
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Upper & Lower Hoses (new design) @ 90,000 miles 11/10/11
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Note: This ultra-low formulation can be used in engines required to meet 2007 emissions requirements (e.g., Ford's 6.4 L diesel engine) and is backward compatible as well (i.e., can be used in Ford's 6.9 L, 7.3 L, and 6.0 L diesel engines).
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Compliant
Specially formulated for diesel engines to combat the effects of poor-quality diesel fuel
Boosts the Cetane Rating (fuel ignitability) of diesel fuel for improved starting performance
Increases power
Smooths engine operation
Improves fuel economy
Adds lubricity to fuel to reduce engine wear
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2008 F250 XL Crew cab, manual 4x4, 6.4L, Job 3, TorqueShift, w/ Decor group, Camper Pkg, Off Road Pkg, LWB, Power Equipment Group, Tow Command, Knapheide Utility Bed with sliding top. Built 2/5/2008 & Purchased 9-1-08
08B07 Flash 1-16-09
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs 3-20-09
Radiator (end cap leak) @ 34,100 miles 11-19-09
11B23 PCM Recalibration 4-11-11
Hydroboost Replacement (leaking Power Steering Fluid) @ 82,866 miles 7/25/11
Upper & Lower Hoses (new design) @ 90,000 miles 11/10/11
I use the Diesel Kleen/Cetane booster, my regens seem to be less frequent, maybe every 650 miles, unless I have my camper on, 265 miles. I like it and like the others there are added benefits.
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Note: This ultra-low formulation can be used in engines required to meet 2007 emissions requirements (e.g., Ford's 6.4 L diesel engine) and is backward compatible as well (i.e., can be used in Ford's 6.9 L, 7.3 L, and 6.0 L diesel engines).
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Compliant
Specially formulated for diesel engines to combat the effects of poor-quality diesel fuel
Boosts the Cetane Rating (fuel ignitability) of diesel fuel for improved starting performance
Increases power
Smooths engine operation
Improves fuel economy
Adds lubricity to fuel to reduce engine wear
Yes, that is the stuff, but the 20oz bottle is lame. I want to find it in perhaps 5gal pails.
Lancelot,
I bought an 08 F250 in the summer of 07 and have 75,000 miles on her now. I religiously use MotorCraft Cetane Booster that a lot of the guys here on the forum are recommending. I get a consistant 17 mph driving around the small town I live in, but it kicks up to 19 -20 on the highway. The Ford guys highly recommend it also, and I haven't had any engine problems other than an EGR replacement to a newer designed component.
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