Additives?

[ryeguy]

Any thoughts about fuel additives? I've got 6k miles on my '02 D/A now. A buddy is telling me I should be running some through with every tank to keep the injectors clean. This is after he had to replace a piston in his 6.5L (w/ 22k miles on it) after an injector clogged.

Thoughts? Opinions? Has this been discussed before? (likely)

--Rob

[Alli-max]

FPPF total power or fuel power. Sometimes hard to find, but worth it. Truck stops sell it. Last a long time as well in a small bottle.

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[D-max Man]

GM does not recommend additives. Many use an emulsifier to blend water with the fuel so it can be burned, this will prevent the water separator from removing it. If the water is makes it past the water separator and is introduced to the fuel system parts it can cause rust and corrosion in the pump, injectors and other components. With the close tolerances of today

[Tader Jack]

I've been using FPPF Total Power since September and also add some of their 8+ Cetane Booster to each tankful. I add 1oz. of each for each 5 gal. of fuel added at fill up, rounding off to the low side.

All I can say is this stuff does work. The truck runs better than ever.

Jack Schultz, McKean, PA
jackschultz@adelphia.net

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2001 Chevy Silverado, 4-WD, 2500HD, Crew Cab, Short Box
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[TnMax]

The shop manager that services my truck told me GM will not warranty a Duramax fuel pump if there is evidence an additive has been used in the fuel. I was going to add an fuel additive for my trip to Kansas,but after talking to the shop manager I took the additive back to Tractor Supply and got my money back. Those diesel fuel pumps are expensives

I gotta say that policy is some of the STUPIDEST stuff that I've heard!!!

Just how many premium diesel stations do they think there are that do NOT use additive to make it premium???

Alcohol based additives (PS) are a definite no-no, but come on, when injection mfrs distribute the stuff...

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John Kennedy
www.kennedydiesel.com
John@kennedydiesel.com
2002 Chev. K2500HD Dmax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed Pewter/Tan LT Driving it!!!
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'01 FXDWG Black/Chrome Yellow (2 into 1 Thunderheader <naturally&gt (100+ RwHP)
"If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand"

[Trucker Tex]

You can get more misinformation from some GM service advisors on Duramax Diesels than you would expect from your average old maid librarian. Unfortunately, some of them don't know their a** from deep center field.

I've seen a GM bulletin at Diesel Injection Service endorsing the use of Stanadyne Fuel Additive.



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2002 GMC 2500HD D/A, Crew Cab, Short Bed, Pewter with Pewter SLT Leather, Westin Stainless Nerfs, Line-X Bed Liner, Fumoto Valve. Run GM Synthetic Diff, Chevron Delo 400, Amsoil air filter, Stanadyne Performance Formula and Allison/Castrol TranSynd.

[Bill McGouirk]

I went on trip to the snow and got a can of STP fuel additive just in case it got to cold. I did not have to use it it was very warn. But I like the idea of better mileage and keeping the my truck runing great. So what is the right stuff to use? The cans all look the same.

Thanks BIll

[a64pilot]

Bill,
Stay away from the stuff that claim they rid the fuel system of water for the reasons that D-Max man stated.
IMHO you are much better off leaving the water seperated and letting the filter do it's job.

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[Alli-max]

FPPF. As I said above, Some truck stops sell it, and you can also check out www.kennedydiesel.com Get his number, and give him a call.

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2001 GMC 2500HD SLE AlliMax, Longbed, Ext. Cab, 4X4 Summit White, G80 Differential, Husky Liners, Black UWS Toolbox, Black Westin Nerfs, Black Replacement Front and Rear Bumper, JL Audio, Hella, Cobra, Goodyear 265/75/16's, Tekonsha Prodigy Controller, Fumoto, Rhino Liner, 400 Watt Inverter
KENNEDY 4" Exhaust: INSTALLED!
UPDATED PHOTOS

My truck is faster than Pullinpower's. Period.

SoMnDmax...here I come!

I sure wished I lived in Lawton, OK so I could work on my truck in Mdrag's Shop!