Fuel Treatment

[Willy G]

Recently I purchased my first Diesel (07 2500HD LBZ). I don't have allot of diesel knowledge, but I understand that an "antigel" is recomended when temps are below freezing. Well, it's cold in NJ this week and I went to the auto parts store to find some antigel. I purchased a bottle of Diesel Kleene with Cetane Boost by Power Service. Is this the right stuff to use? and what is Catane? My truck is stock with only 1000 miles.

[DmaxMaverick]

What color is that bottle? If it's white, just use it according to the label and it'll keep the gel monster away. If it's gray, it will do NOTHING for anti-gel. I use PowerService in both the white and gray bottles, according to the temps.

[DieselMonk]

I am using Stadadyne, Howes and Lucas what ever is available from those 3.

[JohnC]

Cetane is sort of the Diesel equivalent to Octane. It is a measure of the fuel's energy content. US Diesel fuel usually runs between about 40 and 45 Cetane. More is better.

Diesel fuel is blended in the winter to prevent gelling, based on your location and the expected temperatures. While additives are a good idea, you should be able to get away without them under most circumstances.

A good additive will help prevent gelling, boost cetane and increase lubricity.

[morgan]

I am using the Diesel Kleen with Cetane boost (gray bottle) every fill up for life of truck. Great service so far, and worth the price/effort in my opinion.

[Dwight]

GM has a service letter out and they recommend Stadadyne.