tniss Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Do you add an additive to your diesel? If so, what do you use? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech_j Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 1 quart of ATF every couple thousand will keep the whole fuel sytem clean and in good running order! Quote Torque wrench? Can I put an air hose on it?? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-41859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I use Stanadyne Performance Formula. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-41892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I recently started using Lucas oil's fuel additative in my b-model.. Its safe to run in gas and diesel and is supposed to be a top shelf product.. about $24 dollars a gallon.. 3 oz treats 10 gallons of fuel. For you older macks its safe to use with lead additive also.... wasnt sure so we called lucas and spoke with a technician..good stuff!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-41955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tniss Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 I recently started using Lucas oil's fuel additative in my b-model.. Its safe to run in gas and diesel and is supposed to be a top shelf product.. about $24 dollars a gallon.. 3 oz treats 10 gallons of fuel. For you older macks its safe to use with lead additive also.... wasnt sure so we called lucas and spoke with a technician..good stuff!!Allison. Where do you buy it at? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-42257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Lucas is common and available at any parts house ( NAPA, Advance,O'rielly, Autozone) also truck stops. I think Walmart even carrys it. If you can't find it try www.LucasOil.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-42267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I like Howes in winter when it's real cold. I used to put a quart of ATF in the fuel tanks once in a while too, but don't anymore. The red dye in the ATF is the same as in off road fuel. There's a man in Appomattox ,won't mention any names, that has a truck leased on where I work. He also has a dump truck, bulldozer, backhoe,etc. and does excavation work. He was hauling his dozer from a job back to his shop one time and didn't have much fuel in the truck so he put just a little of his off road fuel in it to get him home-and the DOT stopped him and checked it. He had never done it before, and never had the fuel checked before but they fined him pretty heavy for it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-42270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 T-niss, Charlie hit it on the head.. I get mine through a local trucking company. Cook Brothers. They are great.. when ever i need some part for my B -model they some how find it.. But i recently stopped in our local autozone and i saw lucas products on the shelf.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11033-fuel-additive/#findComment-42356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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