Monk31 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I have a 84dm688sx with a e6350 engine I looking to find the best fuel additive for the winter. I have used power service additive and I gelled up last winter. Thanks for any responses.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted November 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2015 . 3 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk31 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Power Service additive gelled up??I haven't ever heard of that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Which Power Service did you use, the silver bottle is for summer, the white and red bottle is for winter. at least that's what the PS guy out at the Iowa 80 truck show told me. I like Howes and Lucas to but don't know which one is better. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I use stanadyne additive 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 When I worked in Fleet Maintenance at Jevic they swore by Power Service- and yes, the red bottle. Cannot ever remember having to thaw out fuel lines on any of the tractors, chilled or heated trailers as long as that was used. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Which Power Service did you use, the silver bottle is for summer, the white and red bottle is for winter. at least that's what the PS guy out at the Iowa 80 truck show told me. I like Howes and Lucas to but don't know which one is better.Bingo. I wonder if Monk was using the wrong stuff. When it gets cold, you use the white bottle. When it gets arctic, use the red. Never heard of anyone having issues with either, and coincidentally, I've never heard of the white bottle additive failing in extreme temps, either. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Have used both PS and Howes, also had good luck with PFFP.. In the good old days we could add up to 25 - 40% kerosene!! I have mixed a lot of it bulk in one hole trailers for Agway in upstate NY.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Did you treat the fuel correctly for the temperature expected? I use and recommend Stanadyne Performance Formula! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk31 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 I used the white bottle and gelled up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I used Power Service in my TDI....White in winter, silver in summer.... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBullDog Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Where I fuel up is already treated to an extent, I use the white bottle Power Service with every fillup as well. Never gelled up that I know of. About 3 or 4 winters ago, we had one morning where it got down to 24 below zero, I can't tell you if the fuel was gelled or not, but my blood was. I just stayed home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk31 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 It could have been bad fuel maybe can't put the full blame on power service white bottle just don't want to be broken down on I 290 when it is below freezing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBullDog Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Do you fill up at a regular station, or from a bulk fuel source like a big tank in a yard. Some bulk fuel is pretty raw, with little to no additive already in it. Also, do you possibly have some water in your fuel tanks. It doesn't take much to render the anti-gel nearly worthless. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 in the month of November I drain the bottoms of my fuel tanks on all equipment that has a drain, then use "heat" to treat all other tanks to remove any water, Yellow bottle for gas ,Red bottle for diesel, after doing that I use the white power service and also add 30% stove oil to my bulk tank. then I only have to worry about which neighbor is going to call to have me get their gelled up crap running 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk31 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for advice sounds solid to meSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I use Lucas myself but have used Howes in the past and it is also a very good product. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I am running 50 cetane fuel and don't plan to run any additive because I won't run when cold enough to gel. I will add a biocide in my passenger tank because I hope not to use any of it for a couple of years??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 hey fred greetings from the valley charlie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 fwiw when power service first came on the market un mixed it would freeze solid at -30 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 When I worked in Fleet Maintenance at Jevic they swore by Power Service- and yes, the red bottle. Cannot ever remember having to thaw out fuel lines on any of the tractors, chilled or heated trailers as long as that was used. randy does nick caretta or vinny clark ring any bells? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I use power service, the white bottle and have had zero issues in 20 years in New England. I give it a good dose before freezing weather and periodically with attention to really cold weather. I plug in on a timer too and minimize dead cold starts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk31 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks truck on job sites can't plug in unfortunately Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42668-diesel-fuel-additive/#findComment-311989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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