T&T: [Fwd: Re: Fuel Stability Additives]

[Richard Cook]

It's harder to tell with my boat (Volvo KAD44), but in my pickup
(Cummins ISB) Stanadyne PF definitely reduces visible smoke, at least
when I first start it, and also makes for smoother and quieter idling.

By adding power, I suppose, its added cetane improves mileage, some 4-6%
in the truck (I have had several opportunities to compare with and
without Stanadyne).  Stanadyne is also said to increase lubricity for
the injection pump, and reduce the gel point.

For my money, it seems well worth the cost - which is a whole lot less
if I get it in larger containers, such as a case of half-gallons from my
local diesel equipment supplier.

Richard Cook
New Moon - Bounty 257


Robert Kassal wrote:
> John  wrote "I have to add cetane simply because it is usually not stated on
> the side of the pump.  FPPF(I think that is the name of it) makes a product
> called "plus 10" which is what they claim so I go with it.  It does reduce
> smoke and it does increase performance(smoother idle). "
> 
> Does anyone else have experience with an additive that will reduce soot? We
> get just a very small amount out of our Detroit 6V92TA's, but I would like to
> see it go away entirely. We are using MMO per Bob Smith's recommendation of
> one quart per 100 gallons of diesel.