You are not logged in or registered. Please login or register to use the full functionality of this board...


fuel additives?
#11

Hi Tom,
I used Diesel Klenz for years with no plugged filters or injector problems. I switched to POwer Flo Klenz 10 years ago and I am happy with it's performance. I tested different fuel conditioners (Howes and Lucas were not available to me and not included in this test) by putting some treated fuel into a glass beeker with a nail that had been sanded to remove the protective coating. over time the nail began to rust in the beekers without the Power Flo Klenz. That experiment validated Central Petroleum's claim of lubricity provided by the fuel conditioner.
My 2005 Dodge 3500 Cummins has 125,000 miles on it. It averages 20 mpg empty and 11-12 mpg at 33,000 lbs gross pulling a 24' gooseneck trailer. I have not had any pump or injector issues with it. The fuel in my Newell sits in the tank for 6 months at a time with no fungus problems.
I'm sure there are other fine fuel conditioners available...Just be sure that you choose a LUBRICATING type of conditioner with NO alcohol in it.

1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.
Reply
#12

HoosierDaddy,
After reading your post, I went back & checked a bottle of Howe's for ingredients--no alcohol.

Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531
Reply
#13

Attached is the most current detailed report we could find on additives. We are using OptiLube...
Reply
#14

i bought some howes meaner cleaner additive today. 13 bucks treats 320 gallons. a quart.

will see if it makes any difference.

alot of different opinions on this topic for sure

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

Reply
#15

I've been using Howe's since March, and have noticed slight improvements......1) a little more power on hills, 2) runs a little cooler.....I don't think my mileage is measurably better, BUT like Steve says....it makes me feel better.


Clarke and Elaine Hockwald
1982 Newell Classic, 36', 6V92 TA
2001 VW Beetle Turbo
Cannondale Tandem
Cannondale Bad Boy
Haibike SDURO MTB
http://whatsnewell.blogspot.com
Reply
#16

Montana truck stops has the best price especially with no sales tax.

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486 

1993 Newell 39' #337 
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 4 Guest(s)