K-100 deisel fuel additive--does any one use it or a similar product?

[Sea Ron]

MY new boat has diesels and I'm trying to absorb as much as possible on the topic of "fuel additives".

A good friend as pushed K-100 MD, as a very good additive. I'm sure using an additive can only help the engine(s), but I would still appreciate any comments from diesel owners/boaters on this topic.

Ron

 

[Summer Fun II]

Stop at any truck stop and pickup some Howe's diesel fuel treatment. :thumbsup:

http://www.mwfi.com/Fueladdpage.htm#howes

After driving truck for 33yrs I know a lot about them so called voodoo diesel fuel treatments. :smt001

 

[fwebster]

Click on "Home" at the top of the page, then look at the articles in the middle of the home page. The 2nd one there is about diesel fuel management. The authors' names were lost when the new CSR software was implemented, but I wrote that particular article. Much of the information was provided by a Cummins mid-range dealer who is a friend of mine. I have used the system outlined in the article for 15+ years and know those products are good and cost effective.

Given that you have common-rail QSB engines in your new boat, you really need to ask a Cummins (NOT your Sea Ray dealer!) dealer for his recommendations since I suspect you will need a additives to address low cetane in USLD fuels, a biocide, a non-alcohol type moisture dispersant, and something to increase lubricity in the fuels we get now. Newer Cummins engines have a known problem with fuel pump and injector issues due to low lubricity fuel. It isn't likely that you will address all of your fuel additive needs with one product, so this is going to require some label reading and some research to decide what regimen of treatment you need for your useage pattern and location.

 

[BonBini]

I'm on the fence as far as additives for newer Diesels: Things are happening fast as far as diesel fuel goes (additives to the fuel it self).

I went through a few off road mining equipment engines out of Canada this winter that had 22,000 hrs (1,100,000 miles) of ULSD. Combustion chamber deposits were non existent. Cylinder and ring wear was roughly 50% (unfortunately the lower end bearings were used up).... With Tier 4 emissions coming up, A DPF is going to be on a Common Rail diesel. Diesel fuel is getting better. Some conventional old school additives will raise hell with a DPF and also foul an injector tip.

For this I'm with Frank about seeing your engine manufacturer (lets hope Cummins knows what there doing). Also one needs to school themselves up in this area and read labels as The Webster points out.

Today’s diesel needs a little more attention to detail.