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Inquiring minds want to know. That's is also what is available here unless I call a truck & get off road fuel.
Capt. Ron.
"I will not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death"
"Never Trade Luck For Skill"
1987 3870 - Northern Lights ll
Hino EH700
Westerbeke 8.0
1999 Logic Marine 17' CC/50 Merc.
on Louisiana pool Mississippi River.
When I had my 1990 4588, I made a point of contacting Hino about this very issue. There should be a thread in this site somewhere about it but the short answer from Hino was that we should use an additive to help prevent premature wear to the fuel pump. He did suggest finally either Howes or Stanadyne so at that point I did start using Stanadyne additive to the fuel with each fill and it seemed to me that the smoking decreased almost to the point of nothing except at cold start-up and my fuel economy improved somewhat. It's expensive stuff but I would always have a bottle or two on board ready for the next re-fueling.
I have used Biobor JF as a microbiocide since I've owned the boat. I contacted the Biobor factory regarding their product Biobor MD regarding this issue and they told me that Biobor JF would add the necessary added lubrication.
I have Cummins 6BTA's with a Denso injection pump. I spoke with an engineer at Denso, and he recommended the Stanadyne additive. I have been using it for the first time this year, no noticeable change in fuel usage, but I do believe I am experiencing less soot on the transom. He did not recommend the Diesel 911 additive as it contains alcohol.
When the ULSD fuel rules went into effect in 2006, the cost of diesel went up sharply (due to cost of removing more sulfur), and older engine reliability went down. Many manufacturers, mechanics, and fleet operators recommend an additive for older engines designed for traditional diesel fuel - there are many articles on the Internet on the topic. Many suggest Stanadyne, which is expensive and often not readily available. We have used both Stanadyne and Power Service (PS) "Diesel Kleen" and can't tell much difference between the two - but can tell a difference without any additive. PS Diesel Kleen is available from Walmart for about $16 to treat 250 gal. Stanadyne is about double this cost. Good luck, Doug S.
Hi all, Long story short, called my oil co. they told me as of june 2012 "off road diesel" is no longer produced or available. I am using diesel kleen. until I find, or hear of something better. GOOD LUCK to all and our diesels. george
yachtman wrote:
I read put 2stroke oil in the diesel. I have no idea what the amount would be.
I think he meant to say SYNTHETIC 2 stroke oil! ( smokeless) Most people run about an ounce per gallon. I've used it in Duramax diesels to quiet the electronic injectors. (I run about an ounce to 2 gallons) I don't know if it would do much for the pump on the older diesels but it has no octane boost like most of the other suggested additives. I can't think of the brand but it is $9.00 a gallon at Walmart.
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