Diesel additive

[Rock Trol]

I bought a litre from Terrain Tamer a few years ago and still have half left as I don't dose it every time I fuel up. If buying something like Flash Lube its better to buy in bulk from somewhere like Terrain Tamer or other truck parts businesses as it works out a lot cheaper than buying the 50ml and 250ml bottles from Super Cheap etc. Bulk sizes come in 1 litre, 5 litre and 20 litre drums. Can't remember the prices now but if using a lot its worth buying bulk. I have started using it every few tanks as of late last year so when I run out it will be time for one of the bigger sizes.

The dose is 1 ml: 1 Litre of fuel so its easy to measure and does work at keeping the motor running smoother. I read on another forum that someone had seen the material data sheet for the stuff and it was basically mineral two stroke oil with some shellite mixed in for the cleaning agent. It's pretty mild though so can use it often.

[katwoman]

We use ' diesel power' in all our fourbys. Have always used it and never had a problem, so it can't hurt. Right ?

At $160 for 5 litres, it is a tad expensive.

[cnorth]

I have also used the flashlube conditioner and found noticeable results in both power and economy, i use it in both my gu patrol 4.2 and 100 series cruiser. Surprising the difference it makes.

[92GQ]

I've been using Flashlube in both my TD42 GQs for over 10 years, no problems.
Engines goes and sounds awesome!

[onlyme376]

I use a mix of ftc decarbonizer and cleanpower fuel treatment/ injector cleaner in mine from cost effective maintenance I have seen the difference the decarbonizer makes on CAT 3500 series engines over service life at the mines and how the service cost at rebuild is reduced for those using it. I can also say my motor runs quieter and better on fuel
www.costeffective.com.au if you have a crd they have a different injector cleaner designed specifically for common rail engines

[4bye4]

I have been watching several thread about additives and trying a few myself. I have been adding Castrol T2 since the start of the year with the following results.

LTR Kms L/100Km

55.23 420.4 13.14
39.21 300.9 13.03
53.78 412.6 13.03
27.4 211.7 12.94
32.31 276.2 11.70
39.18 302.1 12.97
36.98 287.0 12.89
37.69 301.8 12.49
51.56 401.4 12.85
39.63 318.6 12.44
looks like a small improvement. Engine is quieter and also quieter since I have been providing my own oil instead of what the dealer used.

[Heavyweight]

I have been using the Chemtech in my 2014 for the last 3 weeks, only had the car since New for about 4 weeks, the first thing I noticed is that it immediately made the engine a little quieter and seems to give a little more power, currently averaging about 13.50 km/100km....(bit of city and highway driving)

I will finish the litre bottle then I have a similar product from Cost Effective Maintenance (CRD fuel enhancer) which I will try.

[Hodge]

Thought I'd put an update to this. Just went and bought a bottle of flashlube as I always do. Filled up, and didn't realize till I came home that I've grabbed a "Common Rail" version. Had no idea one existed. And no idea what the difference is. Must be something new ??

[92GQ]

Yeah the common rail version has been out for a while, my TD42 hasn't noticed.

[the evil twin]

Only difference is it costs more? (sarcasm)

I think Flash Lube have changed their labelling but not 100% sure, just checked their website and the pics I saw all had "common rail" on the label

Anyway...
Typical Diesel Conditioners contain two ingredients, lubricant and solvent
The lubricant is usually equivalent to 2T (two stroke oil) and the solvent is a hydrocarbon such as Naptha
The typical conditioner mix varies but is around 7 to 9 parts lube to 3 to 1 part solvent and any other secret ingredient is in such small quantities as is irrelevant.

Bottom line... Flash Lube is convenient I spose but if you want to 'condition' your Diesel for heaps less cost than Flash Lube et al, run fuel with 2T at 100:1 and throw in a solvent for a tank or whatever prior to each fuel filter change to remove any gum build up.