Quote Originally Posted by macca View Post
Old school diesel mechanic near here recommends 1:1000 mineral auto transmission fluid.

Compliments fuel that has been modified for modern engines and helps with the performance a small amount.

Haven't found a diesel mechanic yet who endorses 2 stroke, and I keep asking.

BUT if you are happy that is what's important, this is just my "research" and its not backed up by any proof.

Edit: I have tried the 2 stroke in 2 vehicles and many litres, at 5 cents a litre extra I started asking questions as I couldn't sense any "improvement".
Macca, I would really doubt 1 litre in 1000liters would make much of a difference? Do you mean 1 in 100? I have heard the auto trans fluid story also, but can't remember the ratio, or if it was even stated. I recall 1:200 for mineral 2 stroke. I found it took about 1/4 of a tank to start doing whatever it is supposed to be doing internally, then the engine, a toyota 2H, Mercedes 300GD and my 2.8 Td patrol all 'seemed' to have less of a 'clack' or the pitch had softened a bit. For me, it makes the engine run quieter. I have only got 400 Kilometers on the new chev, so can't really tell on this motor - its still too new and sounds are all different. Regards cost, yes any additive starts to add the cost/klm. I do run Moreys fuel additive which is a less smoke formulation, again unsure if there is a benefit yet on this engine, but on the 2.8TD that thing running Moreys and 2 stroke was just about smokeless and for an overweight 2.8 it went well and was pushed hard at times on the open road. Even under hard acceleration there was no visible 'plume' behind.