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12-12-2006, 01:23 AM
Modern diesel is a different case and I can't say I know it as well. What is the stated purpose of the additive?
If I remember correctly, doesn't the viscosity of diesel go up in cold weather? Is the additive you're talking about a thinner that allows low temperature flow? It would make sense to me to have a flow additive to allow easier low temperature starting, but I'd be surprised it it wasn't already formulated into the fuel in cold weather climates.
I remember our family vehicles that ran on diesel all had fuel heaters to thin it down and get it flowing in low temperatures.
I love diesel vehicles - effecient and clean - so much of a change from 25 years ago. European diesel vehicles are wonderful - it's hard to tell that they're diesel - none of the smell or tell-tale clatter of their predecessors and their milage is awesome. I wish that we had them here (and that diesel was cheaper here)
Let me know more about the additive you have and I'll let you know if it makes sense.
If I remember correctly, doesn't the viscosity of diesel go up in cold weather? Is the additive you're talking about a thinner that allows low temperature flow? It would make sense to me to have a flow additive to allow easier low temperature starting, but I'd be surprised it it wasn't already formulated into the fuel in cold weather climates.
I remember our family vehicles that ran on diesel all had fuel heaters to thin it down and get it flowing in low temperatures.
I love diesel vehicles - effecient and clean - so much of a change from 25 years ago. European diesel vehicles are wonderful - it's hard to tell that they're diesel - none of the smell or tell-tale clatter of their predecessors and their milage is awesome. I wish that we had them here (and that diesel was cheaper here)
Let me know more about the additive you have and I'll let you know if it makes sense.