To use a fuel additive or not in m1008

[Keith_J]

I just use the used motor oil from my wife's car. It is very clean, low viscosity and low ash. But it won't help with gel. That is mostly a non issue with modern diesel, especially in warmer climates. You know the stock fuel filter base has a heater, right?

 

[KansasBobcat]

I have used the Stanadyne performance in H1 HMMWV for 20 years and no pump problems. Now using in M1009.

 

[GREENMV]

Just a quick "note" I was having problems with my M1009 a couple months ago. My engine would want to die when I would lift my foot off the pedal when coming to a stop. I knew this was a problem with the IP. Instead of just tearing into It and getting the IP rebuilt I took It to a local Mechanic for a second "Not My Opinion" Opinion. He advised me that it was the IP but to try dropping a quart of "Cheap" transmission oil into the tank and fill the take up and It would solve my problem. "It Did" He said what everyone has been stating that the new diesel fuels don't have the lubricating property's that the old fuels had. So now with every fill up I put a quart of transmission oil in. I also use Howes diesel treatment to stop gelling in all my diesel engines and have not had any gelling in my tanks to date.

 

[Gripy]

View attachment Diesel_fuel_additive_test.pdf

2 Stroke seems to be the easiest to find. So, I use it. About 1 Oz per 1 gal of fuel.

 

[donalloy1]

Replaced OEM IP with Rebuilt unit from local Stanadyne authorized shop that came highly recommended. Technician told me it does not have the military specified seals for running JP5 and other fuels than diesel. Has been working fine.

My question is. If I add 2 cycle oil, Transmission Fluid or other lubricants recommended here. Will it damage IP? Thanks in advance, DMLII sends

 

[Keith_J]

Of al the improvised diesel fuel lubes, two stroke oil is the least harmful with regards to ash deposits. Transmission fluid is the most dubious in this respect. Modern gasoline engine oil has far reduced ash worries.

 

[61sleepercab]

On a trip from WV to Iowa we added 1 quart transmission fluid and Howes treatment and we got 5 mpg better mileage , same truck,load, drivers.

 

[donalloy1]

Of al the improvised diesel fuel lubes, two stroke oil is the least harmful with regards to ash deposits. Transmission fluid is the most dubious in this respect. Modern gasoline engine oil has far reduced ash worries.

Two Cycle Oil it is then!

Gather Ash deposits are what harm internal wear points on IP.?

 

[Gripy]

Ash would foul your cylinders/ injectors.

 

[Bighurt]

My experience with the Mil fleet is Howes.

However with my 6.4L PS and Howes may as well be water the only thing that I've not gelled up using was Stanadyne. Incidentally Stanadyne makes the ford additive.

Power Service 911 is an emergency product, that doesn't work IMO.

Howes doesn't back their warrantee either.

I use Stanadyne for my trucks.

 

[Carlo]

I had good results with Power Service with every fill up, but I now use Opti-lube in both of my trucks with even better results. Having to order online is the only inconvenience.

I thought you might like these photos.

 

[penokeevet]

Years ago (50) in northern MN we used #2 in the summer and #1 in the winter in all diesel engines (Graders, Dozer, etc.) An occasional shot of ether also helped. Tried ether on my gas engine, 1952 Studebaker, at minus 20; and a backfire ignited all the old oil/grease on the engine. No fire extinguisher, but a lot of snow was scooped up in a short time. Never tried it on my gasser again.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Quart of the Wally World Special elixer per tank...