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Yes, in the winter months when we were in cold country. The stuff I used was supposed to be mixed at an ounce of treatment to so many gallons of fuel so I estimated how many gallons I would be adding and split the needed treatment between tanks. I used a combination product, algae killer, water remover and anti-jell of various brands over the years.

 

Amazon has a bunch and lots of reviews: http://www.amazon.com/gp/top-rated/automotive/15718841

 

This is a good read on all aspects of diesel fuel: http://www.chevron.com/documents/pdf/DieselFuelTechReview.pdf

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Use it every time we fuel up according to instructions.

Double the amount in winter for longer term storage.

Optilube XPD

For most it must be ordered online - easy process no problem.

 

We have a relatively older vehicle - 2001 Volvo

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We have been searching for one that has a biocide (algae killer) in it. We are in MS and cant find any even at the big truck stops. Guess we'll try on line

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Ours is a daily driver. Therefore, there is no need for a fuel stabilizer. I do use CRC Diesel Therapy at every oil change. It' the same stuff (relabeled) that the Ram dealer sells.

 

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Use it every time we fuel up according to instructions.

Double the amount in winter for longer term storage.

Optilube XPD

For most it must be ordered online - easy process no problem.

 

We have arelatively older vehicle - 2001 Volvo

X2 - Optilube "Summer Blend" which is a lot cheaper and provides superior lubricity compared to other products according to this study: Diesel Fuel Lubricity Additive Study Results

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I found the biocide at Tractor Supply.

Thanks Chuck. I'll keep that in mind. We did find some at Kings,Inc in Pascagula.

Ron & Linda

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A friend has added a gallon of gasoline to a tank of diesel once a month to kill algae and prevent gelling. Also uses gas to start hard to start diesel engine places gas soaked rag over intake.

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Adding gas may be no problem but if you have one with an alcohol type additive it can eat your O rings and cost a bundle. Not sure which engines are impacted but my IH 530 had a BIG WARNING about it.

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My brother said he would add some gas occasionally when he found the truck with gelled fuel on a cold morning. Wouldn't make a practice of it though. He did over the road for many years and probably hit all of the lower 48 in all of their various seasons.

 

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