Thread: Diesel injector cleaner additive ?

Don't do it.... it will all end in tears... I have seen it several times when additives have been used in oil and fuel... most memorable was in Picton... guy thought it would be a good idea to use a "Restorer" product in his twin v8 Diesel launch fuel system. He headed out at 20 kts into a 10kt northerly.... he limped back in an hour later at 10 kts with a 10kt tail wind... it looked like the apocalypse was coming down the sound, he good as totally blacked out the sky.... the cloud and stench wafted over Picton. I got the lovely job of replacing 16 injectors and draining all the fuel, some 2000L. It would seem the fuel system was cleaned out all the way to the nozzles, where it all deposited.

But seriously... I have worked in the maintenance and engineering field with some impressive machinery over the years. For the last 20 years I have specialized in reliability. When it comes to engines, I have hung my hat on three basic principals... clean as possible Air/Oil/Fuel and do not use anything that the OEM or fuel company do not put in the Air/Oil/Fuel.... and I have an exceptional track record.... third principal, premium grade lubricants and filtration to suit the application.

Additives are only peddled by snake oil salesman waving testimony's from the dupped... sorry if any of you feel insulted by this and feel the need to react.

Before anyone decides to argue the toss, ask your self these two questions... because they are the main two counter arguments.

If it reduces fuel consumption and emissions.... why is it never legislated by govts and endorsed by the green movement?
If you think a machine manufacturer will make $ from parts sales ask.... what is the most profitable, parts sales or a reputation for making reliable machinery?

With Machinery... there are no cures in a can, only the occasional asprin.

There ends my "expert" rant for the day.