The new low-sulfur diesel fuel is now being pumped into your tanks, whether you like it or not. Sure, the '07 vehicles were built to work on the stuff, but what about your non-brand-new truck? We aren't petrochemists, but we've heard enough worries from some pretty sharp dudes that it has caught our attention. Sulfur (plus cetane) adds lubricity to diesel fuel, and that's important because diesel engines use the fuel to lubricate injector pumps and injectors. None of us wants these parts wearing out before they should.
| RBP Diesel Fuel Additives regular And High Performance
As a precaution, we think it would be a good idea to use an additive, such as Rolling Big Power's; the company has two versions, a regular and a high-performance version. While replacing the lubricity of your diesel fuel is a good idea, these additives also clean injectors, sensors, the fuel-rail system, and cylinder heads. Plus, they disperse water (without using alcohol), which is a good thing too. Water can damage injectors, pumps, electronic sensors, fuel rails, and fuel lines. No one wants that.
RBP has seen increases in mileage of 10-12 percent in trucks equipped with electronic injectors ('99-and-later) and increases of 5-6 percent in older mechanical-injector-equipped trucks ('98-and-earlier). RBP's regular additive has more water-reducing agents in it and doesn't contain cetane. This is good for newer vehicles or for trucks that sit a lot. You can expect to double the life expectancy of your injection pump and injectors, according to RBP.
The high-performance version of RBP's additive contains more lubricity and a 5 percent cetane increase. It has water-reducing agents in it, but not as much as the regular additive. This is the perfect choice for those who aren't getting the fuel mileage they should, tow a lot of weight, race, or see a lot of black smoke out of the exhaust. The typical lifted truck with a power package, 4-inch exhaust, intake, and programmer should get between 17-19 miles per gallon. If not, maybe the high-performance additive will help. RBP says to use half to a full bottle the first time, then just a couple of ounces at a time after that and eventually reduce to just 1 ounce per 32 gallons of fuel.
If you get the mileage improvement expected, the additive will pay for itself. If it saves some of your internal engine parts, it will save you much, much more.
