fuel conditioners

[woodstok]

has anyone used any product along these lines, eg fuelstar etc. always dubious of these but with things the price they are, some further vestigatin may be on the cards.

[Rich]

Chemtech Diesel conditioner is apparently pretty good, kills algae etc.
I have also used the genuine Toyota Diesel fuel conditioner. I haven't had any problems with either product.
Rich.

[woodstok]

the fuelstar is a fuelsaver apparently. it releases small amounts of tin and stuff into the fuel and makes it burn clean and more power etc. have tracked down a guy with a 2.4 lux who recckons he saves about 10% on diesel, the smoke has gone and he has more power. another guy with a mitsi diesel swears by it and says his oil stays real clean for a lot longer. i might give one a go but theyre $400 odd bucks and 1 hr to fit into fuel line. will see if anyone else has used them on here first.

[Scottyt]

Have two different opiions from two different Toyota dealers on this very subject. Darwin dealer use an additive, not sure what type, never asked me to use it on my vehicle and charged me $20 (got that refunded). Went to another dealer on holidays in Tassie (Devonport) asked him about the additive, he said it makes the new engine noisy. Clears too much crap out through the injectors etc. Not completly sure of full details! Just thought it was interesting! Have to say my engine is noisy at times, sounds like a 50c coin bouncing around under the bonnet....

[Tunnel Rat]

I walked into my brother’s work the other day there was a box of diesel fuel additive on the ground after reading one of the bottles I asked him “does this shit do anything". He raved on about this being one of the best products he has ever used.
My brother is the plant manager of a big construction company on Sydney harbor it’s his job to keep all the machinery in good condition.
He is always saying that our diesel in Australia is of such low quality.
Anyway he uses this additive in a new $30 million dollar crane from Japan.
So I thought I will give it a go I just put it in yesterday and could not believe it I could feel the difference it felt better off the mark and more responsive. I was not expecting to feel anything I also tested it last night by flooring it to see how much smoke I could see out the back none. Before when I floored it at night you could see all the smoke in the headlights of the car behind me not now.
At the moment it running better & running cleaner so let’s see how the fuel consumption goes I will do and average from 3 tanks of fuel and report back.
If it saves me enough fuel just to cover the cost of the additive I will be happy regardless of the fuel savings I’m hooked.
I do not know much about it at the moment I only know you cannot buy it from any store and that it is made in the states

[redbeard]

Tunnel Rat,

What brand was the additive you used?

[david allan]

very interesting
when i floor it at night I can also really see the smoke in the rear vehicles head light.

How do you use the additive.
Do you just empty one bottle everytime you fill up

[Tunnel Rat]

Redbeard
I will check when I get home but I think it is Amsoil.

David
You just add some to the fuel when you fill up one 250ml bottle does 445L

It has sold me already any fuel saving is just a bonus.

Rat

[Dr Jan Itor]

250ml for 445L? Must be good stuff.

[9W6VX]

Rat,

I would be interested in the product.

Please let us know what it is.

Thanks

[oldrev]

just bringing this to the top
waiting to here tunnel rat's review also i spke to nsw chemtech rep yesterday and apparently they will have a new revised addittive out next month
cheers ken

[camwill69]

Pritty keen on what Tunnel rat has to say as I can see the smoke out the back as well. Keep us informed please.
Regards,
Camwill69

[oldrev]

cam , the stuff tunnelrat is talkin about is available online but only usa canada no air freight .
after tunnel rat's post i filled in a day doin research on fuel additives in usa very interesting to say the least
regards
ken

[jamiecracker]

oooooooo you have my interest

[10K]

I'm guessing a few guys would be interested in a group buy on this stuff?

You up for organising another one Camwill69? Just kidding!

I'd be very interested in buying some... lets see what the Rat comes back with and go from there.

Cheers
Matt

[9W6VX]

I'm very interested in this product.

Looking forward to Rat's report.

Cheers

Brendon

[Parr]

im also interested in this
will be interesting to see if there are any saving at the pump

[woodstok]

just found an nz supplier of amsoil and will give the diesel additive a go. price for 10 litres of synthetic oil for lux engine about 170 aust dollars. will have to read some good writeups to fork out that much. i have been using a canadian product called powerup for about 6 years now. it is awesome in hydraulics and engines/diffs etc and has paid for itself many times. always prepared to try another product though. dunno till u try!

[SR5 2NV]

I have found an aussie distributor located in melbourne.
He sent me some prices.

Hi Metin,
I carry the Amsoil ADM diesel modifier at $8.00 for 473ml
The ACB cetane boost at $12.00 for 473ml
The ADF Diesel Concentrate at $11.00 for 473ml
I will send via courier to your door for $8.00
Payment can be made by card or internet transfer. Thanks for your inquiry, Regards, Ross

The details are as follows:

AirMarine Australia
43 St Hellier Street, Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081
p: 61 3 9459 2888
e:amsoilq@bordernet.com.au

[10K]

Well Done SR5 2NV,

Should we approach him to do a deal for New Hilux members? I'll ring him if we get enough members who are keen?

That pack sounds the goods... so $39 to your door?

I wonder how long/how many tanks etc that will last?

Who is keen?

From what I am told/read black smoke is unburnt diesel. I'm no expert on this.. can anyone explain more?


cheers
Matt