I have a 02 VW Bug Diesel - should I be using an additive to my Diesel fuel? If so, what? How much?
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Should I be adding a lube additive to my Diesel?
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I don't know very much about the VW diesels, but it is a good idea to add fuel conditioner on a regular basis to keep the injectors clean and to improve lubrication. I have been using Power Service conditioner+cetane boost in my Dodge/Cummins for about 7 years. Stanadyne Performance Formula is said to be the best, but I have never been able to find it.
It is also a good idea to change your fuel filter regularly. If you're new to diesel ownership, it is more of a lifestyle change than you might initially think.
It is also a good idea to change your fuel filter regularly. If you're new to diesel ownership, it is more of a lifestyle change than you might initially think.
Not new, I've owned diesels for 20+ years - just never heard of using a lubricant additive.
It can't and depending on the fuel it certainly can help. I've used diesel before that was so low in cetane that without Power Service there was a very noticeable drop in power.
That is what I get for using rotten fuel.
That is what I get for using rotten fuel.
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Yes, you should. A little off the all-in-one fuel additives - Power Service, Howes, etc... - pays off nicely in the long run. Some folks prefer a TCW3 ('ashless') two stroke oil as well. 2% biodiesel will give you all the lubricity you'd ever need, plus a bit of cetane boost. Look up the Spicer lubricity study.
FWIW, we bought our 2000 New Beetle TDI used and have run it on B11 the entire time we've owned it - plus a dose of Power Service or Howes when I remember. DFIS said the camplate & rollers looked perfect when we had the pump rebuilt 2 years ago (due to a seized cold start advance solenoid).
FWIW, we bought our 2000 New Beetle TDI used and have run it on B11 the entire time we've owned it - plus a dose of Power Service or Howes when I remember. DFIS said the camplate & rollers looked perfect when we had the pump rebuilt 2 years ago (due to a seized cold start advance solenoid).
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My brother adds a splash (1-2 oz) of TCW-3 two cycle oil or redline 85+ to his fuel in his 2011 TDI.
Ive run those amongst others in my various MB diesels with good results.
The best additive always was rotella DFA, but cant seem to find it anymore
Ive run those amongst others in my various MB diesels with good results.
The best additive always was rotella DFA, but cant seem to find it anymore
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel does not have the lubricity of the older fuel, so the answer for many owners is yes. It won't hurt.
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Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel does not have the lubricity of the older fuel, so the answer for many owners is yes. It won't hurt.
This is the reason I read why the new VW TDI High Pressure Fuel Pumps were failing. The lack of lubrication in the new ULSD. The fuel pumps would cause metal shavings to enter the fuel system. It is what I read over on the TDI club forums.
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel does not have the lubricity of the older fuel, so the answer for many owners is yes. It won't hurt.
This is the reason I read why the new VW TDI High Pressure Fuel Pumps were failing. The lack of lubrication in the new ULSD. The fuel pumps would cause metal shavings to enter the fuel system. It is what I read over on the TDI club forums.
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