Diesel Addatives?

[crysto4]

Say, I always kept a small box with several screw top jars of addative in it I'd use every fill up. 2 oz. summer and 4 in winter. Anybody have advice or suggestions regarding this practice?

Thanks-

[chittychittybangbang]

It's good? ULSD is low in lubricity so anything to increase it,especially during engine breakin is good. As VW of A what additives they approve. If none, try standyne.

[agoodhi]

Since I have a big jug of PS Diesel Kleen, I'm gonna try it in the TDI the next time I fill up on #2.

[MischievousMk6]

I run Stanadyne Lubricity formula in most my tanks. When I run out of that, I'll continue using my bottle of Howe's Meaner Power Kleaner....

[amstel78]

So Stanadyne Lubricity formula for ULSD; what about an additive to prevent gelling in colder climates? Any suggestions?

Nevermind - found Stanadyne 1000 for winter.

P.S. Anything in writing that states VW recommends Stanadyne for fuel additives?

[rhino1829]

I've been tossing around the idea of additives in my 12 Golf, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. From the research I've done, VW of A doesn't "officially" approve the use of one single brand of additive. Though on the Stanadyne website, it does say that they're approved via a Service/Tech bulletin for a specific formula...Lubricity. What's not explained is what specific condition or why it's recommended via the service bulletin, but not official by VW of A. Here's the link for the page...
http://www.stanadyne.com/docs/puba/Mb2046.pdf

So it's kinda confusing since I've read that people have contacted VW of A and received a very generic answer stating that no additives are recommended, but on the Stanadyne website, per a service recommendation, it's ok??? It seems like a catch 22, but with the lower lubricating properties of ULSD, it can't hurt to use one. I've read good things about Power Service and also Stanadyne. Guess its just up to you which formula from either manufacturer will fit your needs and what you're trying to accomplish; weather it's anti-gel for cold weather months, or an all-season additive. Also the availability might also be a factor of which you plan on using. Stanadyne from what I've found is tough to find locally, but can be ordered online; where as Power Service from what I've read, is more readily available...local parts stores, Walmart, etc.

There's all kind of info on this site as well as numerous other sites online regarding the different types of additives for diesel. It's just simple to do the research and figure out which you want to use and go for it!!!

[golfTDI1]

I was kind of late to the additive party and just started using an additive for the winter.

After much research and careful consideration I chose Power Service as the ONLY additive that I woulld ever put into this car's tank

[Plus 3 Golfer]

The Technical Service Bulletin in which stanadyne is recommended for use by VW under certain situations does not apply to the common rail TDIs.

[agoodhi]

Originally Posted by agoodhi

Since I have a big jug of PS Diesel Kleen, I'm gonna try it in the TDI the next time I fill up on #2.

The Powerstroke keeps taking it away from the TDI. Haven't tried it yet, and no plans to try it out anymore.

[old bear]

I've used Power Service in my diesel vehicles since '01 when my NEW (2500 miles) F350 gelled up. They towed it to a heated garage at a truck stop, let it warm up and put in Power Service in the tank. THe guy there told me that if I'd keep power service in the fuel it would never gel up on me again. It never did, neither did the other diesel's I've had since. Have it in the '12 Jetta right now...