Excellent write up and post. Did the failure of this pump take his rail and injectors too? I’ve heard those disaster prevention kits only prevent disasters in the crank case which this doesn’t sound like it is.

 

During inspection it looked like the Volume Control Valve (VCV) picked up most if not all of the particulate matter. The rail and injectors were removed and inspected and looked good so we flushed the fuel system, buttoned her up and gave it a shot with fingers crossed. It fired right up with good fuel pressure and about 30 seconds of smoke. He has been driving it for the past three weeks without issues, I assume, since he hasn't come back.

 

Anyone use this before they fill up? https://www.xtremediesel.com/rev-x-dis1601-distance-fuel-additive-16-oz-bottle

I like how it has the little spot where you can squeeze and measure what you want to put in vs the Stanadyne bottles where it looks like you need to measure it out before hand, same with Howe's how it just comes in a big bottle.

 

I use a paint measuring cup with a top to measure my additive. I have never used Rev-X before since Im a cheap SOB. :rofl:

 

Great write up based on experience instead of misinformation. Every time I see someone say that these trucks are made to run on today's fuel, I doubt they are even aware that most of today's fuel does not even meet the wear scar of less than 520 microns specified by the ASTM. Canadian fuel has a requirement of less than 460 microns for the same engines.

 

I wish they didn't lower mpgs like they do (I have had bad luck)

 

I use Diesel Kleen and noticed on AVG about 1-2 MPG increase

 

Dieselkleen has been the better of all I have tried. Testing Howes now. Everything I have tried except DK has resulted in a loss of mpg.

 

I'm running the HeavyAssault mix, mainly for demulsification.

Now, thanks to you, I know I'm getting some sweet, sweet lubricity as well.

Thanks for a post with some proof.

Helps me rest easier.

 

Here is an amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Servic...RTDCWC6B2GD0Z60W&pd_rd_w=kuEJY&pd_rd_wg=g5nLy&psc=1&refRID=AP64RTDCWC6B2GD0Z60W

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It is readily available locally. I get mine at Rural King, WallyWorld, Atwoods or Tractor Supply

 

Just realized I was under dosing with the Howes diesel treat. Starting all over now.

 

You've convinced me to look at additives more seriously now. I've never put a drop of anything in my tank other than fuel. Are you guys adding this stuff to every tank? Do you add it while at the fuel station?

 

I add it at every fill up at the pump. Think of it this way... Would you only have oil in your engine every other time you drove?

 

So you carry the 80oz jug around with you? How are you transferring it from the jug to the tank?

 

I bought a 16oz bottle of Sta-Bil (perfect size bottle to fit in the rear driver’s side door pocket so that I pull up to the pump, open the door, and pull out the bottle) that has a tip and measure feature built in, dumped the Sta-Bil, and use just the bottle for my additives. Works great! Just wish someone sold empty bottles like this, but I tend to have stores of gas in the garage in case of hurricane, so I just use the stabil in there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JJHNAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MuF6AbAKZDPJ9

 

I keep it in a milk crate in my tool box. I have a funnel and a paint measuring cup that I use for dosing. I always get fuel at half tank and add 8oz for 20 gal.

 

I keep it at home and fill up empty water bottles I’ve dried out and take them to the pump with me each time I fill up, but mines not my DD so a fill up might be every other week or once a month depending on use but when I’m towing and we’re gonna for a long weeken I will take the jug and empty bottles with me or prefill bottles before the trip, I also run Diesel Kleen

 

This is my method as well. I read a while back that leaving the additive in a water bottle for a duration will somehow leach something (can't remember what) from the bottle so I fill the bottle right before heading to the fuel station. Anyone else heard of the additive leaching something from a water bottle?

 

Just thought I would throw this out there also.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...ome/20170510005497/en/Cummins-Officially-Recommends-Power-Service®-Diesel-Kleen

 

Just thought I would throw this out there also.



https://www.businesswire.com/news/h...ome/20170510005497/en/Cummins-Officially-Recommends-Power-Service®-Diesel-Kleen

That’s cool. I have no doubt that a fuel additive is warranted. What I wonder about is the differences between the different additives. My guess is they’re all pretty much the same and it boils down to personal preference, but I’m no chemist.

 

I use the Ford PM22. I keep it in a 5 gallon bucket in the bed of the truck to keep the smell out of the cab. I carry a metal 2 ounce shot glass in there too to measure it with. So the pickup gets to take shots at the pump 👍🏼

 

Motorcraft PM-22 and 23 is manufactured by Gold Eagle. https://www.goldeagle.com/product/?fwp_applications=fuel-treatment

PM-22 = Sta-bil Diesel Power Cetane Boost
PM-23 = Sta-bil Diesel Power De-Solve De-Gel

 

I use Optilube XPD in every tank, ever since my HPFP went out at 150,000 miles. Optilube XPD has superior lubricity per independent tests. The links and copies of these tests are on Optilube’s website, as well as in another thread—where I initially learned about Optilube. I buy it a gallon at a time on Amazon for $70 delivered. Not cheap, but neither was a $10k replacement of my fuel system. I get better fuel mileage and performance with it, and the peace of mind that my pump is not going to grenade again. Optilube also sells a spout with a lid that mounts on the gallon container, which can be bought on their website or on amazon. It makes it easy for storing in my toolbox and squirting some in my tank at every fill up. I just guesstimate re the amount, and err on the side of more is better. I bet this HPFP will last 500k with this practice. But I’m an optimist 😉

 

I've been using Opti-Lube Summer Plus since the truck was new. Almost the same lubricity as XPD but more cetane and no anti-gel and much cheaper per use. When I need anti-gel, I use Opti-Lube Winter. I carry a gallon jug of Summer Plus in the basement of my fiver for refilling the 16oz bottle in my passenger door pocket.

 

I use Rev-x diesel fuel additive and use 1oz per 12 gals. I tried using .5oz per 12 gals and got a Low fuel pressure warning. Instructions say .5oz/12galsfor normal use and 1oz/12gals for performance.

 

Twin Neck Bettix Bottles | U.S. Plastic Corp.

Some clear measuring bottles. I ordered 2 just to keep an extra.

 

What brought this up was a buddy came by the shop and noticed the destroyed HPFP pump and worried that his may be going out. As a preventitive measure he asked that I change his out. He religiously uses a fuel additive. Pulled his HPFP and it looked brand new and I put back in his truck and saved him $500 on a new pump.

What’s the going rate to pull and inspect a working pump?


I was using walmart 2 stroke in my 6.7, but noticed it started blowing a puff of black smoke at takeoff do I switched over to the motorcraft PM-22 stuff, and will be switching to DK soon.

I still have 2 gallons of the 2 stroke oil in the garage- I wonder if slipping less of it per tank (than I was- was 16oz per tank) would hurt anything.



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450-800 depending on your location

 

Is that a service the dealer performs, or would a private diesel mechanic be a good option?


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I never used an additive prior to my HPFP grenading at 150k. Expensive lesson. Interestingly, I had just deleted and tuned with H&M on tow tune within the last 15k miles, but my local shop didn’t think this had anything to do with it. I trust these guys, as they’re all ASE ex-Ford guys. It’s Burleson’s in Hernando, MS. They’re really good.

I don’t know what you mean by the PS, if it was directed at me, or what CPT is. I wasn’t quoting anybody or marketing for anybody if that’s what’s implied. I researched the lubricity issue after the grenading HPFP event, and came away convinced that Optilube products are superior. Once in a while if I run out and before my new order comes, I will put some Diesel Kleen or Howes in there, but I trust the Optilube based on the lubricity tests I read.

 

Pretty religious user of Optilube XPD here. No FP issues so far at 100k+

 

150-200k seems to be the window for HPFP failure in my experience.

 

Mine blew up at 52k miles. I would use pm22 every so often.

 

I would go private since it is a preventative measure

 

Agreed. Dealerships are good for swapping in new parts, but not always so good at diagnostic or preventative measures.


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I’m using the silver bottle diesel Klean. I carry two of the smaller bottles. That I refill with the larger bottle at home. Definitely don’t want to carry it in the cab. Or that smell will be with you for a while.


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