Diesel Additive? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

cmac2012 · #1 10-08-2021, 11:21 PM

I try to use “Diesel Treat” every fill up. It is said that the sulfur compounds removed from Dino Diesel were the slippery parts. And lubricity additive it’s beneficial, as diesels depend to some extent on the lubricating nature of diesel as we knew it. First gen bio diesel supposedly had better lubricity than old Dino. Which, unless I am really wrong, is part of why it’s commonly added to the diesel we buy at the pump.

I’ve read good reviews for Diesel Treat, and it can be had for a good price at Walmart and more and more standard auto parts outlet. Used to be a lot more expensive at NAPA than it is now for example.

But don’t take my word for it, research it and get back to me with what you find, positive or negative.

I only use Dino diesel on long trips. Here in the bay area we get HPR diesel, a second gen biodiesel that’s pretty good stuff. It’s state subsidized, recycled oil and tallow, Makes it a carbon neutral fuel, though there was some carbon involved in growing and processing the feed stocks.

They say they add lubricity compounds but I’ve also read that it is weak in that department. OTOH I’ve read that it’s not good to have too much of that in your fuel.

Marshall Welch · #2 10-09-2021, 12:14 AM

Welcome to the forum. Take a look at this site - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids:
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1

Scroll down to the different types of fluids, and click on Fuel. As you will see, the site also has specifications for other operating fluids- engine oil, transmission, differential, and so on.

jetspeed · #3 10-10-2021, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac2012

I try to use “Diesel Treat” every fill up. It is said that the sulfur compounds removed from Dino Diesel were the slippery parts. And lubricity additive it’s beneficial, as diesels depend to some extent on the lubricating nature of diesel as we knew it. First gen bio diesel supposedly had better lubricity than old Dino. Which, unless I am really wrong, is part of why it’s commonly added to the diesel we buy at the pump.

I’ve read good reviews for Diesel Treat, and it can be had for a good price at Walmart and more and more standard auto parts outlet. Used to be a lot more expensive at NAPA than it is now for example.

But don’t take my word for it, research it and get back to me with what you find, positive or negative.

I only use Dino diesel on long trips. Here in the bay area we get HPR diesel, a second gen biodiesel that’s pretty good stuff. It’s state subsidized, recycled oil and tallow, Makes it a carbon neutral fuel, though there was some carbon involved in growing and processing the feed stocks.

They say they add lubricity compounds but I’ve also read that it is weak in that department. OTOH I’ve read that it’s not good to have too much of that in your fuel.

THIS stuff??

https://www.amazon.com/Howes-103060-Diesel-Conditioner-Anti-Gel/dp/B001JT3I0U