Fuel additive diesel engines

000's · 06-17-2008, 07:15 PM

I have been using biobore.Is it a product that takes care of everything bacteria,water,cleans injectors ,stablizer,etc.

giantfan · 06-17-2008, 07:20 PM

Not exactly the same question, but there was a lot of good info.

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ves-32339.html

Capt.Troy Crane · 06-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Bio bor does not condition the fuel, meaning it does not add any lubrication or cetane improver to it. Only treats the algae.

You need to be putting a lubricant into the fuel with todays ulsd fuels (ultra low sulfur diesel) it will be getting worse as time goes by. Alot of diesel is heading for the overseas market and it's junk. run an additive that adds lubrication or you will regret it, trust me.

Check out www.schaefferoil.com and look at the fuel additives, lots of info there.

Good luck,
Troy

fishskipper · 06-17-2008, 08:03 PM

I'll back up Capt. Troy on this one..I've use it in several boats I've run over the years and I highly recommend..... Troy is a friend and a dock partner, but that has nothing do to due with the performance of this product... It does exactly what it states it does !!!!!!

I am in no way affiliated with this company.

billh22 · 06-17-2008, 08:44 PM

Check out Amsoil. Been using it for years and it is the best!

000's · 06-18-2008, 10:14 AM

Ron and troy thanks for the advice,thats twice you guys have said something about schaffer products I cant find them except on the web.

Randy Stinchcomb · 06-18-2008, 10:41 AM

.....well, we have a product that quite a few diesel guys are raving about

Ford's "cetane booster & performance improver" part # PM-22-A.....one 20 fl.oz. bottle treats 125 gallons of fuel and it's @$6.25 per bottle (wholesale) or we can-do $5.95 per bottle if you buy a case of 12 or more...I cant ship this stuff cheaply(hazmat).... but if anyone wants to try some, you can pick-up here at the dealership or I can deliver to OCMD occasionnaly

Avenger · 06-18-2008, 10:48 AM

000's, you should be careful about using Biobor on a regular basis. It is intended as a biocide and really should only be used if you have a problem with bacteria in your fuel. It has some nasty stuff in it that is hard on your fuel injection equipment. So despite what they recommend I would not use it as a maintenance item. Also, if you do have bacteria issues you need to get your tanks clean and get the water out. The bacteria live in the interface between the diesel fuel and the water so, no water = no bacteria.

As far as additives, the recommendations to use a lubricity additive are exactly right. Todays fuel in the U.S. does not meet the standards that the fuel injection manufacturers requested. The oil companies lobbied for a lower standard and won. We sell Stanadyne, and I highly recommend their Performance Formula from my own experiences with it. (Note: Stanadyne is a fuel injection system manufacturer) However there are several quality additives on the market. Do your research, pick one, and keep using it.

Capt.Troy Crane · 06-22-2008, 10:07 PM

Triple,
ring me up if you need some, i'll rig you up. I'm in Norfolk on a regular basis.

Troy

252-202-3396

lazyfatass247 · 06-23-2008, 11:06 AM

It is best to consult your manufacture of your engines to find out what type of fuel pumps you have. this will dictate which lubricate you need to use.

06-17-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
000's Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 308 Credits: 1,472.5 Boat: Margaritaville II Home Port: Va Beach va Best Catch: 500-550 Blue fin Occupation: Realtor ,Charter Boat Capt.	Fuel additive diesel engines I have been using biobore.Is it a product that takes care of everything bacteria,water,cleans injectors ,stablizer,etc.

06-17-2008, 07:20 PM	#2
giantfan Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Matawan NJ Posts: 648 Credits: 2,156.9 Boat: 34 Pursuit Express Home Port: Keyport	Not exactly the same question, but there was a lot of good info. http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ves-32339.html __________________ A jerk on one end of the line waiting for a jerk on the other end

06-17-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
fishskipper I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kill Devil Hills ,N.C. Posts: 1,175 Credits: 1,692.3 Boat: Custom Carolina Home Port: Oregon Inlet,N.C. Best Catch: Still Looking Occupation: Charter Capt.	I'll back up Capt. Troy on this one..I've use it in several boats I've run over the years and I highly recommend..... Troy is a friend and a dock partner, but that has nothing do to due with the performance of this product... It does exactly what it states it does !!!!!! I am in no way affiliated with this company. __________________ Capt. Ron NOW BOOKING HALF DAYS..3/4 DAYS AND ALL DAY FISHING TRIPS OUT OF PIRATES COVE, N.C. www.littlejeanniesportfishng.com

06-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#5
billh22 Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 24 Credits: 1,246.1 Boat: CC 31 Edgewater Home Port: Highlands, NJ Best Catch: 897 Blue Fin	Best additive Check out Amsoil. Been using it for years and it is the best! __________________ Keep The Line Tite

06-18-2008, 10:48 AM	#8
Avenger Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 445 Credits: 1,495.4 Boat: 36' Hatteras Convertible Occupation: Pelagician	000's, you should be careful about using Biobor on a regular basis. It is intended as a biocide and really should only be used if you have a problem with bacteria in your fuel. It has some nasty stuff in it that is hard on your fuel injection equipment. So despite what they recommend I would not use it as a maintenance item. Also, if you do have bacteria issues you need to get your tanks clean and get the water out. The bacteria live in the interface between the diesel fuel and the water so, no water = no bacteria. As far as additives, the recommendations to use a lubricity additive are exactly right. Todays fuel in the U.S. does not meet the standards that the fuel injection manufacturers requested. The oil companies lobbied for a lower standard and won. We sell Stanadyne, and I highly recommend their Performance Formula from my own experiences with it. (Note: Stanadyne is a fuel injection system manufacturer) However there are several quality additives on the market. Do your research, pick one, and keep using it. __________________ IE7 says this may be a phishing site....Well, DUH!!!!!!... Stupid jerks can't even spell fishing right.

06-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#3
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.7	Bio bor does not condition the fuel, meaning it does not add any lubrication or cetane improver to it. Only treats the algae. You need to be putting a lubricant into the fuel with todays ulsd fuels (ultra low sulfur diesel) it will be getting worse as time goes by. Alot of diesel is heading for the overseas market and it's junk. run an additive that adds lubrication or you will regret it, trust me. Check out www.schaefferoil.com and look at the fuel additives, lots of info there. Good luck, Troy

06-18-2008, 10:14 AM	#6
000's Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 308 Credits: 1,472.5 Boat: Margaritaville II Home Port: Va Beach va Best Catch: 500-550 Blue fin Occupation: Realtor ,Charter Boat Capt.	Ron and troy thanks for the advice,thats twice you guys have said something about schaffer products I cant find them except on the web.

06-22-2008, 10:07 PM	#9
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.7	Triple, ring me up if you need some, i'll rig you up. I'm in Norfolk on a regular basis. Troy 252-202-3396

06-23-2008, 11:06 AM	#10
lazyfatass247 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 264 Credits: 1,390.6	It is best to consult your manufacture of your engines to find out what type of fuel pumps you have. this will dictate which lubricate you need to use.

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