Depends on how much fuel you buy at a time, where you live etc. I buy 60 gallons in two 30 gallon barrels a year in the fall and treat it with anti-gel and injector cleaner. For my Motor Home I don't use anything. For my Pick-up I use the Anti-Gel in the winter and injector cleaner as the Chevy LB7 is known to have injector problems. The 12 valve Cummins in the motor home is only run in the nice weather and has no known injector issues. So if you buy small quantities of fuel, I would treat it only for the season with a good anti-gel if you live in a cold climate. Clean fuel is more important for almost any season. My fuel pump on the 30 gallon drum has a fuel/water filter and is sealed when the pump is not being used, I only open the vent when pumping fuel. I installed the diesel fuel filter system after I had issues early on and a valve was installed after I found water being drawn into the barrels when left open to the atmosphere.
Diesel treatment
I have a x758 ordered (which has a Diesel engine) and was wondering how many of you guys use a diesel treatment in the fuel?
if so, which treatment do you use?
if so, which treatment do you use?
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On my MF, when temperatures are above 30°F., I add Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost (silver bottle). When temperatures are below 30°F I use Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement Plus Cetane Boost (silver bottle). For now, I only get 3 gallons of diesel at at time in a 5 gallon can. Makes it easy to mix with fresh fuel. When my x750 is delivered, I will continue to use their products in the new lawn tractor. Usually get the 80oz bottles that treat 250 gallons - so I add 1oz per 3 gallons of diesel. There are other products to use, pick one that works for you. Enjoy your x758!
I live in lower Alabama so cold is not a big issue but was thinking a keeping injectors clean, helping with water contamination, and providing a little lubrication.On my MF, when temperatures are above 30°F., I add Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost (silver bottle). When temperatures are below 30°F I use Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement Plus Cetane Boost (silver bottle). For now, I only get 3 gallons of diesel at at time in a 5 gallon can. Makes it easy to mix with fresh fuel. When my x750 is delivered, I will continue to use their products in the new lawn tractor. Usually get the 80oz bottles that treat 250 gallons - so I add 1oz per 3 gallons of diesel. There are other products to use, pick one that works for you. Enjoy your x758!
When did you order you x750? I ordered my x758 on April 22 and dealer was saying July 12 estimated delivery
I use Howe's.
I use 1 oz per 5 gallons in summer and 2 oz per 5 gallons in winter.
I use 1 oz per 5 gallons in summer and 2 oz per 5 gallons in winter.
Howe’s in every can of fuel I use all year round.
Ordered last week on May 11th. Dealer gave me about the same delivery date. They said, if it's like past deliveries, it will most likely be bumped up 2 or 3 weeks - I sure hope so...........When did you order you x750? I ordered my x758 on April 22 and dealer was saying July 12 estimated delivery
Yes me too. Do you plan on getting a front end loader? I know Deere doesn’t make them anymore for the x700 series; however there are aftermarket loaders like little buck loader. They sure would be handy!Ordered last week on May 11th. Dealer gave me about the same delivery date. They said, if it's like past deliveries, it will most likely be bumped up 2 or 3 weeks - I sure hope so.
Here is a great video from Project Farm on Diesel Additives.
At this time no because I have a FEL and BH on my Massey.GC1723EB. Comes in handy more than I thought. If you put one on your x758 definitely post a pic........... Do you plan on getting a front end loader? I know Deere doesn’t make them anymore for the x700 series; however there are aftermarket loaders like little buck loader. They sure would be handy!
I do the same thing except mine is in a 50 gallon farm tankHowe’s in every can of fuel I use all year round.
Stanadyne Performance Formula in ALL my Diesel fuel.
I use the white bottle PS for the 60 gallons of diesel underneath the Isuzu diesel generator driver. I fill the tractor from it but would not otherwise have put any into the tractor fuel. Never used any during nearly 7 years with the VW TDI and hardly every used additive in the 25 years with the Benz 240D nor 6 years with the Benz 220D. Had gelling on the 220D one -22 F morning in Vermont. Was gone by the time I got it warmed up because fuel filter is next to the engine block. Just gotta wait about a minute or so when it shuts down for the block to melt the gel. Started it up with a lower radiator hose heater put on for about 15 minutes before.I have a x758 ordered (which has a Diesel engine) and was wondering how many of you guys use a diesel treatment in the fuel?
if so, which treatment do you use?
Stay away from Bio diesel.
I’m not a fan of additives, oil, diesel, or gas, unless there is a specific reason. For example, anti gel during the winter, Stabil for long term gas storage, something else to stop biological growth. Modern engines are designed to run off of what you buy from the pumps.
Hi.
I live in a bit more 'urban' area. There's really no more farms left in the whole county. For our county fair, the 4H club, and all the larger animals: sheep, goats, cows etc pretty much come from collar counties.
That's not to say there's a lack of diesels - there are plenty of pick-ups, dump trucks and semi's around. But at my local pumps - I only find bio diesel.
I use Seafoam year around. Why not take advantage of the extra lubricity, and cleaners that a quality additive provides? Doesn't cost much
Howes - mentioned above is very good too.
I live in a bit more 'urban' area. There's really no more farms left in the whole county. For our county fair, the 4H club, and all the larger animals: sheep, goats, cows etc pretty much come from collar counties.
That's not to say there's a lack of diesels - there are plenty of pick-ups, dump trucks and semi's around. But at my local pumps - I only find bio diesel.
I use Seafoam year around. Why not take advantage of the extra lubricity, and cleaners that a quality additive provides? Doesn't cost much
Howes - mentioned above is very good too.
My dealership told me to use John Deere winter additive all year long. Two years and no problems.
rob
rob
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