Operator`s manual

Fuel System 57
Fuel Additives
General
Fuel additives are generally not
recommended or needed for fuels
listed earlier. Cetane improvers can be used
as necessary. Biocides may be needed to
eliminate microorganism growth in storage
tanks. In cold conditions, treatment for water
in the vehicle tanks may also be necessary.
Consult your fuel supplier about the use of
additives to prevent incompatibility among
additives already in the fuel and the additives
to be used.
Supplemental Fuel Enhancers
CAUTION
Supplemental additives are not
recommended because of a high risk
of injection system problems or engine
damage.
There are many aftermarket products
available today which are intended to be
added by the customer. They generally
increase operating cost without providing
benefits. Included are a variety of
independently marketed products which
claim to be:
•
Cetane improvers
•
Emission control additives
•
Detergents
•
Combustion improvers
•
Smoke suppressants
•
Cold weather flow improvers