fuel treatment

[drgracr]

I've read a lot on different fuel additives and fuel filter results, on this forum
Has anyone used or done any testing with
HOWES LUBRICATOR DIESEL TREAT
I've been using this stuff since the truck was new. Knock on wood,50000km and no engine problems.

[More Power]

The 2001 GMC "Light Duty Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information" booklet includes the following declaration on page 10.

"Damage Due to Insufficient or Improper Maintenance - Damage caused by failure to follow the recommended maintenance schedule and/or failure to use or maintain fluids, fuel, lubricants, or refrigerants recommended in the owner's manual is not covered."

For the "literalists" among us, who believe a non-API certified motor oil will void your warranty, the above statement would also apply to fuel treatments, because GM specifically does not recommend a fuel treatment.

For the "realists" among us, who know that a national brand fuel treatment that includes a cetane additive will generally provide a bump in fuel economy, and that a fuel treatment will generally pay for its use. The other added benefits realized by a typical diesel fuel injection system are then free. Only a careful fuel economy evaluation, both with and without a fuel treatment will help you determine cost effectiveness.

The choice is then yours to make.

MP

[ 01-22-2003: Message edited by: More Power ]</p>