I've been reading this board for more than a year (when I have time) and really enjoy it.
I'm very confused by all of the different opinions I've heard concerning ULS diesel fuel, as far as additives go.
I've heard that since the mid-90's, the composition of rubber fuel system components have been modified to withstand the effects of ULS fuel without deteriorating.
Many say that ULS fuel will cause premature injector failure and other problems.
Some recommend adding dexron II or motor oil to fuel, some say additives like Stanadyne, Howes, Diesel Kleen, etc. are necessary, others say they are not.
That stuff is expensive, but so are fuel injectors. It's hard to find an objective opinion on the subject, since everyone who publishes data is doing so as part of a sales pitch for their own product.
I'd be very interested in hearing what o/o's with earlier model (late 90's) engines are doing regarding this problem, if anything, or whether there really is a problem at all.
My mechanic recommended using a bottle of Stanadyne a month (12 oz bottle that treats 60 gallons), regardless of mileage, supposedly it has a residual effect and doesn't need to be added with every tankful.
If anyone would care to comment, I'm interested in learning what I can on the subject.
(If there's already a thread on this, a link would be great, I couldn't find it doing a search)