This is probably going to sound like an advertisement, but it's a hell of a way to save some bucks if you use this stuff.
I don't know how many of you out there use Howes Meaner Power Kleaner or Howes Diesel Treat, but if you do, surely you have noticed that the price has doubled in the last two years. Just this last month Meaner Power Kleaner has gone up to $17 a quart just about everywhere. I'm not sure about Diesel Treat because I don’t use the stuff, but I'm sure it has skyrocketed as well. I hate it when prices go up (except my own rates, that is) and it caused me to do a little research.
Yesterday, for $1800 I got a 55 gallon drum of concentrated Meaner Power Kleaner delivered to my house. With the concentrated stuff, one gallon treats 1500 gallons, so that's equivalent to getting a quart of the retail stuff for $5.23 a quart, or about 70% off retail. The distributor I used also carries the Diesel Treat, but I didn't get a quote from them on that.
Anyway, if you're willing to drop a little money up-front, you can save a pretty penny on any of the additives you use. You can e-mail Howes and ask for the distributor in your area like I did or if you live anywhere from MN to Atlanta to IA to OH you can contact the place I used, LBB Sales & Service (the owner, Terry, was great to deal with, if you can catch him when he’s not hunting, that is) at [email protected].
Hope this helps somebody save some cash. Mostly I like feeling like I'm giving the truck stops a little of the screwing back they give to all of us. Every time I get fuel now I think I'll leave the diesel island with a slight smile on my face.