Diesel Kleen masking a problem? Or beneficial to your engine?

My boss and a co-worker both drive diesels, both say I should run it about every other tank fill-up.

This is my first diesel

 

I don't ever touch the diesel kleen crap, but no it won't mask a problem. The reason people want to run the addatives is to boost the cetane rating, anti-gel addatives, and lubricity boosts. You don't HAVE to run it, but some people think their engine runs better on it. I would recommend you look at either Power Service or Standadyne.

 

I've run Diesel Kleen (white and gray) and Power Service and didn't notice a thing. The only thing that DID work for me was 2 stroke oil, although I wouldn't recommend it for your 6.4.

 

Doesnt Power Service make Diesel Kleen?

 

Yes, DK is made by Power Service...

It won't hurt your engine, and it is ULSD compliant.

 

I used a bottle for a couple tanks of gas, didn't really notice any difference.

 

My truck seemed to go into regen more often when I used it. I still run it about once every 5 or 6 tanks. I don't think it can hurt, although a DPF is extremely expensive to replace. I have heard that they cost in the neighborhood of $2400.

 

Just came across this gem. Um, you do realize DK is made by Power Service right?

 

You found this old thread and then registered to post that comment???

 

You're very observant

 

you....not so much.