Went down today and got some " performance formula " conditioner...thats all they had so I got it.


8oz of this stuff will treat 30 gallons ( according to stanadyne)


Is 8oz too much for each tank or should I put in the calculated amount of 6.5oz.


And I was told to double up on my first tank of this stuff....true or not?


I hope this might fix my " stumbling, knocking and smoking problem" my truck has right now......gonna keep my fingers crossed

Good to hear you decided to use conditioner. You don't have to double up, just be generous. Remember to put in before you fill up, not after. Keep us posted.

this is my last hope b4 it goes off a cliff into the pacific ocean..........

I called stanadyne up yesterday and spoke to a person about the very same thing. She stated that it would be okay to use the whole eight oz. She also stated that if you have not been using stanadyne since it was new that it would not hurt to double it up for the first couple of tank fills. So in your case I would double it up, or call the toll free number on the bottle and talk to them.

i threw in 14oz's and toped off the tank...we shall see what happens

driven about 20 miles since ive put it in and the engine seems a little quieter...........hmmmmm

I have been watching this thread...I don't have any problems, though. Man, I hope that additive fixed your problem!

I've been using stanadyne for a couple of tankfuls now and truck does seem to run smoother. Also noticed less smoke from exhaust. The only problem I have is it sure does stink. I was in a fast food drive through the other day, and I had all the employees coughing and gagging. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Good to hear you decided to use conditioner. You don't have to double up, just be generous. Remember to put in before you fill up, not after. Keep us posted.





Why not after? I've been filling up on the way home, adding the standyne, then taking a drive to mix it around, but I've always wonderd why they specify to add it before you fill.

Good to hear you decided to use conditioner. You don't have to double up, just be generous. Remember to put in before you fill up, not after. Keep us posted.





Why not after? I've been filling up on the way home, adding the standyne, then taking a drive to mix it around, but I've always wonderd why they specify to add it before you fill.





If you put it in first, as you fillup it will help stir/mix everything altogether.

I DO NOT understand why we HAVE to add chemicals to our fuel to drive a diesel engine pickup. Why would anyone develope a power plant that was based on:


1) Fuel that is not available here. (Tested on high cetain, ultra clean fuel)


2) A fuel system developed for the above fuel.





That does not make ANY sense.





Just my 2 cents. (Real P--sed off today)

I when through 100 gal's of fuel useing the performance formula conditioner and it didn't help the knocking that I have its getting louder I gess I will drive it till it shuts it's self down. I liking the 2004.5 lly http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif maybe I should have got the new fordhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Throw Up.gifSorry for the venting but the 04.5 lly knocking is doing me in.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif

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I DO NOT understand why we HAVE to add chemicals to our fuel to drive a diesel engine pickup. Why would anyone develope a power plant that was based on:


1) Filtration systems have been cut in half the last 7-8 years. In many cases tighter filtersallow oxidized fuel to clog fuel systems more easily.


2)Average fuel temps have risen.


3) fuel pressurized above 20,000 psi and braised temps over 650 degrees. prolonged exposure accelelrates thermal breakdown of fuel, that creates sediments and sludge altering spray patterns and possibly plugging filters.


The only federal standard for fuel quality is the epa that is that highway diesel have no more than ,05 sulfur and a min cetane of 40. Individual states control the rest of the details. Many of which do not act on further details.

NewD-MaxLLY,


take a deep breath and count to 10 you will feel much better http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Hug.gif

Heres some info I just found on California's diesel fuel regulations....


http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/diesel/081404dslregs.pdf


This is as of August 14th, 2004.


Right now we have a 500 parts per million sulfur standard...... as of Oct 1, 1993


In 2006 they adopted a 15 parts per million standard that goes into effect June 2006....


Somthing doesnt seem right goin from 500 ppm to 15ppm....

Diesel fuel systems need lubricity this will not help.

what it the difference between Standyne and powerservice?