Diesel Cetane booster- worth it?

[Uncle Jimmy]

Anyone here used the cetane boosters in their diseasel? Solid chemistry behind it but I wonder if it makes much difference to mpg.

[DodgeRover]

kerosene or petrol would do the same job AFAIK

[forddeliveryboy]

Petrol does the opposite, it's only of any use in a diesel when it prevents the fuel gelling when temps drop below -15C, or if you're using soya oil

which gels just above 0C.

 

There shouldn't be any need for a cetane improver if you're using decent quality diesel, but you'd still notice some extra go. The Americans have much lower cetane diesel than us, it makes a lot of sense there especially in European high-efficiency engines.

 

A few veggers and biodiesel makers use it, especially if the oil/feedstock is poor.

[Flat4]

This may be of intrest. I'd like to try it on the Granvia but dunno where he gets the chemical from.

 

https://www.facebook.com/StrongBrooRacing/posts/757149714485933

[tommotech]

I’ve used additive that has cetane boosting properties, as well as lubricity and anti-fungal agents (to kill diesel bug). I have seen improvements in economy and reduced smoke levels on vehicles without DPF.

 

However, I have seen similar results with premium diesel, such as BP Ultimate or Shell V-Power. The only thing with premium diesels is that you cannot change the dosing ratio if a system clean is required, rather than just maintenance dosage.

 

I tend to use them at service intervals now.

[jonathan_dyane]

Unlikely to make any difference to a 'cooking' uk diesel running on standard diesel. Buy some beers instead.

[paulplom]

Not the same but, I put a squirt of two stroke oil in my transit at every tank full (about once a week). It noticeably quietens the engine down, not as much clatter etc. 115000 miles and counting. Zero issues or expense other than servicing.

[twosmoke300]

Even a badly maintained 1.4/1.6 hdi would scrape 115k - come back at 300k

[rainagain]

I heard adding acetone is supposed to be good.

 

Some talk about it here:

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=33064

[Lankytim]

Works well in bio and Veg!