kidley Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have not very fond memories of diesel being affected by cold winter weather,in the 80s I was driving across Ladybower bridge in the early hours in my job as driversalesman for Fletchers.My engine spluttered to a halt halfway over,we phoned the mechanic dept.,two hours later they turned up,all the wagons in our fleet of 45 had conked with frozen waxed up diesel.I was rescued by the mechanic cleaning the filter out and pouring a gallon of petrol in with the diesel,This got me going on my way.Later all the filters were moved close to the engine block eliminating the waxing problems. Hi old tup it was probably about then i can remember the entire sheffiel bus service was off the road due to frozen diesel, i dont think things like that happen now. I have even learned that diesel in the pumps is different in winter than summer, which i must admit i did not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 What proportion did you use, it's very expensive stuff so I'd be surprised if you gained much? 1 in 200 ratio is the sweet spot usually, it's not so much for increased mpg as it is to lubricate the pump and injectors, get slightly quieter running and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I don't disagree with whats been said. But, Formula 1 cars go faster when the temperature drops even by small amounts. The reason is that more cooler dense air can enter the cylinder and therefore expand more when the mixture ignites giving more power. I've noticed that my petrol Corolla has more 'pep' on cold frosty mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I don't disagree with whats been said. But, Formula 1 cars go faster when the temperature drops even by small amounts. The reason is that more cooler dense air can enter the cylinder and therefore expand more when the mixture ignites giving more power. I've noticed that my petrol Corolla has more 'pep' on cold frosty mornings. And damp, foggy mornings as the water vapour apparently aids combustion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 1 in 200 ratio is the sweet spot usually, it's not so much for increased mpg as it is to lubricate the pump and injectors, get slightly quieter running and stuff. Millers do an additive for diesel engines that performs a similar effect and also improves M.P.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yep, Millers Eco Max. Great stuff, been using it for years myself. I think this is the cheapest seller around, free next day delivery too: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Diesel-Power-Ecomax-Fuel-cleaner-Additive-treatment-500ml-/151217166811 £14 at Halfords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yep, Millers Eco Max. Great stuff, been using it for years myself. I think this is the cheapest seller around, free next day delivery too: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Diesel-Power-Ecomax-Fuel-cleaner-Additive-treatment-500ml-/151217166811 £14 at Halfords. Ordered all ready, cheers I have been paying a fiver more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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