Is Lucas Fuel Treatment Good for diesel?

Lucas Fuel Treatment is formulated for both gasoline and diesel engines, carbureted or fuel injected. Also, it cleans and lubricates the carburetor and injectors and causes the fuel to burn more thoroughly for increased power and less fuel consumption.

How often should I use Lucas injector cleaner?

Lucas Fuel Treatment is best used as a preventative on a regular schedule. Most mechanics and service technicians agree, use fuel treatment additives every 2500 to 3000 miles or at every oil change.

When do you clean a Duramax diesel engine?

On the Duramax diesel engines, cleaning of the DPF happens automatically. Take your Duramax-equipped truck out for an extended straight drive, such as on the highway. The DPF will fill up with soot during typical operation, such as stop-and-go driving.

How does the DPF work on a Duramax truck?

Take your Duramax-equipped truck out for an extended straight drive, such as on the highway. The DPF will fill up with soot during typical operation, such as stop-and-go driving. The DPF system will store soot during this type of operation, but the engine will not get hot enough to engage regeneration mode.

Is there a fuel additive for DPF filters?

These troublesome filters are quickly becoming renowned for their wallet emptying powers and are attracting a lot of media coverage in the process. The last poor soul to contact me asked about using a DPF cleaning fuel additive. This type of product is very new to the market, targeting those suffering with DPF issues.

What can I use to clean my DPF filter?

DPF cleaning additives are a chemical solution added to the fuel tank which claims to aid the cleaning of a DPF filter. The additive contains a “Fuel Borne Catalyst” which in most cases is cerium oxide.

Why do you need Lucas Diesel deep clean?

Lucas Diesel Deep Clean is a new Lucas technology developed to reduce the cost and hassle of particulate filter maintenance. It is an excellent preventative maintenance product. It causes the fuel to burn much cleaner, thus eliminating a lot of particulate matter that would otherwise go into the exhaust system causing “regens.”

Which is the best fuel additive for Duramax?

Normally I’ve used diesel kleen, just wondering what you guys have used. Stanadyne. Fuel injection shop up here swears by it. also believe only one approved by GM because no alcohol in it. Schaeffer’s Soy All Season. I use hot shots everyday diesel treatment in mine.

Why do you need a diesel particulate filter?

It is an excellent preventative maintenance product. It causes the fuel to burn much cleaner, thus eliminating a lot of particulate matter that would otherwise go into the exhaust system causing “regens.” It also cleans out much of the matter already trapped in the filter.

How big does a deep clean diesel engine need to be?

It also cleans out much of the matter already trapped in the filter. This eliminates exhaust backpressure allowing the engine to run easier and cooler as well as lowering the aggravation and down time associated with particulate filters. 1 Pint/16oz Bottle – For a deep clean, pour 1 bottle into approximately 30 gallons of diesel fuel.