![]() Now, there’s a formula specific for cold weather that technicians can recommend keeping vehicles working in top shape even in the most extreme weather conditions. “For shop owners and technicians, especially those working with diesel engines, this product relieves a lot of the headaches caused by poor performing ULSD fuel. While originally, the competition was mostly directed to tools and equipment, the competition has opened in recent years to any product that is an innovation with a significant improvement,” said Steinmetz. ![]() Introduced in 2022, EDT+ Winter Defense aims to improve cold weather operability and reduce hard starts by preventing paraffin wax precipitation during cold weather. Lubrication Specialties Brand Manager Josh Steinmetz will accept the award at this year’s show, the company said.ĮDT+ Winter Defense fuel additive combines components of Hot Shot’s Secret’s fuel additive Everyday Diesel Treatment such as increased lubricity, fuel economy, power, and MPG, with anti-gel properties to reduce fuel line freeze-ups during cold weather, the company said. The winners of MOTOR’s Top 20 Awards, an annual, online voting product competition, will be recognized at the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. I also have six fills in the box as some trips I'll use three before I get back to refill the bottles.Hot Shot’s Secret EDT+ Winter Defense fuel booster has won a MOTOR Top 20 Award for 2023, parent company Lubrication Specialties announced. I like the fact that the box is meant for 6 bottles and with the o-ring does not put a smell in my truck as the additive does stink. The box is a little spendy for the first time but I usually go through 2 gallons of Opti-lube a year do to all the driving I do and all I buy now is the gallon. ![]() I have about 1500 miles on this sauce and truck runs better than new, highly recommend. Could be overkill but I prefer not to have the fuel gel in the middle of no-where at that temperature. Not only did my transmission shift smoother, it ran quieter too (added an extra quart on top of manufacturer specs). As such the opti-lube XP has kept the fuel flowing and when I can plan it I have a bottle of the Opti-lube winter versus the XP to add for when the forecast calls for greater than 10 below. We usually switch to winter blend at the pumps in October and stay that way through March/April and 30 below zero days are not unusual in winter. I do like Opi-lube year around for lubrication and most of the winter for the anti-gel aspect. Hot shot in the summer works great and it seems (could be phycological) that I get a little more boost from it so I occasionally will add it. I have been using Hot Shots EDT for the cetane boost and lubricity enhancer. ![]() I did a bit of research and found hot shot and Opti-lube were top rated. And with winter setting in in the Show Me State. And since sulfur acts as a lubrication agent in diesel fuel, ultra-low sulfur content in ULSD is thought to be one of the main suspects in causing fuel-related problems in pre-2007 diesels, which were designed to run primarily on LSD. At 15 ppm (out of 1 million parts, just 15 can be sulfur), ULSD contains only a fraction of the sulfur concentration found in the previously used low-sulfur diesel (LSD), which was roughly 500 ppm. The Importance Of LubricityĪnother reason ULSD has been blamed for premature fuel system and engine wear is due to its low sulfur content. Knowing this, we contacted FPPF about using its 8+ Cetane Improver. This means each time you fill up at your local station, the quality of fuel is different. This leads to many things, but we're focusing on the fact that cetane numbers aren't consistent. And coinciding with what we've seen, with inconsistencies in cetane ratings at the pump, many diesel owners experience fluctuating fuel mileage.ĭuring the refinement of ULSD, fuel is flooded with hydrogen to remove sulfur, but in the process also removes much of the fuel's lubrication properties, as well as cetane content. In our research we found that cetane numbers in ULSD fluctuate between 40 to 45. There may be more to it by searching the web i pulled this from opti-lube's web site: The Importance Of Cetaneĭiesel engines will operate fine on any cetane rating between 40 to 55, but the higher the number, the shorter the ignition delay is, and the more complete and efficient the combustion cycle becomes. i do not have my EcoDiesel owners manual but i do not remember any warnings as to your question, Gball. ![]() Voiding the warranty doubtful, but not unheard of. ![]()
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