Which Diesel Anti-Gel Additive is Best? Power Service Diesel, Howes, Hot Shots, Stanadyne

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for requesting this showdown video and please let me know which brands to test in the next round. Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order). Thank you, Todd Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement: amzn.to/3l8mfmc Power Service Diesel 911: amzn.to/32g5wEY Howes: amzn.to/3j4TepK Hot Shot's: amzn.to/34lL1ct Stanadyne: amzn.to/3j6rIs2 Amsoil: amzn.to/31fF1jE

[@lance4572]

I'd like to see a test on John Deere fuel conditioner. Used to be made by stanadyne but they switched, interested to see the results of new stuff.

[@matthewschuman]

Do you think mixing the additives in the recommended concentration to #2 diesel fuel would impact the results at all (Vs. stand alone testing of each substance)?

[@elkhntr7]

I would like to see Optilube products tested. It is supposed to be a good diesel fuel lubricant.

[@rv7pilot1979]

Another request for testing Opti-lube XPD against Hot Shot’s Secret EDT, thank you!

[@loadingcomment3147]

Archoil I've not seen any hard testing on it like you do .

[@ryanpaaz]

“For safety reasons, everything has been JB welded into place.” More confidence inspiring words have never been spoken.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@4xmadness]

Yeah, that was pretty perfect

[@hankschrader149]

Lol!! For sure

[@BLEnterpriseLincoln]

No doubt

[@edwardschultz5171]

Ooo Lord. Wow!

[@Samuel-I]

This man is a gift to humanity.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@thekornreeper]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JahRootsRadio]

Bruh 👊🏾

[@andrewchristopher7138]

As a truck driver this got my attention

[@ProjectFarm]

I hope this video helps you! It's already helped me get ready for winter

[@jaydencradock5046]

Get f-10 it Cleans all water out of diesel

[@AndyFromm]

If your diesel looks like any of this at that temperature, your engine won't be running long...

[@AndyFromm]

@Earl James I've jelled on howes a couple times... some people run coarse fuel filters and won't have much trouble. I've always run the oem recommend filters that are normally @5 micron or less

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@Evermore, I use one entire bottle of Howes per tank, 300 total capacity. It's worked well, now I just run the APU and it powers the fuel heater, so I don't even stress any more while I am home and truck is parked.

[@TheMrgoodtool]

I work for Oreilly's Auto Parts, and I get questions of this nature all the time. I like the facts you present in a non-biased manor! Great work! you're helping all us auto guys (and customers) make the wisest decisions on products!! Thanks again for your thoroughness!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@mikehorb9485]

I work there as well, pretty close to DC35 in Boston. Im sending this video to everyone in our work group chat lol.

[@AKJJSIM]

Oreilly's is my man cave away from home AND they always have my Stanadyne in stock.

[@dillrepair]

I like project farm, I do, the comparisons he does do give a lot of useful insight but we still have to use our critical thinking with this stuff and also realize there are whole physics and chemistry specialties dedicated to understanding how stuff performs in given ways. Like… the diesel 911, it’s not an antigel product it’s designed to be used AFTER youre having problems with water and ice in your fuel… meaning it’s likely isopropyl alcohol based… so it “bonds” with the water and puts in in solution to be gotten rid of. All diesel fuel has water in it… it’s a question of how the water is mixed in…. So you can’t judge all of this solely based on the testing done here. Also… you can get isopropyl alcohol cheaper at Walmart in the pharmacy. And you can have an alcohol solution that in a bottle won’t freeze at very cool temps… but add in some water (aka put the additive in the fuel that has water) and suddenly it’s frozen at a much milder temp. All I’m saying is take this stuff with a grain of salt and do proper research to understand the full extent of the processes involved when asking a liquid mix of chemicals to do big jobs. Follow the directions on the bottles, contact the people that make the stuff… look up the msds to see if it lists the actual ingredients so you can understand what something really does. Bobistheoilguy is a good place to start as far as non peer reviewed stuff… but again you are your own warranty in this world so I always try to actually understand further and check as many sources as i can within the timeframe involved. And there are some circumstances where dumping some random snake oil or even something fine in one motor in your fuel can cost you thousands dependent on the machine.

[@billberger7584]

I work for O’Reillys as well at 1554. I watched this video because I’ve never owned a diesel and want to see what worked best

[@trains5.9]

The amount of effort that goes into these videos is staggering! This channel is incredibly informative! Please continue to keep up the great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@Saxie81]

I dont have a diesel engine, but this guy does such a good damn job. I have to watch. Good stuff mate. Name for the RV: Last Leg

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Saxie81 same here

[@heyitsdrew]

Chariot of Fire

[@RdeckerStynkBait.]

He does a great job at these videos!!! Whats better is he responds to you on a text. But hes dang awesome

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

I was thinking “ the Roach” because it looks so beaten down and reached out, either that or “rot row” because those rev were built with such a large quantity of wood products that they rotted away, and that land barge will never be the same or water tight!

[@dpforth]

Love your channel, how about a test of anti-seize compounds?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! I'll do it.

[@stanleykendziorski7964]

Also should compare between anti-seize in a bottle with a brush, in a stick, and spray

[@keithbradley4543]

Blue goop antiseize

[@bmw61j60]

I keep coming back to this video thinking there needs to be a "diesel fuel additive" series. There are so many new products just in the last 2 years that I feel like we need more data to go along with it! I'd love to see amsoil, and Lucas oil added to the bunch. Also hotshots new products as well. As another comment suggested, doing a lubricity test with the correct dilution of fuel with additive might also change things!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[@romolife90]

This is a great suggestion but until the video comes out I suggest using hotshot secret diesel fuel additive. It is very recommended and talked about in the diesel community as the best diesel additive for keeping your diesel running smoothly

[@cemobili1]

@@ProjectFarm Please include european diesel additives to next test. Thank you for your great effort and honesty

[@pebjr6621]

Please include Wynns diesel fuel treatment and Liqui Moly treatment. Thanks for your time and effort in making these videos!

[@daftnord4957]

After getting a duramax I've been seeing almost everyone recommend Hot shots and or power service

[@johncage3025]

I love how you always go the extra mile to give evidence, but remain independent! Project Farm for life!!!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

More integrity than the Commander-In-Chief.

[@ajax1137]

This was a great vid. As a recent owner of a large, diesel truck I've run into a lot of "religion" about diesel additives. It's good to see some science in action.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@CorruptInfinityOfficial]

Yeah I used to make jokes about amazon oil but after watching this mans videos I’d trust amazon basic oil unless you are gonna be building a track/drag car ; it’s almost literally Mobil 1 performance wise

[@Yyote]

Brady Arnold only problem with amazon oil is since they only use the brand name and don’t make their own oil, they could change the oil supplier in the future and you’d never know

[@heyallenify]

@@Yyote Yep, they've already done that with at least one of the products offered under the Basics label. 3d printing filament changed brands late 2019 - early 2020, and I'm sure that there are others. Only those paying attention will notice the changes, as they don't advertise it.

[@williamstox1587]

I’d like to see the PS DieselKleen tested at full dose, rather than half-dose. Or if it was, I’d like it to be specified what the dosing is - the Hotshots has 1 dosing option - 1 ounce per 8 gallons. The PS has 2 dosing options, and 3 formulations - the 1:400, 1:1000, and 1:1500 options. So, if we were using, for example, the 80 oz packaging, at 250 gallons, versus the below 0 option of 125 gallons, it’s literally 2x the dosing. So I expect the results to be significantly different depending on the dosing! And we are never told which dosing he uses. We aren’t told if the packaging was a 1:400 or 1:1000 mix option. I’m not as familiar with the others, but at least tell us what version, what dosing! That’s what Science is about!

[@RobertHull]

The diesel 911 is for when your fuel has already gelled, it de-gells the fuel, where as the other products you tested are for a preventative measure.

[@jon-paulcooper8336]

Ty. Say it louder for the folks in the back!

[@bkirmis]

Yep. Ran a service truck in the mid west and 911 works great at breaking the gelled fuel back down for a short time in the cold, but adding it before does absolutely nothing.

[@RobertHull]

Another point to make is the other anti-gels will not reliquify gelled fuel, they will only prevent it.

[@jajcprodigy]

We had a school district that blended 911 in their diesel tanks as their normal antigel. They had 50+ buses. They did it for years and claimed it worked. I told them they were doing it wrong.

[@nocoolname32]

i have been driving the same sterling diesel box truck for 10 years and the only thing i use here in north dakota for anti gelling is 911. my fuel has never gelled up, not once. saying it's not preventative is 100% false. we have -30 or worse every winter. and i use sams club shit diesel on top of that, not that expensive full on winter blend stuff.

[@tommenzel3591]

Again , Your " real world " tests are extraordinary , been a 1 truck owner / operator for 51 years & still learn more from Your tests , when I order from Amazon , I use Your links , Keep it Up !

[@QUIET151311]

**Update** My vehicle is a 08 Cummins, full delete, EFI live tunes on tow tune with TCM programed. Live in upstate NY. Prior, when using Howes and I used the remote start in cold temps (below 30) the truck would fire, stall recycle ignition and try again. Sometimes taking three attempts. Since using Hot Shot the truck has fired every time on first try. Very pleased with that alone. No mileage data as I have been plowing some. Thank you again for the information. Thank you again. I was a Howes user, just ordered some Hot Shot.

[@HotShotsSecret]

Keep us all posted how you like it!

[@Happy_Hobo]

I used to think 911 was good for anti gel but hot shot for me from now on

[@Sam_splatter]

Happy Hobo to be fair, the 911 is for emergencies, the regular white bottle is for everyday cold weather use

[@brandonpreston86]

Same here

[@NukkinFuts]

This guy is my favorite for real world testing most of these winning products I end up purchasing later just for the fact you far far and wide to prove every point... Love your videos !!!!!

[@momobadilak]

neighbor with binoculars : "there he goes again - now he's driving an old rv. Is that Jim and Carol's old RV?"

[@ProjectFarm]

LOL!

[@Scott-vx2ks]

@@ProjectFarm But did you use 3M duct tape? LOL 12:29

[@littlebuch]

He looks like he is going to be cooking meth in it soon. Which round flask is best? Let's do some testing!

[@troymecey]

Call it Death Proof.

[@DrShock]

Great test. I've been using the Stanadyne for over twenty years now. Honestly, no surprise on how well it did in your testing. It's a must use, to keep GM 6.5L diesel injection pumps running a long long life.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@bobcranston3414]

I'm at 16 years with my VW 1.9 ALH TDI using Stanadyne. Zero issues thus far - I add it to every tank full regardless of the weather.

[@kevinworrell7380]

I'm retired from GM now as a master diesel tech....stanadyne was always used where I worked...from the 6.5 to the duramax arrival and never had any issues Now granted I live in Southern California and we don't have that cold a weather here...but overall stanadyne was always used at our dealership

[@andrewbeveridge3006]

I use the same in my 1995 gmc 2500 with the 6.5! Works great

[@TomekStefanowicz]

Hi. I found your channel few days ago and I've already watched most of your videos. I'd like to thank you for your work. I find your videos very entertaining and I always watch them with curiosity.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comments! It keeps me motivated to keep making videos

[@realShadowKat]

Winter is coming. This is relevant to my interests. Thank you for your hard work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@rocksandoil2241]

Your videos move along and are well edited and you make it look easy but I want to compliment how much time you actually must devote to run these tests. Excellent work

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@wereexpertstoo3795]

Just amazing. I even showed my wife the aerial shot of the camper runs and she said "that's amazing."

[@markrezac3984]

Amsoil does have a diesel anti-gel it's called cold flow, or diesel all in one, I wish that would got tested, I am a big Amsoil user.

[@mikez377]

My box of All in One arrived last week. I typically use Stanadyne, but thought I'd give the Amsoil additive a try since I begin using their diesel oil.

[@kermitefrog64]

I use the cetane boost and fuel system cleaner from Amsoil on my 1981 Mercedes 240d diesel along with the Amsoil European 5w-40 Classic in my car and it runs like a charm.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@mikez377 Are you using All in One with Amsoil diesel oil? What fuel mileage is it giving you? Are you running a pickup or 18 wheeler tractor?

[@duramax2079]

@@thisismagacountry1318 I use both in my 03 duramax and its the best

[@SupremeShuckle]

“For safety reasons, everything has been JB Welded into postion.” What a glorious quote.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@natelivingston1480]

I've used hot shots for years. Definitely love their products.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@DragonZer0]

@@ProjectFarm Going to start using the hot shot as I excursion recently. Thank you for doing this.

[@Yelladog78]

Most proud moment of my life is when my son came home excited to have found project farm, I knew he was now a man

[@heyttsguy]

Love it. Now we just need a regular diesel fuel additive test with lucas injector cleaner, diesel kleen, hot shots diesel extreme, amsoil diesel all in one etc.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@mikesampson9514]

Great test, thanks! Please add those and test archoil as well please. I switched for stanadine to archoil last year.

[@perpetualtech5906]

Great video! I've been using Power Service diesel fuel supplement in my 2003 F-350 6.0 until I seen this video. It is cheaper than the Hot Shots Secret but the Hot Shots Secret looks like it performs much better. Quite an awesome set of tests you did and I greatly appreciate your work. Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

I use the ps in the silver bottle on my titan xd cummins. Curious how ot would compare to the regular hot shots secret for everyday use, specifically lubricity, since it doesn't get that cold here in West Tx.

[@merc21782]

Looks like mixing PS and 2 stroke oil would be a great combination. I get the $1 bottle from Wal-Mart and add it in on fill up.

[@GTObearclaw1]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix how low did your temperature get February 2021? I’m in NE texas and it’s the first time Iv needed to use a anti gel additive.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@GTObearclaw1 I was in New Mexico when this hit and we got down to -9 with the wind chill. I used service power anti gel and had no problems other than a rough idle for the first few seconds or so but it was at 4am and freaking cold 🥶

[@jacobbaker1921]

Really enjoyed this especially the lubricity test. Every one of them claim to increase lubricity and nearly none of it is true

[@lilmike2710]

Great video. I have an old RV that was abandoned myself. 1986 allegro. 454 on a GM cassis. 54K confirmed original miles. I could not believe it but when I started fiddling around with it, if everything still worked. Unbelieveable. Last registration on the tag was 1998. The 454 legit started right up when I ran gasoline to it and purred like a new motor. I can't bring myself to scrap the old thing. But a roof leak basically ruined the interior of the drivers area and dash. Vandals had broken windows out as well.. I really don't know what to do with it tbh...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@Geoff240ti]

Shared on a VW TDI group, hopefully brings in some more subscribers 👍🏼

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@nsh040909]

Project Farm Can you test stp ultra 5-1 cleaner? I had a check engine light on for emissions then I used sea foam plus this new stp cleaner and my check engine light went away after one tank. I don’t think it was the sea foam bottle that did the trick. Thanks

[@Realtreecamo98]

@Geoff240ti Your name wouldn’t happen to be Troy would it? Lol

[@onblast893]

"Eagle 5" is the perfect name for your RV, it's the RV spaceship from "Spaceballs".

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@verbotn]

Man, you beat me by a whole year. I was scrolling through to see if it had been mentioned. I believe PF may have achieved ludicrous speed.

[@DashcamDriversGermany]

ProjectFarm: tests diesel additives and drag races an old RV over the field 😂👌🏽

[@hanf022]

Just mix a bit petrol to the diesel in the winter, works also.

[@ty2010]

"How well does diesel additive do under 12 lbs of boost?"

[@ericpratt-d4b]

Sir this You Tubes a gem! I use stanadyne since it is made by the same company that makes my diesel truck injector pump. It is pricy compared to other brands.... but a pump replacement is expensive and we do not get a second chance. Well, it looks like others may work but this test show me that there is a difference. Thank You.... it is more accurate than the baloney comments on FaceBook comments. that i normally ignore. This deserves a thumbs UP.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@SSBCHAMP]

Would also like to have seen Amsoil Diesel All In One in this test as it is an anti-gel, lubricator, and cetane boost in one product, as well as Optilube XPD

[@101Volts]

Not just Optilube XPD, that's the popular all around formula. They have other ones, I'm most interested in Boost! and XL, particularly when they're mixed together at their maximum treat rates. Boost is supposed to raise the Cetane Rating by up to 9 points and XL is supposed to increase fuel lubricity a great amount. I've used both together, Boost at the max treat rate and XL at 2 oz / 10 gallons instead of 2.5 oz / 10 gallons. They seemed to pep up my old 6.5 enough so it wouldn't downshift up the same hill at 50 MPH as much so i think they work. (I was using my ScanGauge II to test it, with these additives the MPG numbers were higher up the same hill with the same weather conditions and tire pressures than they were previously.)

[@thisismagacountry1318]

If it's anything like regular Amsoil I'm sure it's aces.

[@dscott6508]

Great unbiased test I love it...and the motorhome bombing across the field was a perfect bonus!

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@lewisbeshers1946]

Yeah. The drone shot was everything. Very eye in the sky.

[@The_Osprey]

Recommendations for the next round: OptiLube XPD, Amsoil All-In-One, John Deere Fuel Protect Winter Formula, Summer Formula too just for fun. According to big study OptiLubeXPD was the best of the best. John Deere products weren't in that test but I've heard really good things about them.

[@recon_ron7746]

Definitely recommended this

[@chazzycat1992]

Project Farm, if you would happen to do another test video using these products, I would love to also see you test Conklin’s two diesel products, Diesel-Plus and 4-Power D and I would be happy to send you a quart of each!

[@Fixmy59bug]

I came here to recommend Opti-Lube as well. Thank you. But I would also recommend Opti-Lube Winter for its anti-gel properties.

[@Kevin.L_]

I was hoping for Optilube as well. I've been running it for several years without issue in my Kubota. I still appreciate the testing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@seanyoung8734]

I appreciate the way you ran this test. I have a driver who is 80 years old and has driven trucks all his life. He swears by Howe’s and I have often wondered which is best, now I can show him this.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@paulstan9828]

Always fun watching your channel. Always learn something. Plus I really liked the beautiful RV. Kinda reminds me of Cousin Eddy’s on Christmas Vacation! Ha!!

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thank you!!

[@christophermaggard9917]

Cleaning out the shitter!

[@Sam-m04]

Damn I love how we decide what he does for his Channel- remember when all you tubers were like this :(

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@maxmiller1670]

Lucus has an anti gel for Diesel as well which I often use. I would love to see it tested as well sometime . I so enjoy your videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Thanks for the video idea.

[@normanjacques4092]

I'm so glad I found this video. It's winter time in New England and one of the truck froze last night minus 4. I picked up new fuel filters today and some of the house and some of the power service 911. I'm going to return both of them and go with your recommendation. Thanks for doing the test.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@m4x_b00st7]

I would give your rv the name SLAM, the short form of: sounds like a mower

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@randyman78596]

lmao! the drone footage of the RV was the funniest shit i've seen in a while!

[@ProjectFarm]

Awesome!! Glad you liked it!

[@creigmacc]

No doubt. Hollywood is gonna swipe that!!

[@StarFox1988]

I was ROLLING from that, hands down lmao

[@robbanta2979]

No doubt

[@EricErnst]

That overhead camera angle was pretty great. It definitely looked like some Hollywood stuff! Keep up the informative and entertaining work!

[@tendercrispbacon]

RV name: Snapper because it sounds like a lawn mower.

[@RobertLowery]

Came to suggest the same name! It has a big bulky shell, moves slowly, pointy snout, and sounds like a lawn mower. It even sends blades of grass flying. "Snapper" sounds like the perfect name with a double meaning to me. (-:

[@clifdavis9013]

Glad I came across this video. I’ve been using Hotshots products, with good results, so far. This was informative.

[@robertbone3064]

I'm impressed that you got "Aunt Betty" to run again.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@robmacbd]

I’ve used 911 when my 1070 gelled on me, pulled the filters and followed the directions and it worked great

[@lewisparrott8381]

With winter on the door step maybe you could test the de-icer spray's?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great test idea!!

[@philjungels7617]

@@ProjectFarm RainX All Season -20 - the best there is for all seasons!

[@mercedes-amgforlife3237]

Test washer fluids

[@patriot0971]

I use Hotshot Secrets twice a year in my Jeep Eco-diesel. Wonderful product, the engine runs amazingly smooth for months after the treatment.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesboyer5712]

Yep. My 2016 3.0L runs like a top. Have gotten over 38 mpg on occasion.

[@christinajacobs3189]

The lubricant test is near idyllic test case for for the Bosch CP4 failure which seems to cause anxiety in the late model Diesl community. Wondering if you wouldn’t mind doing another additive test, but this time focusing on different lubricity variants as opposed to Gel-ing. Hot shot lx4 vs ... for example. Thank you!! Objectivity saves THOUSANDS!!

[@rogersavoie4570]

Correct Christina, we are all freaking out on our CP4 pumps!

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

The CP4 has cost Fiat/RAM a ton of trucks I know and Ford and GM are running these same pumps but I believe have stronger lift pumps , Just a guess. Your right they need to find the best additive for lubricity. Its imperative to keeping these fuel pumps alive. I have always used Schaeffers Winter fuel additive for diesel. They make very high quality Synthetic Motor oils and greases and are a local company so I have supported their products for decades. I hope PF tests this.

[@cwyoming7004]

You answered questions I've been wondering about since 1999 when I bought my first diesel. Thanks

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@DomanStuff2022]

Nice vid :-) I'm using 2 stroke oil in all my diesels (LIQUI MOLY 2 TAKT MOTOROIL TSC3, 100ml on 50L tank), it helps a lot to save hi pressure diesel pump (no sulfur diesel fuel is the reason of failiure in 90% cases...). And I'm not worried about gel/wax in fuel, in EU we have other-witer norm for diesel fuel (with much lower freezing point). Also always change fuel filter BEFORE winter, if its dirty then it will clog up waaay quicker.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great strategy!

[@realsonnysullivan]

Same here, saves quite a bit of fuel as well.

[@ronmoore3987]

Transmission fluid has long been a known lubricant for diesel engines. Transmission fluid could also be mixed with kerosene fuel for anti-gel and a lubricant. Except if temps are sub-zero you don't want any Transmission fluid to slow your fuel flow down, I stop putting transmission fluid in mine when the temps dip to 40's and 30's Fahrenheit

[@scottlehuray7062]

Add 2-EHN to raise cetane, easy cold start, less clatter, add with 2 stroke to lube.

[@drockjr]

You do such a great job with these videos and seem to truly listen to your viewers. Thank you for what you do

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@konfitura]

Oh man that engine in RV sounds like a beast! Best revving ever!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@dfields9511]

How about “Big Bertha” I am glad I don’t live in area that cold.

[@KineticTaco]

Please re do the bearing test with the correct amount of additives in the diesel itself. Excellent video yet again 👍

[@AndrewWaite]

That's what I was thi king, these are all diesel additives aka, supposed to mix with diesel when used

[@justinhaller2055]

Thanks again for doing all this testing I have an 85 diesel wagon with 300,000 miles and it definitely needs all the help it can get in the winter.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@johnboyle1146]

911 is supposed to be used after gelling not to prevent gelling!

[@tomlorenzen4062]

The white bottle is a preventative, pink for after jelling has already occurred

[@dcrog69]

I've been telling my boss this for years but it doesn't seem to sink in.

[@MozzaBurger88]

Yeah my first thought. You can't compare them in the same test as 911 doesn't claim to be an additive of any kind. It's really an emergency thing you use when it's too late and it has a few competitors as well that don't claim to be additives either. The supplement did what it claimed to do like Howes at preventing gelling.

[@benscott19841]

I said the same thing John, guys I work with don't seem to understand that either.

[@davidjoles9737]

Correct

[@angrytwizzlers4039]

If you revisit the lubricity side of this test, I’d like to see the test done with the manufacturer suggested mix ratio with the diesel and see how well the needle bearings fare. Also bg dfc plus diesel conditioner added to the lubricity test. Bg seems to make good stuff. Thanks for the science!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation. Thank you

[@icek9a]

Agreed, suggested mix, considering some (like summer+) treat 2500 gallons per gallon, where as others might treat a couple or a few hundred (mostly 320-640 or so per gallon) the cost per suggested treatment varies greatly

[@christopherklansky6407]

Second round should include: Penray Seafoam BG Motorcraft Motor Medic Lucas Mac's CRC FPPF These are the one's I've sold both in my time at a national auto parts store and 2 national class 8 tractor dealerships.

[@mrkanook9226]

I was kinda surprised that Lucas wasn't in there the most. Seafoam is what I use most of but I'm not to concerned about South Florida freezing

[@VenKando]

I'd like to see the Peak line of products tested as well.

[@jihrke777]

What about optilube xdp and amsoil additive

[@handheldgarage3297]

Don forget Amsoil Diesel injector clean and diesel all in one.

[@_DST0NE_]

I would LOVE to see a thorough testing of all the “top shelf” diesel additives.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Chad-wb7du]

I would have loved to see the series on getting the motor home running!!

[@00347028]

Amen, thank you for answering our questions so thoroughly. I’m going out and buying Hot Shot tomorrow

[@idennis75]

I've always used kerosene for gelling and it's work pretty good for me I usually put about two gallons in my old Volkswagen rabbit which I think it was only 10 gallon tank

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ryanbrightman2557]

I would love to see Archoil added to the testing with Stanadyne and Hot Shots...I use Archoil to help lubricate the cp4 pump in my Superduty.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@justinbecker1705]

I would also like to so archoil, i use it religiously

[@ericbrandt816]

WOW! Shocking I thought Power Service was pretty good stuff! Just loaded up my F650 with it for winter.....Stanadyne from now on

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@Redlinesixtynine]

I think the power service still does a respectable job..

[@kevinphillips150]

Power Service makes a good product. It is all I have used and have been driving for 15 years. I use more than what is recommended but I have never had an issue with it.

[@keithstone4476]

These are some of my favorite videos, I'm severely interested in the outcome of every video of yours. Keep up the great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much, will do!

[@FlatPlaneCranky]

I run the Hot Shots Secret in my two Peterbilt 389 and my two diesel pickups. Love it!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great pick! It did far better than I anticipated

[@Tharus]

@@ProjectFarm do more testing with hot shot secrets different products. I think you will be surprised.

[@TWTx2015]

I run the Hot Shots Secret products in my powerstroke. I second more tests of their products!

[@cudvideoshowroom4303]

No BS, straight to the point. Thanks for not wasting my time!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@zachoverstreet5440]

"This beautiful RV" Somehow managed to find the RV from Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead.

[@ProjectFarm]

lol

[@lkchild]

Project Farm maybe you should call it Heisenberg?

[@koga7349]

In Breaking Bad Jesse calls the RV the "Crystal Ship"

[@lkchild]

AJ Maybe “the uncertainty principle” would be more apt for Project Farm, or “Heisenberg’s knocker”

[@wantu2much]

Is that the same rv that was on national Lampoon's Christmas vacation?

[@Spahi77]

Finally he does stuff with diesel!!! Do a diesel lubricity test with different products!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion!!

[@chucktraughber9042]

Use powerdrivendiesel oil that's not cj4 compliant its made for older diesels that don't have converters

[@justinc7739]

I second this, thank you for adding diesel to your testing

[@alexander0the0gray]

Came here to see fuel tests, stayed here for air-strip RV drag racing

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@Powerstroke431]

I will DEFINITELY continue using Hotshots additive! Thank you for all this wonderful knowledge you give us 🙂

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@ToddEStewart]

How about naming the RV the “Poor Fifty Four” since it has a 454 Engine.

[@kylefowler5082]

this is the best name!

[@ryderrose4019]

I second this!

[@velezdragon3574]

454 is a dam good and realiable engine

[@googleuser8448]

Love that name!

[@J-1410]

@@velezdragon3574 as long as it is in something light.

[@gordslater]

Just in time for winter - great vid I sometimes question your sanity, but never your methodology :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@vincentrobinette1507]

I've always thought that the motorhome was named "Farmebeggo" for a long time. I'm surprised, that the 2 cycle oil did as well as it did, for reducing gel point temperature of diesel fuel. I never would have guessed that. ("Farmebeggo" sounds like it can use an exhaust manifold gasket)

[@dillrepair]

Yeah this has been a remedy for a while, but in newer diesels (let’s say newer than 2004 possibly) can be bad news for stuff.

[@rogersavoie4570]

Great video and always so interesting! Just like Christina mentioned, a fuel additive comparison for lubricity would be followed like gospel for us diesel truck owners, with all of the CP4 fuel pump failures on the big three diesel pick ups going on.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@dogguyon1]

Perfect timing. Winter is coming and as a diesel owner, I’ve always wondered which additive was best. Keep up the great work!

[@flybyairplane3528]

dogguyon1 I believe that in really cold areas,,the diesel, is much thinner, more like near kerosine, Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Happy_Hobo]

@@flybyairplane3528 there is #1 and #2 Diesel in real cold areas people mix #1 with #2 but for truck drivers it's hard to get #1 in the south so when you drive from say TN to Michigan you have #2 in your tank you need an antigel to protect your fuel lines..

[@abefrohammer3105]

Thanks for testing this. With so many options at the store and the cost of repair (especially new diesels), this is super helpful.

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad to hear!

[@MrBudpln]

Please more diesel stuff, Love it! I've been using hotshots and like it.

[@kiodira]

An updated version of this video with newer/updated formulas & additives going into winter would be awesome! thanks!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Id like to see how the power service in the silver bottle does vs the hot shots regular additive in this same test. Specifically the lubricuty test. This would really help me decide if paying more for hot shots secret is worth it for regular use. But once again, your video proved to be very useful to me, so again, thank you for all of the work and research you do. It really helps us consumers put tremendously! You have the best tests out there by far! A true genius!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! Thanks for the video idea.

[@WilkHustle]

I would like to see that and add Lucas anti gel in there too

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@WilkHustle good call

[@nicksmith8166]

I’m a truck driver in Upstate NY and every company around here uses Power Service.

[@mothman-jz8ug]

I've used it, and could go on for days about how good the product is. NEVER had fuel gel with it, and mileage improves with it. We had a piece of equipment which vandals had dumped water in fuel. Poured a whole bottle of PS in the tank, waited about 5 minutes, started up and we went to work.

[@mikecubes1642]

i have used it to treat summer diesel before it got cold and it gelled up and looked like milk. 50% kerosene is the only anti gel that works. all stations cut their fuel by the time its cold so the additives are just a scam

[@emorypoff7129]

@@mikecubes1642 summer diesel doesn’t respond to additive. I do, however agree, there is a lot of snake oil out there.

[@coreymacqueen4802]

@@mikecubes1642 The ignorance is staggering.

[@monstercoatingsnyc]

Todd, First off great channel and thank you for all the time you dedicate to as scientific and unbiased presentation of results that you can do without a full blown research lab. LOL I know the 2 stroke oil adds fuel lubrication but in fairness Amsoil's dedicated products for this application "Cold Flow" and "Recovery" should have been used in this test instead. As a lifetime Amsoil dealer that has experienced proven results over the last 30+ years I have been a dealer. Feel free to reach out to me if you need some for testing.

[@0Synergy]

I actually think him not being in a lab is better. These are much more real world tests in the sense its exposed to elements where as a lab would be 100% sterile.

[@edwardl.990]

Truckers trick, I have added chainsaw gasoline to diesel fuel to keep it from gelling up and it works well. This is gasoline mixed 50/1 with high quality two stroke oil. In the summer I add transmission fluid to my fuel tank, one quart for about 34 gallons. Of course my truck is a 2006 and I would not do that with any truck with def or “ blue Tex “ technology.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@larryp4995]

I really appreciate these videos. I love the way you test these products to there extreme ..I try to WATCH as many videos that you put out ..I have a DIESEL would you be ABLE to test LUCAS AND AMSOIL fuel diesel treatment in the same manner.. Right now i use LUCAS .... THANK YOU

[@zfreak2808]

Oh boy. The RV looks like a good opportunity to test out an Ebay turbo. That sucker needs some more oomph.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation!

[@Spudderr]

I second that suggestion. Also a good opportunity to experiment with making a blow through carb setup.

[@johnmccanntruth]

“The PF Guinea Pig” I just saw another video today about the Hot Shots additive to improve fuel mileage. Seems like they might make some good products. We wouldn’t know without you testing them! 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Great test idea!! Thank you

[@peterwelsh6975]

We have a winner folks

[@mattbuchanan9024]

Would love to see an updated showdown of diesel additive. There are numerous ones that claim they increase lubricity of diesel as well as add anti gel properties. Would love to see some of these other higher end additive brands tested.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@HSKFabrications]

Opti-lube is hands down the best. Would be a good test subject.

[@brandonmullen2328]

I freaking love that RV lol, my grandparents had a farm and had stuff like that all over the place.

[@SootHead]

Since most old-school injection systems were designed for diesel with sulfur, the true "control" would have been to test a sulfur fuel for lubricity, then compare it to ULSD.

[@PBVader]

Awesome, this is THE test everyone was afraid to ask for. Definitely opened my eyes. Only recommendation is a second control with red (FARM) diesel. I know you can do it, Project Farm.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@zalmaflash]

@@ProjectFarm I'm in for this one. And a test on diesel motor oil

[@bmay8818]

Red diesel is identical to blue except for the dye color.

[@bdkj3e]

Pretty sure the only difference is that Farm diesel is tax exempt for using in farm vehicles ONLY, and the dye is just so the cops can tell if you put non taxed diesel into your daily driver and fine the crap out of you if you do.

[@pilotlang1]

This is the BEST channel on KZbin!!!!!!! Thanks for putting this out!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@johnmclaren7059]

Great test! My very first time watching your videos was on SEA FOAM additive, I switched to using that in my 7.3 turbo diesel and noticed a big difference. I was surprised that you didn’t use Sea Foam with this comparison test, thanks again for such a informative video!!👍👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Thanks for the video idea if I revisit this test.

[@j.j.riverhill2831]

How about throwing Opti lube in with it, they are the supposed superior in all these categories

[@SamCyanide]

Wow I used diesel 911 up until now, guess I'm going with hot shots secret. Thanks for the great video as always PF

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@MrJth3rd]

Some time in the future, I see PF logo on items that you test, you do independently testing like you've been doing and the best products are offered a PF stamp of approval for 2-3% of gross sales of that item, seriously any time I'm looking for a any type of handyman item I search your videos to find the product I'm needing

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@intensiveplastic]

Project Farm maybe build a website with all the products you’ve tested categorized with the top 3 in each category with a brief pro/con on each item?

[@mturallo]

@@intensiveplastic or at very least an amazon page. I'm pretty sure there's a system for getting a tiny percentage from traffic you send. I don't know, there's something to this idea though.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

I have been using Howes anti-gel for years and have yet to gel up my cummins diesel. I always put more in than the recommended.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@twocvbloke]

"The rat wagon" for the RV, and as for fuels, there's some who put Avgas into diesel in cold temps to stop it freezing, so could be worth another test alongside other fuels... :)

[@ProjectFarm]

I like it!!

[@001desertrat3]

@ twocvbloke -- "The rat wagon" , Lol . You've got my vote ! -- signed: DesertRat .

[@bmay8818]

Avgas? That's just regular gas with added lead, dunno how that would help, unless someone has also used auto gas with the same results.

[@twocvbloke]

Hence the suggestion of trying other fuels to lower the gelling point of diesel... :)

[@elektrobear2027]

@@bmay8818 RUG is used as a antigelling agent here in sweden on old diesels.

[@logroller71]

Please do a part two of this with other brands

[@RB-rl7kv]

John Deere

[@Iowagrown123]

John Deere additive is made by Stanadyne, if I'm not mistaken.

[@gregoryburgess2317]

Amsoil

[@carloshoule6158]

Lucas and stp

[@michaellinner7772]

I remember the days when Diesel Exhaust Fluid was something you'd say to someone who didn't know anything about cars like headlight or blinker fluid or better change the air in your tires.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.