CP4 Changes - additives discussion

[MikeXM]

Funny that me putting this crap in probably won't do anything and I'll still lose the pump at 8k and some other guy that never changes filters and buys the cheapest diesel he can find will go to 300k.

Yes, that's pretty much how it works. Lol

 

[Rich]

The 12.5% power gain is probably documented somewhere in case they are brought to court on this claim. But it must be in a very specific scenario, where everything was badly aligned until they added the fuel additive. In real life, the gain must but low but still there.

I don't think anyone really expect a significant power increase or reduction in fuel or regen cycles. But, a bit of everything and mostly pump savings properties.

At least, that is how I see it.

Edt is a very good multi vitamin and lx4 is the secret lubritive elixir sauce. Technically speaking

 

[Epsilon Plus]

I am good with the stock power and mpg. All I want is protection and cleanliness.

All the other claims make it look like the marketing you see on man in a can (weight gainer) or As Seen On TV garbage.

They probably gain more customers with wild claims than they lose on skeptical car guys like me.

I've seen Power Service is recommended by Cummins but its all surely a paid endorsement deal. Like Turbo Tax being the official tax prep of the NFL even though they're all using independent tax professionals. On some of the wear scar tests I've seen, they offer far lower protection than all the others.

 

[zhauler]

I am good with the stock power and mpg. All I want is protection and cleanliness.

All the other claims make it look like the marketing you see on man in a can (weight gainer) or As Seen On TV garbage.

They probably gain more customers with wild claims than they lose on skeptical car guys like me.

I've seen Power Service is recommended by Cummins but its all surely a paid endorsement deal. Like Turbo Tax being the official tax prep of the NFL even though they're all using independent tax professionals. On some of the wear scar tests I've seen, they offer far lower protection than all the others.

I tend to agree with most marketing strategies, however, I don't need turbo tax to make a living...

cummins says they recommend power service, that's what the truck gets...

 

[heyguy]

I'm leaning towards the Lucas Upper Cylinder Lube. It's readily available where I am and likely better than nothing. Prob add it to every tank.

 

[Rich]

I'm leaning towards the Lucas Upper Cylinder Lube. It's readily available where I am and likely better than nothing. Prob add it to every tank.

Definitely way better than the wally world howies brand that I used on the first 6500 miles. Now that was better than nothing but barely

 

[Epsilon Plus]

Power Service, Howes and Lucas all seem to be lacking in the tests I've scoured. Hot Shot's Secret and Optilube seem to be the ones with the best wear scar scoring. I'd like to see non-sponsored tests of LX4, but that looks to be the best defense out there for the CP4 grenade.

Although I've seen zero proof, the way the world works has me convinced Power Service's Cummins endorsement is just a money deal between them. That stuff generally gets beat up by everything that goes against it from what I've seen.

 

[MikeXM]

Power Service, Howes and Lucas all seem to be lacking in the tests I've scoured. Hot Shot's Secret and Optilube seem to be the ones with the best wear scar scoring. I'd like to see non-sponsored tests of LX4, but that looks to be the best defense out there for the CP4 grenade.

Although I've seen zero proof, the way the world works has me convinced Power Service's Cummins endorsement is just a money deal between them. That stuff generally gets beat up by everything that goes against it from what I've seen.

I agree. At least the LX4 seems to have been formulated exactly for the CP4 problem with ULSD. So in theory it should be a better product than a "do it all lubrication" additive.

More info here:

LX4 Lubricity Extreme Resolves CP4 Fuel System Problem

The LX4 Lubricity Extreme is a CP4 fuel system saver that helps protect vehicles susceptible to a failing CP4 fuel injection pump. Order at Hot Shot's Secret!

www.hotshotsecret.com

 

[Rich]

Hey all, just want to drop the Mic and pass along a 15% discount code from savings.com I used for the gallon jug of lx4 from hot shot I just ordered.
HOT15
I went to one of those online coupon sites and punched that in and it actually worked, don't normally get that lucky. $9 off a $60 order. I'll take it
Now if I could only punch a 15% coupon code for naviks I'd sign up

 

[MikeXM]

Hey all, just want to drop the Mic and pass along a 15% discount code from savings.com I used for the gallon jug of lx4 from hot shot I just ordered.
HOT15
I went to one of those online coupon sites and punched that in and it actually worked, don't normally get that lucky. $9 off a $60 order. I'll take it
Now if I could only punch a 15% coupon code for naviks I'd sign up

Rich, try this code on Naviks checkout screen: IAMTOOCHEAPTOPAYNEGOGIATEDGROUPBUYPLEASEADD20PERCENTTOMYORDER

 

[Rich]

Rich, try this code on Naviks checkout screen: IAMTOCHEAPTOPAYNEGOGIATEDGROUPBUYPLEASEADD20PERCENTTOMYORDER

i love it, u think itll work

 

[MikeXM]

i love it, u think itll work

100%

 

[Rich]

100%

Thx , copy and paste

 

[Epsilon Plus]

Hey all, just want to drop the Mic and pass along a 15% discount code from savings.com I used for the gallon jug of lx4 from hot shot I just ordered.
HOT15
I went to one of those online coupon sites and punched that in and it actually worked, don't normally get that lucky. $9 off a $60 order. I'll take it
Now if I could only punch a 15% coupon code for naviks I'd sign up

Sign up for their email list and they'll pop a code up and send out a 1qt ($25) bottle of EDT with an order over $50. I would have used your code (it applied) but was -$9 instead of -$25 (they don't stack).



I already carry an additive only funnel in a gallon ziplock with the 16oz squeeze EDT in one of my in floor storage boxes. I'm off to Amazon to get some ounce measuring cups for these larger sized jugs. Probably get some Nalgene bottles to hold the EDT and LX4 in smaller quantities.

 

[Rich]

Sign up for their email list and they'll pop a code up and send out a 1qt ($25) bottle of EDT with an order over $50. I would have used your code (it applied) but was -$9 instead of -$25 (they don't stack).



I already carry an additive only funnel in a gallon ziplock with the 16oz squeeze EDT in one of my in floor storage boxes. I'm off to Amazon to get some ounce measuring cups for these larger sized jugs. Probably get some Nalgene bottles to hold the EDT and LX4 in smaller quantities.

Thats a great deal, i signed up 2wks ago, don't know why I didn't get that. O.W.

 

[MikeXM]

I'm off to Amazon to get some ounce measuring cups for these larger sized jugs. Probably get some Nalgene bottles to hold the EDT and LX4 in smaller quantities.

I find out that large syringes with tubing works best for that.
Similar to these ones:

150ml Large Syringes with 2 40 inch Plastic Tubing Hoses for Enema Plant Hydroponic Liquid Measurement Cake Decoration Pets Feeding Tools (150 ML/CC): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

150ml Large Syringes with 2 40 inch Plastic Tubing Hoses for Enema Plant Hydroponic Liquid Measurement Cake Decoration Pets Feeding Tools (150 ML/CC): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

Also I use empty bottles from "fuel injector cleaner" that are made for capless fuel tanks (long neck bottles). That's an idea I got from another forum.

 

[Zeroday]

150ml Large Syringes with 2 40 inch Plastic Tubing Hoses for Enema Plant Hydroponic Liquid Measurement Cake Decoration Pets Feeding Tools (150 ML/CC): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

150ml Large Syringes with 2 40 inch Plastic Tubing Hoses for Enema Plant Hydroponic Liquid Measurement Cake Decoration Pets Feeding Tools (150 ML/CC): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

I would never have thought to combine enemas and cake decoration....

 

[MikeXM]

I would never have thought to combine enemas and cake decoration....

I didn't even read that. Well... It is what it is...

 

[Deleted member 80]

I would never have thought to combine enemas and cake decoration....

Sequencing is VERY important...

 

[MikeXM]

Sequencing is VERY important...

Question is: would everyone here do it in the same exact order?
Actually, I don't wanna know.