Diesel fuel additive
02-05-2019, 12:25 PM
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Diesel fuel additive
I was recently told by my local service shop that Mercedes is coming out with a bulletin that is recommending Max-Tane additive to the fuel especially in the winter months. I also now have had to have a fuel injector replaced a week after initially using the additive. Coincidence? I have had some hesitation/shudder occasionally in the last few months. Could this additive have exasperated the issue? I'm now worried about a domino effect with the other fuel injectors. Thoughts or comments?
02-06-2019, 05:01 AM
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I run 3 ounces of Howes Meaner Power Cleaner on every tank, never had any issues in almost a year. Maxtane is made by Royal Purple, also a well-known brand.
02-06-2019, 08:49 AM
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I suspect there might be more feedback in the diesel subform.
https://mbworld.org/forums/diesel-forum-76/
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max-tane fuel additive
Did Mercedes every come out with a bulletin recommending Max-Tane?
I was recently told by my local service shop that Mercedes is coming out with a bulletin that is recommending Max-Tane additive to the fuel especially in the winter months. I also now have had to have a fuel injector replaced a week after initially using the additive. Coincidence? I have had some hesitation/shudder occasionally in the last few months. Could this additive have exasperated the issue? I'm now worried about a domino effect with the other fuel injectors. Thoughts or comments?
