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  • #46
    Hi Mav,

    I'm using LiquiMoly brand in the "Diesel anti-knock" formulation, ie, its a cetanne booster, mild cleaner and improves lubricity of diesel fuel. Its manufactured in Germany and cost about $10/bottle to treat 75 litres, hence 2 bottles for our 180 ltr tank is below what's specified but it seems to work well. Ther's heaps of info on the web, LiquiMoly make other additives as well. I also tried Redline Cetane booster as well but doesn't seem to perform like LiquiMoly.

    cheers
    Mardo
    08 D4D Auto

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    • #47
      Originally posted by mardo
      Hi Mav,

      I'm using LiquiMoly brand in the "Diesel anti-knock" formulation, ie, its a cetanne booster, mild cleaner and improves lubricity of diesel fuel. Its manufactured in Germany and cost about $10/bottle to treat 75 litres, hence 2 bottles for our 180 ltr tank is below what's specified but it seems to work well. Ther's heaps of info on the web, LiquiMoly make other additives as well. I also tried Redline Cetane booster as well but doesn't seem to perform like LiquiMoly.

      cheers
      Mardo
      How often do you use it?
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      • #48
        Mardo, where do you buy it? I had a look at Repco and Supercheap but not suprisingly, couldnt find it... Would be keen to try it

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        • #49
          In Melbourne I get it from Bursons AutoParts. Not sure how wide spread Bursons are nationally. I use 2 bottles every second fill.
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          • #50
            hi first time on site & 1st diesel after being happy with 4.0L prado. 2007 D4D started knocking at 15000 klm to point where eng light came on dealer diagnosed #3 injector fault. said to drive while waiting for part. prado refused to start 10 days later & towed to dealer. dealer then finds algae in filter, cleans fuel pressure control switch gives me $500 bill & says injectors ok & want $1000 to clean tanks. prado ok for 300klm then knocking again. take to local mechanic who removes tanks & steam cleans. meantime fuel company agrees to pay costs. get prado back guess what? still knocks. phone diff. dealer who says aus. fuel no good & toyota may be going to de-tune engines. prado now going to this dealer for diagnoses before i invoice fuel company
            Matt - Silver 2009 Kakadu. BF Goodrich, Aero Racks, nudge bar, electric brakes, Incubus wheels and mud mats through-out.

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            • #51
              Is there some additive you can whack into the diesel to stop algae growing? Has anyone experience with such stuff?

              Regards
              Glenn

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              • #52
                Originally posted by sacred cow
                Is there some additive you can whack into the diesel to stop algae growing? Has anyone experience with such stuff?

                Regards
                Glenn
                I have been using Chemtek diesel fuel conditioner for years to keep Cladosporium resinae at bay.

                Many moons ago if it infected our ships diesel fuel tanks we would use Formaldehyde to kill it but not readily available and an extremely dangerous substance to use.
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                • #53
                  Originally posted by Matt Codrington
                  hi first time on site & 1st diesel after being happy with 4.0L prado. 2007 D4D started knocking at 15000 klm to point where eng light came on dealer diagnosed #3 injector fault. said to drive while waiting for part. prado refused to start 10 days later & towed to dealer. dealer then finds algae in filter, cleans fuel pressure control switch gives me $500 bill & says injectors ok & want $1000 to clean tanks. prado ok for 300klm then knocking again. take to local mechanic who removes tanks & steam cleans. meantime fuel company agrees to pay costs. get prado back guess what? still knocks. phone diff. dealer who says aus. fuel no good & toyota may be going to de-tune engines. prado now going to this dealer for diagnoses before i invoice fuel company
                  Another 1 poster who complains about his Prado, just makes me a bit sus. Where are you located as it doesn't say?

                  I've had no trouble with my D4D and have had no trouble with diesels over the years. If you're going to keep posting, try and find the "shift" and "enter" key.
                  VX D4D

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by Matt Codrington
                    hi first time on site
                    Hi Matt,

                    Are you the same Matt that worked or works for Toshiba as their Marketing Manager? I am in to home theatre as well and I saw your name and wondered.

                    Cheers

                    Mav
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                    • #55
                      I made a post on Fuel Additives and the common rail diesel which might be worth reading
                      http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=49301#49301

                      Post also covers the fact that from 1/1/09 the Cetane number for all diesel sold in Australia must be a minimum of 51.

                      A reply from Caltex re Cetane

                      "Caltex Ultral Low Sulphur Diesel must comply with the Australian Standard for diesel fuel, which has a Cetane Index specification of 46 minimum. However, in most instances, the Cetane Index is usually around 51 - 52 ( but not guaranteed - only that the Cetane Index will never fall below 46.) "

                      As stated in Fuel Additives thread BP in Queensland has rating at 51.
                      Pedro

                      2007 D4D Auto

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                      • #56
                        The BP web site shows a trial of 10ppm diesel in most areas. the 10ppm looks to be 51 Cetane as well.
                        Caltex, Mobil and BP have all told me that they run up to 12 different blends in a year in an area as per the australian standard and all were on winter mix by early MAY.
                        BP is the only one that has said that thier diesel is just about 100% 50+ cetane , the others only said that its not less than 46.

                        My cold start rattles have got no better ( and may be worst) after the following:

                        NO generic fuel company diesel. Ran down to low fuel light.
                        50l of caltex diesel to clear the tank. down to low fuel light.
                        90L of caltex diesel and 1 bottle of toyota injector cleaner. down to light again.
                        100+ L of BP diesel over several long highway trips. Down to light again.

                        She rattles at every start now , not just the ones down below 6DegC.
                        Even when the SCII shows a water temp of 30 and an air temp of 15 or less , it will rattle until the water temp gets above about 75 DegC.


                        Its time for me to talk to the dealer again.
                        2007 120 D4D VX Auto.
                        1985 LWB Suzuki Sierra 1600.

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                        • #57
                          Question - what is the build month and year of D4D's having this rattle. Late 2007?

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                          • #58
                            I didn't know there was a shift and enter key, as have 2 rugrats that have disposed of a few buttons on this laptop!!
                            I have just had repairs done fom bad fuel and have been offered compensation from the fuel company. I have not had a bad rattle yet, touch wood, due to fuel, so that line from the dealer sounds like BS to me.
                            I only have 16K on the speedo though and am a late 2007 build so i think i will keep an ear out for now...
                            2008 GXL D4D, over bumper bar, Uniden UHF/scanner, GPS, plenty of kids, babe in passenger seat..

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                            • #59
                              The rattle in mine is definitely getting worse, she is sounding like a full on Sherman tank in the mornings now. I can watch people walking on the sidewalk stop and look around to see what is making all the noise. :x
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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by Pradogxlv6
                                Originally posted by mav
                                The rattle in mine is definitely getting worse, she is sounding like a full on Sherman tank in the mornings now. I can watch people walking on the sidewalk stop and look around to see what is making all the noise. :x
                                Mav,

                                I reckon paint it green, fit tracks and fit a turret and it will look the part too...

                                Cheers,
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