transmission fluid mixed in with diesel fuel

Thanks,
Anothertractor

If you've done this on a habitual basis, then I would have to say that your method must work.

I've just always poured a known quanity of ATF into the tank prior to filling to thourghly mix the two.

I've got to say that the first time I tried this that I was more than a bit skeptical about this even working, but I had a diesel that was missing and it was obvious that an injector was dirty.

I was in a cafe havin' coffee with the boys and was telling them of my delima and of my not wanting to spend the money to have the injectors cleaned.

A trucker at the next table was the guy who put me on to the 'fix' and explained to me that he and his crowd had been doing this for years.

So, figuring that the engine certainly couldn't run any worse than it already was, I took his advise and tried it.

I really blew my mind how quickly the injector miss cleaned up. I've used it ever since.

Allan

Using ATF to clean injectors is an old trucker's trick and I can tell you from personal experience that it really does work. When treating an engine with a fouled injector, you can definitely feel the difference within only about 10 to 15 miles. Cleans ‘em right up. I can't tell you why, but it has something to do with the detergent in the ATF.

However, where I would differ with your friend is his method of its application. It would seem to me that he is running the risk of slugging the pump with ATF.

I would much rather mix the ATF in the fuel tank at a rate of 1 qt ATF to 20 gal. of fuel. At least, this is how I apply it; just put a quart of ATF into the tank and then fill with fuel to properly mix the two.

Regards,

Allan