The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

equipped2ripp · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject:

there's a distributor for amsoil locally... somewhere

sweeks · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: Amsoil products

In Couva, Reputable AutoDealer not to far from the traffic lights on the main road - 636-0849 (Steve)

Local Amsoil Dealer - MotorCycle Etc .. Eastern Main Rd., Barataria (Larry Ali) - 6752453. Not sure if he still in business though.

Equipped2Ripp what Amsoil products do you recommend for the 1kz-te? I usually use an amsoil diesel treatment (can't remember what it called) and manually pump/prime it via the fuel filter to injectors.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject:

sweeks, you can use the CBA and modifier together... it's no problem. done it already.

Val · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:25 pm Post subject:

Val · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject:

For Amsoil Products, Call Joe at 350-6401. He is located in Waterloo.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:59 am Post subject:

Val, I looking for Amsoil? Yuh have any home? Smile

So guys, the other night I saw big clouds of smoke coming from the tail pipe on acceleration. Got real worried about it and thing. Then I realised I don't see it in the day... How is that? Rolling Eyes

Turns out it was condensation...

Guess who having a bad week Exclamation

sweeks · Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:11 pm Post subject:

Right before my last oil change my wife told me she saw lots of white smoke coming from the exhaust.... Not sure why though...just reach 30 000km

I spoke to Steve tonight (Reputable AutoDealer not to far from the traffic lights on the main road - 636-0849) He has the CBA for $60.

Equipped2ripp... do you add via the fuel filter or pour it in the tank?

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:28 pm Post subject:

pour it in the tank, why?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:14 am Post subject:

I think yuh put the treatment in the tank? never heard about putting it in the filter Shocked

BTW, how you was thinking to put it in the fuel filter sweeks Question

I see fasting really taking a toll on you Laughing

WRT the smoking, when did she notice the smoking?

Never heard a diesel smoke white before...

ravist · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:04 am Post subject:

have you all ever tried the liqui moly diesel anti knock....works like a dream and i have been using this for the last year and no problems, the price varies between $40-50.....its an in-tank cleaner so it cleans the entire fuel system and not just the pump.....

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject:

i've tried the liqui moly... that's the one in the can with the green or red cap, right?

i find the amsoil is the best though

sweeks · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject:

Seriously.... When I'm changing fuel filter, I've seen my mechanic pour the CBA into the filter, fit on the filter and then manually pump it into the injectors. After a few pumps, he refills the filter and continue. You've never seen that..??

With my previous pickup, I did this once a year and never had to service the injectors or fuel pump.

W.r.t to white smoke.... I came home from work, took a showever and was heading off to break fast, then I realized I forgot something. When I came back home, I reversed into the yard, and that's when she asked if something was wrong with van....

As I said before, this was right before my oil change.

Anyway I know of a few people who use a small amount of kerosene (like $5 worth) when filling up their diesel. What do you guys think?

equipped2ripp · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:38 am Post subject:

used kerosene already, it helps a little bit...

ok so today i changed oil and all filters.

filled the fuel filter with penray diesel treatment before mounting it up....

the van wukkin!! i can actually feel the difference.

btw, i used castrol syntec blend 15w-40... i think i'm gonna stick to that now.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:06 am Post subject:

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:10 am Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:24 am Post subject:

remember the kerosene helps to thin the diesel...

when i went to buy the turbomax guardian3, i saw the syntec blend and remembered that's what i used to use when i now got the van... so i decided to go with that one instead, even though it's $15 more a quart.

sweeks · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject:

The SR5 is still under warranty so I've schedule a defect report. Glow plugs don't go like that.... I doubt there's anything wrong but I'll let Toyota determine that.

I might just try the kerosene treatment ($5.00 worth every month) and a CBA via the fuel filter once a year.

The 1kz-te engine has some kick (right Equipped2ripp) but I don't usually drive hard. After a CBA treatment the van's performance does improve.

Trrryyyyy it .... yuh go like iiiittttt !!!

3 days of fasting to go again....

equipped2ripp · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:38 am Post subject:

2 more days now

ravist · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:53 pm Post subject:

correct me if i'm wrong, but doesn't kerosene deplete the cetane level in diesel and wouldn't a turbo charged diesel engine require good cetane levels in the fuel??? secondly, remember 50% or more of those cleaners are made of kerosene (i think) so if you do have to pour kerosene in your tank wouldn't $5 be too much and more like $2???

sweeks · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject:

Ravist .... I go with 50 litres of diesel to 3.33 litres of kerosene when flling up (I believe the tank capacity is 66 gallons).

I'm learning everyday... tell me more.

P.S. Last day of fasting.