Filtakleen Ten 35 fuel additive??? Gas & Diesel

[T37Chef]

I like the idea that I can buy one fuel additive thats could act as a stabilizer, cleaner, water remover, yata yata yata...and used in both gas or diesel (since we have both on board). Has anyone used this and was it worth $44.00 price tag.

Here's what they claim:

The remarkable benefits of Filtakleen Ten 35:

• Ten 35 is compatible with Gasoline or Diesel Fuels.
• Reduces fuel consumption and increases horsepower.
• Reduces emissions (soot) & NOX gas.
• Lubricates the fuel system. (Lubricant)
• Removes the water from fuel. (Demulsifier)
• Controls bacteria growth in fuel. (Biocide)
• Cleans fuel pump and injectors. (Detergent)
• Protects against tank corrosion. (Corrosion Inhibitor)
• Eliminates existing solids in the fuel. (Dispersant)
• Prevents catalytic oxidation. (Metal Deactivator)
• Increases BTU's per pound of fuel. (Combustion Catalyst)
• Is EPA certified. (#13720012 per 40 CFR 79.24)
• Is Non-hazardous and can be flown anywhere in the World.
• Contains NO ALCOHOL to interfere with water separation.
• Prevents the formation of solids. (Polymerization Retardant)

Filtakleen | Car Cleaner | Moppins Cleaning System

[T37Chef]

Okay, I am going to try it and report the results in a few weeks.

[merlin2375]

Interesting, some pretty lofty gas mileage claims there (7% minimum). Hope it works out well!

[hellosailor]

Chef, with conventional injector cleaners running $10-15 per pint, I guess $44 should buy you at least a quart of something better.

Their reference to "40 CFR 79.24" comes back as:

[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 13]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR79.24]
[Page 475]

TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

PART 79--REGISTRATION OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES--Table of Contents
Subpart C--Additive Registration Procedures
Sec. 79.24 Termination of registration of additives.
Registration may be terminated by the Administrator if the additive
manufacturer requests such termination in writing.

Which really makes one wonder, what's the point? Impressing the public with a meaningless compliance spec, like the "MilSpec" claims of the algae magnets?

Dunno, I can't see that it will remove critters and water, AND clean the filters. Because once it removes critters and water and crud...where does all that stuff go? Either it gets emulsified and 'ground up' biologically (enzymes?) so it can pass through the filters and get burned up--or it has to drop out in the tank and filter. And if it gets 'ground up' then how can that improve mileage or performance?

Too many claims, for me. But isn't that what folks said about them crazy Wright Brothers and their flying machine, too? [g]

[T37Chef]

Thanks Hellosailor, I was looking for that other perspective