Oil additives for diesel engines - Is it good?

**wax** · June 16th, 2005 12:42 PM

Guys,

I am due for an oil change this week and I am thinking of using an oil additive for my MB100. I bought an STP oil additive for diesel engines but I'd like to know first if it will do me any good.

Also, if you are using an oil additive, what brand is best for diesel engines?

Thanks guys!

**vinj** · June 16th, 2005 02:16 PM

Most would advise against these (myself included). Changing oil regularly is quite good enough. If you're getting a change oil then maybe flushing (with cheap oil or Caltex Power FLush oil) will be a better alternative... tapos Biodiesel na yan.

**wax** · June 16th, 2005 03:19 PM

Vinj,

Thanks for your advise. Actually I am planning to use na lang Mobil 1 Delvac sysnthetic oil and not to use the additive anymore.

I heard a lot about biodiesel dito sa forums natin. Where can I get it? I work in Makati and live in Bulacan. Post me naman contact numbers where I can get biodiesel.

Again, thanks!

**bongliza** · June 16th, 2005 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by wax

Vinj,

Thanks for your advise. Actually I am planning to use na lang Mobil 1 Delvac sysnthetic oil and not to use the additive anymore.

I heard a lot about biodiesel dito sa forums natin. Where can I get it? I work in Makati and live in Bulacan. Post me naman contact numbers where I can get biodiesel.

Again, thanks!

hi wax, you've got pm

**Ungas** · June 16th, 2005 04:16 PM

Oil additives for mineral based oils on engines that work hard and runs continous 8 hours a day. With synth based oils, waste of money since they were formulated with additives to keep your engine in tip-top condition.

**wax** · June 17th, 2005 02:38 PM

Ungas,

Thanks for your advise. I decided to used synthetic oil for my MB100. I had it serviced this morning and I am quite happy with Mobil 1 Delvac. My engine runs smoother than before. Prior to that, I also used Caltex Power Flush. Quite expensive though but I don't mind spending a bit more if it will benefit my ride.

Great advises guys! Thanks!

**vinj** · June 17th, 2005 05:04 PM

Just to add, it's still adviseable to change oil every 5,000km given our hot,humid, and dusty conditions. If you plan to extend the oil drain interval of your engine (i.e. to 10,000km), try to change your oil filter at the 5,000km mark at the least. ;)

**wax** · June 17th, 2005 05:24 PM

Vinj,

I'm planning to extend my drain interval to at least 7K to 8K lang then use fully synth oil ulit. Siguro at 4K palitan ko na filters ko.

Thanks!