Re: [MV] ATF added to fuel

From: jatonka (jatonka@telenet.net)
Date: Sun Apr 10 2005 - 18:26:37 PDT


The ATF cleans the injector tips under pressure and burns carbon residue out
of combustion chambers on diesel engines. I've done it since taught about it
25 years ago by a mechanic at International Harvestor corp. JT
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From: "Everette" <194cbteng@bellsouth.net>
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Subject: [MV] ATF added to fuel

> speaking on ATF added to fuel - I have a friend who has several vehicles
> with diesel engines from 1/2 ton pickup to 80 ton tow truck with cummins
> engine, I have observed ever time he changes oil he fills new fuel filter
> with ATF before he installs it - when asked why his reply is -- fellow who
> taught me to work on diesels did this and never had any fuel problems so I
> do the same - does not cost much and makes me feel better
>
> Anyone else familiar with this?????
>
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