Great idea, didn’t think we had dirty fuel in our Hilux but I remember filling up as a tanker was doing the same, off to super cheap auto for me tomorrow. Great segment Graham keep up with these great tips.
This is a great episode, I love how you guys dont just let us watch epic 4wd adventures but you teach us epic knowledge about 4wds and how to keep them in low range.
I have a 2013 Triton and have been using Fuel Doctor since about 30,000 kms. I now have 165,000 kms on the clock and have been to Cape York, Birdsville, Broken Hill and the Victoria High Country and most places in between and have never had any fuel issues. Fuel Doctor is magic.
Thank you, most people only want to bag us as Snake oil , it's your story that tells the truth about the benefits of preventative maintenance with top quality Aussie chemistry.
I love this stuff. When i bought my old Gq patrol, non turbo, 4.2d, it blew a bit of smoke when putting foot down. I dosed the tank with fuel doctor 2 times in a row, and now no smoke and engine purrs. I now have a litre bottle under the seat and use it in every tank. I also put it in mower, car and Harley. Worth every cent
@@Offroad_Airscapes yeah what a tool. How are ya mate. No smoke means clean injectors and fuel system. It even has more power. I put some in my mates Harley that sits along time. Old fuel was making it run bad. It fixed it quick.
Billy Doherty yeah im keeping well, im overdue for another cape york trip though ha ha hope all is good your end? Ima go get me some fuel doctor sounds the goods for sure.
Was very skeptical of this product until this week. I had been trying to resolve a ticking noise, rough idle and changed exhaust smell for a few months. Ford (Ranger 3.2) told me it was an operation characteristic - strange since the characteristic only reared its head this winter. Anyway, 100ml of Fuel Doctor and 500km of driving and the improvement is remarkable. Colour me impressed.
I was out at sea with bad fuel and was in trouble a storm was coming I added the fuel doctor and polished my fuel for 2 hours and it was perfect saved me and my crew and the vessel .This product is a life saver
I worked at the Port of ( redacted ) On the Tanker berths and often spoke to the blokes on the ship manifolds transferring fuel and the teams on shore working for the "terminals". They did tell me some issues with our fuels but, I HAD NO IDEA!!!!!! thank you very much for this vid guys! So informative. Brilliant. This should be made common knowledge to all.
Been driving my car for 70000ks now been to some damn pretty remote places and I have never worried about dirty fuel. Always added fuel doctor and never had a drama.
@@JAStrong20 1 ml per ltr for preventative maintenance, however if she starts running rough or using more fuel, that is indicative of you receiving a bad load of fuel, treat at 1 ltr per 100 litres of tank capacity or less until the symptoms pass
Filled up one of my tanks in the Troopie from a servo as the tanker was leaving. A few weeks ago now. I knew I shouldn't have and have still to use that tank of fuel. I've been refilling the other tank cos I felt uneasy about switching over. Then you post this video. Holy shit ......... I can now fix the suspect tank of fuel. This video may have saved my sweet V8 from being destroyed. Thanks so much.
Brand new replacement engine on MN Triton, still ran like crap. Noticed fuel filter was fully clogged and replaced, ran a bit better. Dumped a whole container of this in the tank.. WOW! Its progressively starting to feel better and more responsive.. engine seems quieter and injector rattle has definitely reduced. Bought another container and did them same on mrs XM Sorento.. same thing! Great stuff!
A truck driver put me into this years ago. Told me that 300 000 km ago they wanted to change his injectors but he put the doctor in and he hasn’t had a drama. Engine done over a million km now. Iv been using it for 2 years now not looking back. Very good product
This stuff is awesome- did a lap of Oz through all sorts of Servo s, not a single problem with the fuel system, and had a 2 stroke outboard sitting in storage for 3 yrs, with Fuel Dr in it, it started 2nd pull.
This is INVALUABLE information most of us didn't know. I will definitely keep my eye out for tankers when I fill up at the next servo I go to and I'm going to make sure I buy a bottle of Fuel doctor tomorrow. Thank you for this great video!
I can't believe how well this product works. I had the ECU killing my engine due to failures after filling up with bad fuel. I full bottle of that in my 180L tank and the ECU errors cleared and my engine is back running like it was. $50 for 1L is a lot of money, but this stuff does exactly what it says on the tin. And there's not often there's a product out there that lives up to what it claims. I'm going to be using this stuff in all my fuel powered engines from this point forward.
My mate bought me some of this a week ago, hasn't shut up about it since..... I admit I felt hesitant about pouring magical additives in my beloved hj60, however I see the short man's reactions and It seems fairly honest. Give her a go. Cheers from a kiwi.
From what I've found this stuff does really help but works so much more effectively if you drain the residue out of your tank 1st then use the treatment when you fill back up to kill & dilute any remaining nasties. Ours was pretty foul but we had treated 4 tankloads & still having issues before biting the bullet & draining the tank then treating it & haven't had a prob since
I have been using Fuel Doctor for years , my last common rail went 320,000klm with no injector or fuel rail issues . The only reason I moved it on was the head gasket was going on it. Fuel Doctor is used in diesel and petrol vehicles at home as well as the boat.
Bumped into Steve when he was in Darwin a few years ago, had a very good convo with him about Fuel Doctor (and other car related topics too), awesome bloke, just wasn’t fully convinced on the product as I didn’t completely understand how it worked at the time, but after doing some research, I did end up giving it a try in the old d22 nav which had injector issues and it definitely made a difference, no more sluggishness, no more codes, no more limp mode, still didn’t run 100% but definitely ran better then before, wasn’t brave enough to run it through a 98RON petrol car but will be looking a newer diesel 4x4 in the future and this will be one of the many future proofing enhancements that will be implemented, good work Steve hope I bump into you again on your travels 👍
Hi Guys - just did a shock with a litre of fuel doctor after a mate recommended it in a quarter tank of fuel treatment on my diesel 4wd that was smoking on idle horribly for a week. After 100km on highway revving it hard off/on it stopped spewing smoke at idle. Going to do another shock treatment in a full tank next. Mechanic was going to send it off for diagnostics and was advising me to think about getting rid of it. Can’t believe the result so far.
A person we knew asked if we had some fuel for sale as we used a hell of a lot on our farm for heating, after saying no he emptied two tanks of about 500 litres of old diesel for his Fraser fishing trip. Next thing we knew his Landcruiser was "stolen", the boat needed a new motor and fishing trip was cancelled. All I can say is "thanks John" for cleaning that 30 cm of slim from the bottom of our 1000 gal tanks! We try to tell people, but unfortunately there are some 4wders that can't help themselves when they come upon farms in remote areas??
When the states went to mandatory 10% ethanol for gas engines back around 2008, we (marine mechanics shop) went from having about 10% of our customers show up in the spring with no-start complaints (for engines we didn't winterize) to over 50% - the first year. This trend continued until the industry responded with excellent detergent\surficant and enzyme treatments to combat the hydroscopic nature of ethanol in the gas. NO TANK is safe from bad gas/ diesel, so spend a few bucks and use a product you trust to treat your gas. I haven't used this specific product, but the basic science aligns with what I know is sound. Don't let the infotainment vibe of this video put you off - everyone who goes out in the bush (or wilderness as we say in the states) needs to be thinking about how they care for their fuel systems!
Been using fuel doctor for over 10 years. Brilliant product. Bought some old cars and shock treated them with fuel doctor and the difference has been well worth it.
true story a year or 2 ago in Sydney on the m4 a tanker pumped water into the servo on the motorway every car that filled up broke down on the highway it was a big thing and caused mayhem in the morning peak hour this video really does show we all don’t know what we are putting in our tanks
I live in Canada (the Great White North), and everything in this video (except for getting the product itself) applies here too. I used to work at an auto parts store, and sold a similar product (Howes), that the diesel owners in my area swore by. The biggest users were the Loomis driver that brought our stock, and the Logging truck drivers. The Loomis driver in fact found that his early common rail 24v cummins quieted down, produced less smoke, and got better economy after he started treating his fuel - the fuel economy was especially noticeable with the miles he put on daily. I believe his maintenance costs also went down as he didn't need to change his fuel filter and water separator as often. The best piece of advice though, if you can, is get to know your filling station attendants, and then ask them when they were last filled - if it was that day, just come back later. The number one money maker at the parts store I worked at? Chevy Fuel pumps. The fuels there would eat them constantly. One mill that we supplied to started using a good fuel system treatment in their trucks, and dropped their maintenance on their trucks dramatically (from a fuel pump per week, to one every two to three months.) Note: The fuel was bad there because it was partially transported by a pipeline that also moved heavy crude oil. You can never get 100% of the contaminants out when shifting between products.
The two major contributing factors to engine damage and premature failure are contaminated fuel that contaminates the engine oil that then no longer protects the engines internals. Tribologists agree that increased detergency in fuels increases engine oil cleanliness and life, thus extending oil drain intervals.
I worked for a LARGE provider at many sites and most sites are meant to do a water test every month and record it under EPA laws, but wont disagree that dirty fuel isn't out there and much sites don't check there fuels, I even have had bad fuel from a provider in my own car. I have heard of this product from another 4x4 driver and think I will try it just from listening to this clip thanks.
Most of the water finding pastes get chemically tricked by the excreta based emulsions sitting in the bottom of the tank, when i go to sites with high complaints the manager always tells me that there is no water in the tank because the paste never changed colour, when i pull a sample 50% water and 50% fuel they almost fall over at the disgusting mess confronting them. Modern tanks have in tank water monitoring probes, when tanks fall out of plumb due to natural ground movement, the tank bottom water (condensation-ground water) runs to the lowest end of the tank, invariably the opposite end to the probe, its infuriating that every one wants to fix problems with technology, when if you got the engineering right at the construction stage 90% plus of the fuel related problems would be a thing of the past. 🤔🤔🤔
Thank god somone else noticed it, you're math is off though. Their website quotes 1 litre can treat up to 4000litres of diesel. Meaning you were generous even at that, the actual dose is 0.5ml treats up to 2 lites. There are even more problems I spotted, read my comment I posted about an hour ago. Its ridiculous how false this whole thing is. Also did you notice he used two different "dirty diesels" the second batch he put into his car was FAR cleaner than the first bottle he took diesel from for the smaller scale test.
Fuel Doctor does recommend "shock treatment" for very dirty fuel. 250ml for 'up to' about 70L if I remember correctly. Key words being 'up to'. You could still shock treat half of that amount if I understand the product correctly. Been using it for years, never had a fuel issue. Mazda BT50 2007 & Toyota Hilux 2014.
I've worked in the fuel industry for a few years and this bloke is spot on. However, I will say damaged cells do cause more contamination issues, even the linings, if they have one within these cells, DO have a shelf life too.
This isn't your old "magic elixir". I've used it in 3 vehicles ( 2 motorcycles needing carbies pulled out and cleaned) this absolutely fixed them without having to dismantle anything. I recommend it to everyone I know.
bough second hand car and after one little treatment , the car ran a lot better and then better again the on the next tank. these day i recommend for and one with an older car and when i live in alice springs i would put in 100ml every tank.
I've been using this product since the 80's it was called something else though,I attached a squirt bottle top so i could spray a small amount in tank at fillup for convenience. Steve may remember the name I brought at Lardner Field Day.
Thanks for the informative video! I've been worried about bad fuel here in the UK for a while & am glad to see expresslube stock your products over here. Just ordered 500ml so fingers crossed!
I have used this for a few years now . It is the only fuel additive that I now use .Before I used it I tested it in bottles of petrol ,added water about 10% added metho Supposed to remove water ,used 2 other types of over the counter fuel cleaner and water remover ,yes one brand starts with a W ..Shook them up and water went down to the bottom.Used Fuel Doctor and it suspended the water ,clear to the eye.The next morning still no water on the bottom .It's the best fuel additive on the market .Do your tank or stored fuel a favor and use it .I only spread the word ,now many of my friends and family use it.Cheers.from Tassie.
I got dirty diesel from a station at Bernara Rd Sydney once, I couldn't even do 80 km/h on the flat straight between the 2 exits at Goulburn, I was spewing. Once I filled up again at Gunning, the engine was back to normal power.
For cars in cities and towns I don't believe it's much use. For boats and motorbikes, you'll probably be leaving it unused for a while and you'll probably get small amounts of water in the tank at some point, so adding detergent helps to mix that water into the fuel so it can burn and not cause misfires.
@@ReubenHorner cladosporium resinae never grew in petrol as the lead used to kill it, leaded fuel was discontinued in Australia in 1995 the bug/bacteria has been growing in all petrols ever since .
@@IOUaUsername detergents don't facilitate water to mix with fuel surfactants do that, you sir are the classic opinionator whose opinion is not factually based and misleads those that choose to listen to your unfounded opinion.
As a fuel tech i can tell all of this is very true. Also that explains why European diesel cars blow up engines so often in Australia, yet they do 400k kms in europe with no issues. That is the answer.
Hang on, isn't all Diesel dirty? Ever copped a lung full of diesel exhaust and you'll agree. A great video with good information though folks. Keep on having fun and sharing with your audience. 😀
That big bottle seemed a hell of a lot dirtier when they cleaned the glass full. The second part when the big bottle got cleaned it was all of a sudden 10 shades greener.
I saw that too. The fuel in the big bottle was brown when they took a sample to be cleaned. You'll notice that the bottle was somewhat cleaner already before the additive was added. Then when the additive was added, the colour didn't change a bit. Took some screen shots of different frames to compare... Not convinced... Clever marketing though.
I had 2 injector pumps fucked by dirty fuel in 9 months, both times I tried to fight the servos to no avail both times my insurance covered it but the second time took 4 months plus a trip to the ombudsman. Both servos were big name ones too.
@@fueldoctors4490 if you got water in your filter a lot straight after you re-primed you would drain the water from the tank and not have to drain the whole tank just the water at the bottom of the tank as water is heavey than diesel. there is no substitute for regular servicing and maintenance when it comes to types of diesel engines and water is a killer. condensation of diesel fuel is common in all fuel tanks as it's from the return of un-used or fuel used for cooling fuel injectors re-cycled back into the fuel tank thats heated and drained into a cold fuel tank, thus warm fuel sweats causing said condensation, sometimes the water is caused from the transfer of warm fuel in summer and air mixed with fuel into empty tanks . if one was to fill the fuel tank at the end of each day (keeping it topped up) would reduce condisation also reducing water build up in the fuel system not all fuel stations have bad fuel as if it did after you filled up your fuel tank check fuel light would come on and your engine would cut out. the key here with diesel is check and empty fuel filters of water in-between service intervals make a point to drain water and debris from the fuel tank drain bung into a clean container, Iám an HD Diesel Mechanic of 20 something years worked in the transport and mining industries from LV, Prime movers, .earthmoving and underground drilling equipment,
So the water etc is broken down, but it's still in there i take it? Just in smaller particles? Will factory filter be ok or do we still need to run a secondary filter now it's broken down?
Good video my question with the test would be the amount he put in the small beaker or bottle seems like a lot based on that concentration ratio it looks like I need to put 10 bottles in one tank how does that work....? Really to treat that small bottle I would’ve thought you were just put in a few drops
What an excellent product. Only problem is that it is twice the price in UK when compared to Australia. 1340 AUD for 25 litres and 72.5 AUR for 1 litre 😨
any way to get fuel doctor sold in the u.s.a ? im in the oil heat field i see lots of oil tanks go bad due too rusted out tanks as well as sludge in them the products we have here are garbage
It's a problem all around the world that only affects a minority, 90% of fuel consumers never have a problem, the 10% that do can and does have catastrophic outcomes for plant equipment and bank accounts.
After watching that episode I am considering dropping both my tanks in my 11 year old 120 Prado and starting with a clean system and a new fuel treatment regime. Car is sluggish and using more fuel than it should though been checked out by 3 diesel mechanics for reasons for it and couldn't diagnose any issues for it. Inlet manifold was choka's and cleaned out, Injectors are good though the pump was replaced. should a second fuel filter help with the contamination if your remote? Awesome information about fuel that is not widely known. Thanks for that! That's why I subscribed!
I did an experiment for myself. Added water to diesel and the same with petrol. They both turned cloudymilky... Then starts to separate again over time. Try it yourself. What it does do is mix very quickly when agitated and I'm guessing to pass through the system without harm...
I hope I'm not being suckered here, but I'll be heading to my local Supercheap Auto on Saturday to get myself a bottle. I also have a car in a long term storage. It might be good to put in some of this in the tank to save the fuel from going stale.
Catch cans catch oil vapour from your crankcase before it goes into your intake and clogs up your intercooler/manifold. This is a detergent that helps water dissolve into fuel (rather than sitting separate where it can cause damage). Totally different systems.
So did he say first 8 minutes after a tanker then says 8 hours after a tanker it takes to settle back to the bottom of the tank before can safely fill up?
I live in Darwin where there is high ambient temp. What is the effect of high temp on a tank that has been recently topped up. Asking because I filled up at 1:30pm and was told by servo that the tanker came in around 8:30am. They've claimed the paste test didn't identify any water but my argument is that the fuel in the tank could have still been agitated. What do you think?
@4wd action can you ask him whats the difference between e.g. ultimate diesel and normal truck diesel at places like otr caltex and mobile and all that because its always about 2 to 3 cents more then normal diesel
He is gone. If you can type this reply you can get into your favourite search engine and type the question in there. Ultimately it has more detergents and additives but spend 10 minutes and research it.
Oh I miss the days when people asked other people/professionals what they think, instead we go to a search engine that is filled with billions of people talking like they’re professionals and confidently assuming everything
@@thatsgangsta2450 you sound redundant. The internet has wonderful knowledge and is quickly accessed. Asking a "professional" in person gets you one opinion that may not be the best opinion anyway. Where is this professional located? Super cheap or auto barn. The search engine is king.
Why would you want to devolve the water into the fuel? Surely, you’d want it to be separated. Fuel filters have a water separator. Simple drain it out the bottom of the filter and off you go.
What fuel doctor I have petrol 80 series landcruiser I got two tanks 90 litre (main tank) 50 litre (sub tank which pump into main tank) Now do I put fuel doctor in both tanks?
One litre in each tank prior to refilling both tanks to maximum capacity, repeat same for each 100.000 kilometers the Cruiser has travelled, then revert to 1:ml per litre.
great story . if bad fuel can get though the filter on the pump then it can get though the secondary filter we fit to our cars am I right or wrong . I have been guilty of fueling up when truck is fueling up station never again
the agitation of the fuel by the dispensing pump and the cyclic nature of the common rail fuel systems keeps the water and microbial material suspended in an emulsion that just passes straight through the primary and secondary filters.
The sample was dosed with a full "dose chamber" The ratio of Fuel Doctor to diesel is extremely high. to obtain similar results I would have to put something like 20 litres into my 80 litre tank. Do you think this is a fair test?
He states in the Video: 1 Litre Per Tank (under 100L) per 100,000Kms Large Bottle, then 1ml per Litre of fuel from the small bottle. However, instructions state 250ml first tanke (up to 100L tank) then 25ml per tank refill after. So which is correct? could you please clarify, it would be much appreciated! :)
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So, will it clean the tank and fuel system? Sounds to good to be true... oh.. and where to buy in Holland?
SOLD! Can you buy this in the UK???????
Great idea, didn’t think we had dirty fuel in our Hilux but I remember filling up as a tanker was doing the same, off to super cheap auto for me tomorrow. Great segment Graham keep up with these great tips.
Only diesel what about unleaded?
What brand petrol station has the cleanest fuel?
Someone give graham a box to stand on
He's like the Tom Cruise of 4 wheel driving, maybe a bit taller than tiny Tom though. :)
I got a milk crate, will that do? 😅
This is a great episode, I love how you guys dont just let us watch epic 4wd adventures but you teach us epic knowledge about 4wds and how to keep them in low range.
It's an ad you moron
I have a 2013 Triton and have been using Fuel Doctor since about 30,000 kms. I now have 165,000 kms on the clock and have been to Cape York, Birdsville, Broken Hill and the Victoria High Country and most places in between and have never had any fuel issues. Fuel Doctor is magic.
Thank you, most people only want to bag us as Snake oil , it's your story that tells the truth about the benefits of preventative maintenance with top quality Aussie chemistry.
I love this stuff. When i bought my old Gq patrol, non turbo, 4.2d, it blew a bit of smoke when putting foot down. I dosed the tank with fuel doctor 2 times in a row, and now no smoke and engine purrs. I now have a litre bottle under the seat and use it in every tank. I also put it in mower, car and Harley. Worth every cent
Billy Doherty Just because it doesn’t blow smoke doesn’t mean it’s clean
Thought i would add another pointless comment to go along with Joes ha ha
Oh and hi Uncle Bungarra
@@Offroad_Airscapes yeah what a tool. How are ya mate. No smoke means clean injectors and fuel system. It even has more power. I put some in my mates Harley that sits along time. Old fuel was making it run bad. It fixed it quick.
Billy Doherty yeah im keeping well, im overdue for another cape york trip though ha ha hope all is good your end?
Ima go get me some fuel doctor sounds the goods for sure.
@@Offroad_Airscapes me too. Its about $40 a litre but after first dose you dont need much. good for fifo too. as the fuel sits for a while.
Was very skeptical of this product until this week.
I had been trying to resolve a ticking noise, rough idle and changed exhaust smell for a few months. Ford (Ranger 3.2) told me it was an operation characteristic - strange since the characteristic only reared its head this winter.
Anyway, 100ml of Fuel Doctor and 500km of driving and the improvement is remarkable. Colour me impressed.
those that pay attention always notice a difference
I was out at sea with bad fuel and was in trouble a storm was coming I added the fuel doctor and polished my fuel for 2 hours and it was perfect saved me and my crew and the vessel .This product is a life saver
I worked at the Port of ( redacted ) On the Tanker berths and often spoke to the blokes on the ship manifolds transferring fuel and the teams on shore working for the "terminals". They did tell me some issues with our fuels but, I HAD NO IDEA!!!!!! thank you very much for this vid guys! So informative. Brilliant. This should be made common knowledge to all.
Been driving my car for 70000ks now been to some damn pretty remote places and I have never worried about dirty fuel. Always added fuel doctor and never had a drama.
Do you just add some in (the 1ml per L) every time you fill or a shock dose on occasion?
@@JAStrong20 nearly every tank mate, but I just follow the directions on the back. Seems to be working so far
@@JAStrong20 1 ml per ltr for preventative maintenance, however if she starts running rough or using more fuel, that is indicative of you receiving a bad load of fuel, treat at 1 ltr per 100 litres of tank capacity or less until the symptoms pass
Filled up one of my tanks in the Troopie from a servo as the tanker was leaving. A few weeks ago now. I knew I shouldn't have and have still to use that tank of fuel. I've been refilling the other tank cos I felt uneasy about switching over. Then you post this video. Holy shit ......... I can now fix the suspect tank of fuel. This video may have saved my sweet V8 from being destroyed. Thanks so much.
All good mate! Let us know how it goes 👍
Brand new replacement engine on MN Triton, still ran like crap. Noticed fuel filter was fully clogged and replaced, ran a bit better. Dumped a whole container of this in the tank.. WOW! Its progressively starting to feel better and more responsive.. engine seems quieter and injector rattle has definitely reduced.
Bought another container and did them same on mrs XM Sorento.. same thing! Great stuff!
A truck driver put me into this years ago. Told me that 300 000 km ago they wanted to change his injectors but he put the doctor in and he hasn’t had a drama. Engine done over a million km now. Iv been using it for 2 years now not looking back. Very good product
Thank you for the update Chris and safe motoring
This stuff is awesome- did a lap of Oz through all sorts of Servo s, not a single problem with the fuel system, and had a 2 stroke outboard sitting in storage for 3 yrs, with Fuel Dr in it, it started 2nd pull.
This is INVALUABLE information most of us didn't know. I will definitely keep my eye out for tankers when I fill up at the next servo I go to and I'm going to make sure I buy a bottle of Fuel doctor tomorrow. Thank you for this great video!
I can't believe how well this product works. I had the ECU killing my engine due to failures after filling up with bad fuel. I full bottle of that in my 180L tank and the ECU errors cleared and my engine is back running like it was. $50 for 1L is a lot of money, but this stuff does exactly what it says on the tin. And there's not often there's a product out there that lives up to what it claims. I'm going to be using this stuff in all my fuel powered engines from this point forward.
My mate bought me some of this a week ago, hasn't shut up about it since..... I admit I felt hesitant about pouring magical additives in my beloved hj60, however I see the short man's reactions and It seems fairly honest. Give her a go. Cheers from a kiwi.
I tried it, excellent stuff! 100% made a big difference in my cruiser. Highly recommend it.
Listen to the short man 😂
I've been using this in my 2016 Hilux since new. Works a treat.
ISpoke to this man 2 or 3 years ago, I would like to shake this mans hand. It WORKS
Cheers boys. Potentially saved a lot of vehicles
From what I've found this stuff does really help but works so much more effectively if you drain the residue out of your tank 1st then use the treatment when you fill back up to kill & dilute any remaining nasties. Ours was pretty foul but we had treated 4 tankloads & still having issues before biting the bullet & draining the tank then treating it & haven't had a prob since
I've been using this since the 90s. My bro told me it was the best! It is!! Top stuff
I have been using Fuel Doctor for years , my last common rail went 320,000klm with no injector or fuel rail issues . The only reason I moved it on was the head gasket was going on it. Fuel Doctor is used in diesel and petrol vehicles at home as well as the boat.
Bumped into Steve when he was in Darwin a few years ago, had a very good convo with him about Fuel Doctor (and other car related topics too), awesome bloke, just wasn’t fully convinced on the product as I didn’t completely understand how it worked at the time, but after doing some research, I did end up giving it a try in the old d22 nav which had injector issues and it definitely made a difference, no more sluggishness, no more codes, no more limp mode, still didn’t run 100% but definitely ran better then before, wasn’t brave enough to run it through a 98RON petrol car but will be looking a newer diesel 4x4 in the future and this will be one of the many future proofing enhancements that will be implemented, good work Steve hope I bump into you again on your travels 👍
good on ya James
8:30
Swirled dirty fuel but not shaken.
New jar with additive, shaken.
That's a subtle difference.
I'll try this on my petrol engine though.
Hi Guys - just did a shock with a litre of fuel doctor after a mate recommended it in a quarter tank of fuel treatment on my diesel 4wd that was smoking on idle horribly for a week. After 100km on highway revving it hard off/on it stopped spewing smoke at idle. Going to do another shock treatment in a full tank next. Mechanic was going to send it off for diagnostics and was advising me to think about getting rid of it. Can’t believe the result so far.
A person we knew asked if we had some fuel for sale as we used a hell of a lot on our farm for heating, after saying no he emptied two tanks of about 500 litres of old diesel for his Fraser fishing trip. Next thing we knew his Landcruiser was "stolen", the boat needed a new motor and fishing trip was cancelled. All I can say is "thanks John" for cleaning that 30 cm of slim from the bottom of our 1000 gal tanks! We try to tell people, but unfortunately there are some 4wders that can't help themselves when they come upon farms in remote areas??
When the states went to mandatory 10% ethanol for gas engines back around 2008, we (marine mechanics shop) went from having about 10% of our customers show up in the spring with no-start complaints (for engines we didn't winterize) to over 50% - the first year. This trend continued until the industry responded with excellent detergent\surficant and enzyme treatments to combat the hydroscopic nature of ethanol in the gas. NO TANK is safe from bad gas/ diesel, so spend a few bucks and use a product you trust to treat your gas. I haven't used this specific product, but the basic science aligns with what I know is sound. Don't let the infotainment vibe of this video put you off - everyone who goes out in the bush (or wilderness as we say in the states) needs to be thinking about how they care for their fuel systems!
Ewing thank you for telling it as it is.
Been using fuel doctor for over 10 years. Brilliant product. Bought some old cars and shock treated them with fuel doctor and the difference has been well worth it.
true story a year or 2 ago in Sydney on the m4 a tanker pumped water into the servo on the motorway every car that filled up broke down on the highway it was a big thing and caused mayhem in the morning peak hour this video really does show we all don’t know what we are putting in our tanks
Haha I remember that they only got a few hundred meters up the road lol
I live in Canada (the Great White North), and everything in this video (except for getting the product itself) applies here too. I used to work at an auto parts store, and sold a similar product (Howes), that the diesel owners in my area swore by. The biggest users were the Loomis driver that brought our stock, and the Logging truck drivers. The Loomis driver in fact found that his early common rail 24v cummins quieted down, produced less smoke, and got better economy after he started treating his fuel - the fuel economy was especially noticeable with the miles he put on daily. I believe his maintenance costs also went down as he didn't need to change his fuel filter and water separator as often.
The best piece of advice though, if you can, is get to know your filling station attendants, and then ask them when they were last filled - if it was that day, just come back later.
The number one money maker at the parts store I worked at? Chevy Fuel pumps. The fuels there would eat them constantly. One mill that we supplied to started using a good fuel system treatment in their trucks, and dropped their maintenance on their trucks dramatically (from a fuel pump per week, to one every two to three months.)
Note: The fuel was bad there because it was partially transported by a pipeline that also moved heavy crude oil. You can never get 100% of the contaminants out when shifting between products.
The two major contributing factors to engine damage and premature failure are contaminated fuel that contaminates the engine oil that then no longer protects the engines internals.
Tribologists agree that increased detergency in fuels increases engine oil cleanliness and life, thus extending oil drain intervals.
Fuel Doctor is not unique in the fuel industry, however we are unique in Australia
This is very good advice. I have a Diesel for work but the company owns it thank God.
However he won't be able to assist you on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere with a blocked fuel filter.
Because of this video i have installed a top quality pre filter and i use fuel dr on my new truck.
Gobsmacked! Clean fuel=cleaner oil. Don't fill up when the tanker is dumping its load.
Thanks for doing this video with Steve the Fuel Doctor.
One of the best infomercials I’ve seen
Thank you
I worked for a LARGE provider at many sites and most sites are meant to do a water test every month and record it under EPA laws, but wont disagree that dirty fuel isn't out there and much sites don't check there fuels, I even have had bad fuel from a provider in my own car.
I have heard of this product from another 4x4 driver and think I will try it just from listening to this clip thanks.
Most of the water finding pastes get chemically tricked by the excreta based emulsions sitting in the bottom of the tank, when i go to sites with high complaints the manager always tells me that there is no water in the tank because the paste never changed colour, when i pull a sample 50% water and 50% fuel they almost fall over at the disgusting mess confronting them. Modern tanks have in tank water monitoring probes, when tanks fall out of plumb due to natural ground movement, the tank bottom water (condensation-ground water) runs to the lowest end of the tank, invariably the opposite end to the probe, its infuriating that every one wants to fix problems with technology, when if you got the engineering right at the construction stage 90% plus of the fuel related problems would be a thing of the past. 🤔🤔🤔
what would have happened if you added only 2mL to the 2 Litres as per recommendation? I saw about 80ml go in 2L ?
Thank god somone else noticed it, you're math is off though. Their website quotes 1 litre can treat up to 4000litres of diesel.
Meaning you were generous even at that, the actual dose is 0.5ml treats up to 2 lites.
There are even more problems I spotted, read my comment I posted about an hour ago. Its ridiculous how false this whole thing is.
Also did you notice he used two different "dirty diesels" the second batch he put into his car was FAR cleaner than the first bottle he took diesel from for the smaller scale test.
Fuel Doctor does recommend "shock treatment" for very dirty fuel.
250ml for 'up to' about 70L if I remember correctly.
Key words being 'up to'.
You could still shock treat half of that amount if I understand the product correctly.
Been using it for years, never had a fuel issue.
Mazda BT50 2007 & Toyota Hilux 2014.
I've worked in the fuel industry for a few years and this bloke is spot on. However, I will say damaged cells do cause more contamination issues, even the linings, if they have one within these cells, DO have a shelf life too.
I have alot of trouble with water and bugs in my fuel tank on the boat,I will differently be giving this a go cheers
Please remember to drain or pump any free water and sludge from the tank bottom prior to treating for best results.
make sure you drain excess water and debris first, then give us a call with your findings
my father and grandfather taught me a long long ago not to fill up at filling stations that have just had their tanks filled
Definitely going out and buying some of this all the time I’m fill up now just sold me 🤙🏻
an ounce of prevention is better than a ton of cure
This isn't your old "magic elixir". I've used it in 3 vehicles ( 2 motorcycles needing carbies pulled out and cleaned) this absolutely fixed them without having to dismantle anything.
I recommend it to everyone I know.
bough second hand car and after one little treatment , the car ran a lot better and then better again the on the next tank. these day i recommend for and one with an older car and when i live in alice springs i would put in 100ml every tank.
I've been using this product since the 80's it was called something else though,I attached a squirt bottle top so i could spray a small amount in tank at fillup for convenience. Steve may remember the name I brought at Lardner Field Day.
Have used this in every car I own and so has my old boy for ever
Thanks for the informative video! I've been worried about bad fuel here in the UK for a while & am glad to see expresslube stock your products over here. Just ordered 500ml so fingers crossed!
I have used this for a few years now . It is the only fuel additive that I now use .Before I used it I tested it in bottles of petrol ,added water about 10% added metho Supposed to remove water ,used 2 other types of over the counter fuel cleaner and water remover ,yes one brand starts with a W ..Shook them up and water went down to the bottom.Used Fuel Doctor and it suspended the water ,clear to the eye.The next morning still no water on the bottom .It's the best fuel additive on the market .Do your tank or stored fuel a favor and use it .I only spread the word ,now many of my friends and family use it.Cheers.from Tassie.
thank you for your story
@@fueldoctors4490Thank you.
I got dirty diesel from a station at Bernara Rd Sydney once, I couldn't even do 80 km/h on the flat straight between the 2 exits at Goulburn, I was spewing. Once I filled up again at Gunning, the engine was back to normal power.
Thankyou to the 4wd action crew , great content. Keep it coming. Massive thumbs up
No worries! Happy to help get the right info out there 👍
this stuff really works. after a million kilometres in my DD15 Detroit the DPF is clean as a whistle, would not be with out it
So does that mean I can use in my 2017 injection fourstroke enduro motor bike
Most certainly
This is all about diesel.
As far as I know, petrol doesn't get nearly as bad as bacteria cant grow in the fuel
For cars in cities and towns I don't believe it's much use. For boats and motorbikes, you'll probably be leaving it unused for a while and you'll probably get small amounts of water in the tank at some point, so adding detergent helps to mix that water into the fuel so it can burn and not cause misfires.
@@ReubenHorner cladosporium resinae never grew in petrol as the lead used to kill it, leaded fuel was discontinued in Australia in 1995 the bug/bacteria has been growing in all petrols ever since .
@@IOUaUsername detergents don't facilitate water to mix with fuel surfactants do that, you sir are the classic opinionator whose opinion is not factually based and misleads those that choose to listen to your unfounded opinion.
As a fuel tech i can tell all of this is very true.
Also that explains why European diesel cars blow up engines so often in Australia, yet they do 400k kms in europe with no issues. That is the answer.
Hi all i just put our car into, workshop 3 weeks ago cost , us $425.00 to get it fix i'll be buying from now thanks 4WD Action 👍
Hang on, isn't all Diesel dirty?
Ever copped a lung full of diesel exhaust and you'll agree.
A great video with good information though folks. Keep on having fun and sharing with your audience. 😀
Thank you william for your observation.
That big bottle seemed a hell of a lot dirtier when they cleaned the glass full. The second part when the big bottle got cleaned it was all of a sudden 10 shades greener.
Less liquid for light to pass through. Same reason why deep water looks darker :)
Ye of little faith😎
True...
I saw that too. The fuel in the big bottle was brown when they took a sample to be cleaned. You'll notice that the bottle was somewhat cleaner already before the additive was added. Then when the additive was added, the colour didn't change a bit.
Took some screen shots of different frames to compare... Not convinced... Clever marketing though.
@@Triple-N check the automotive forums to read the real world benefits unbiased people post
I had 2 injector pumps fucked by dirty fuel in 9 months, both times I tried to fight the servos to no avail both times my insurance covered it but the second time took 4 months plus a trip to the ombudsman. Both servos were big name ones too.
Welcome to the real world.
use dose it at 1ml per litre. when they put that in the jar there was enough to dose 80 litres. will it still work doeing it at 1 ml per litre??
Love the stuff use it any tank full , car bike mower and chainsaw whipper snipper you name it I put it in it . 👍👍
I love watching them I want to go to Australia and go 4x4 on those trails not many where I em that I know of
one would hope you people drain the water out of your fuel filters water trap regularly right? between services?
If its emulsified you may have to drain the entire tank, or king hit with Fuel Doctor
@@fueldoctors4490 if you got water in your filter a lot straight after you re-primed you would drain the water from the tank and not have to drain the whole tank just the water at the bottom of the tank as water is heavey than diesel.
there is no substitute for regular servicing and maintenance when it comes to types of diesel engines and water is a killer.
condensation of diesel fuel is common in all fuel tanks as it's from the return of un-used or fuel used for cooling fuel injectors re-cycled back into the fuel tank thats heated and drained into a cold fuel tank, thus warm fuel sweats causing said condensation, sometimes the water is caused from the transfer of warm fuel in summer and air mixed with fuel into empty tanks .
if one was to fill the fuel tank at the end of each day (keeping it topped up) would reduce condisation also reducing water build up in the fuel system not all fuel stations have bad fuel as if it did after you filled up your fuel tank check fuel light would come on and your engine would cut out.
the key here with diesel is check and empty fuel filters of water in-between service intervals make a point to drain water and debris from the fuel tank drain bung into a clean container,
Iám an HD Diesel Mechanic of 20 something years worked in the transport and mining industries from LV, Prime movers, .earthmoving and underground drilling equipment,
one would hope but one does not expect
So the water etc is broken down, but it's still in there i take it? Just in smaller particles? Will factory filter be ok or do we still need to run a secondary filter now it's broken down?
Good video my question with the test would be the amount he put in the small beaker or bottle seems like a lot based on that concentration ratio it looks like I need to put 10 bottles in one tank how does that work....?
Really to treat that small bottle I would’ve thought you were just put in a few drops
Yes exactly my thoughts .
It's a good product. Get plenty of it guys on your garage shelves as diesel ain't going anywhere for at least 30 years
so graham do you use it
Will be def throwing some of this in the Ranger, def got me thinking about getting a 2nd filter installed
a second filter with a sight glass is a must for monitoring what's going on inside your fuel tank
What an excellent product. Only problem is that it is twice the price in UK when compared to Australia. 1340 AUD for 25 litres and 72.5 AUR for 1 litre 😨
cant get around freight, taxes and duty
You have sold me on it!! Gonna treat my car this weekend! Yeww
any way to get fuel doctor sold in the u.s.a ?
im in the oil heat field i see lots of oil tanks go bad due too rusted out tanks as well as sludge in them the products we have here are garbage
Seems like this works fairly well, but does it have any effect on the EGR and intake manifold in regards to soot build up or reduction?
Best question so far
No It won’t do anything like that
more soot build up
Once the Fuel Doctor has cleaned your fuel system, you have less unburnt fuel and less particulates which keeps the EGR and DPF cleaner.
Fuel Doctors unless the injectors are over fueling from the contamination
Hi 4wd action team,
Would really like to see you guys take on the ottways in victoria coast
Bad fuel is a big problem here in the states with 2010 and newer vehicles
It's a problem all around the world that only affects a minority, 90% of fuel consumers never have a problem, the 10% that do can and does have catastrophic outcomes for plant equipment and bank accounts.
Fantastic graham be putting some in my 300000 k 76 tomorrow
Up ya boys, saved a good few vehicles with this one I reckon
Graham thanks for sharing about dirty fuel. 👍
When diesel goes out in the near future, will this still work on used fish and chip oil?
karlos sipeli Diesel isn’t going anywhere for at least another 30 years
Bio-diesel is also impacted by water and fungal growths.
put the juice in the big bottle. Just decanting it into a smaller beaker makes it look cleared up on its own.
After watching that episode I am considering dropping both my tanks in my 11 year old 120 Prado and starting with a clean system and a new fuel treatment regime. Car is sluggish and using more fuel than it should though been checked out by 3 diesel mechanics for reasons for it and couldn't diagnose any issues for it. Inlet manifold was choka's and cleaned out, Injectors are good though the pump was replaced. should a second fuel filter help with the contamination if your remote?
Awesome information about fuel that is not widely known. Thanks for that! That's why I subscribed!
A second filter is always a must, preferably with a clear sight glass, so you can monitor the clarity of the fuel in your tank
What’s the difference between this product and CRD Fuel Enhancer for Common Rail Engines from Cost Effective?
Fuel Doctor is detergent based crd is not
I did an experiment for myself.
Added water to diesel and the same with petrol.
They both turned cloudymilky...
Then starts to separate again over time.
Try it yourself.
What it does do is mix very quickly when agitated and I'm guessing to pass through the system without harm...
****in a small glass jar****
I hope I'm not being suckered here, but I'll be heading to my local Supercheap Auto on Saturday to get myself a bottle. I also have a car in a long term storage. It might be good to put in some of this in the tank to save the fuel from going stale.
he's gonna have a nice new shiny range rover soon thanks to all you suckers.... :-)
3:56 Erm.. sounds like someone needs to check their seals or somin
LOL .. regardless, any 4WD Action is better than none !
What's the differance between this and other high brand condense removers? Have not seen this product in EU
Question. Will this eliminate the need for catch cans?
No
No
Catch cans catch oil vapour from your crankcase before it goes into your intake and clogs up your intercooler/manifold. This is a detergent that helps water dissolve into fuel (rather than sitting separate where it can cause damage). Totally different systems.
So did he say first 8 minutes after a tanker then says 8 hours after a tanker it takes to settle back to the bottom of the tank before can safely fill up?
I live in Darwin where there is high ambient temp. What is the effect of high temp on a tank that has been recently topped up. Asking because I filled up at 1:30pm and was told by servo that the tanker came in around 8:30am. They've claimed the paste test didn't identify any water but my argument is that the fuel in the tank could have still been agitated. What do you think?
@4wd action can you ask him whats the difference between e.g. ultimate diesel and normal truck diesel at places like otr caltex and mobile and all that because its always about 2 to 3 cents more then normal diesel
The additives that are put in the premium diesel.
He is gone. If you can type this reply you can get into your favourite search engine and type the question in there.
Ultimately it has more detergents and additives but spend 10 minutes and research it.
Oh I miss the days when people asked other people/professionals what they think, instead we go to a search engine that is filled with billions of people talking like they’re professionals and confidently assuming everything
@@thatsgangsta2450 love this answer lol
@@thatsgangsta2450 you sound redundant. The internet has wonderful knowledge and is quickly accessed. Asking a "professional" in person gets you one opinion that may not be the best opinion anyway. Where is this professional located? Super cheap or auto barn. The search engine is king.
I've just filled up with diesel can I add over top of tank or does it need to go in before refueling to disperse it for first shock treatment ?
Diesel weighs 840 grams per litre , water 1000 grams and Fuel Doctor 940 grams per litre, so best to put Fuel Doctor in first for optimum results.
Thanks for the reply. And its sace to use in all modern common rail diesels with egr and dpf?
Safe
@@petemackaa6546 Certainly
@@petemackaa6546 very safe
Guys, THANK YOU!
Why would you want to devolve the water into the fuel? Surely, you’d want it to be separated. Fuel filters have a water separator. Simple drain it out the bottom of the filter and off you go.
I’m buying some tomorrow that works amazing
What fuel doctor I have petrol 80 series landcruiser
I got two tanks 90 litre (main tank) 50 litre (sub tank which pump into main tank)
Now do I put fuel doctor in both tanks?
One litre in each tank prior to refilling both tanks to maximum capacity, repeat same for each 100.000 kilometers the Cruiser has travelled, then revert to 1:ml per litre.
Yes
yes
240,000 kms
90L
50Ltank
Will this remove gel that builds up in diesel?
I swear by that stuff and there'll allways be a bottle in my shed that's for sure
Good on ya Carl
great story . if bad fuel can get though the filter on the pump then it can get though the secondary filter we fit to our cars am I right or wrong . I have been guilty of fueling up when truck is fueling up station never again
the agitation of the fuel by the dispensing pump and the cyclic nature of the common rail fuel systems keeps the water and microbial material suspended in an emulsion that just passes straight through the primary and secondary filters.
How many months can diesel stay in tank before it expire ?
Diesel's use by date is determined by the health and cleanliness of the tank it is stored in.
The sample was dosed with a full "dose chamber" The ratio of Fuel Doctor to diesel is extremely high. to obtain similar results I would have to put something like 20 litres into my 80 litre tank. Do you think this is a fair test?
Guessing this is not available in the USA? Better fly out to AU
You will be welcome
He states in the Video:
1 Litre Per Tank (under 100L) per 100,000Kms Large Bottle, then 1ml per Litre of fuel from the small bottle.
However, instructions state 250ml first tanke (up to 100L tank) then 25ml per tank refill after.
So which is correct? could you please clarify, it would be much appreciated! :)
Metalivca he said he wrote what’s on the bottle 20 years ago then proceeded to explain how he reckonmends doing it so go with what he said on video
Why does the big jar look much dirty in the first demo. The second demo where you clean the the big jar is much clearer?
Why???
I'd like to buy that product!
Do you have anyone who is selling it in the United States?
I'm in Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA
Question, how long can diesel fuel in a jerry can? How long is too long? What treatments are available for it?