Engine: D5: - Millers Diesel Power

terrorcrane · Jul 7th, 2010, 20:20

I've got an s60 D5 on an 03 and running fine. With the Mondeo I had prior to this I found the diesel magic additive made a world of difference, quieter, more power, less smoke and better MPG. I'm just wondering if it will help with the Volvo as well.

What are the experiences of you guys? Worth doing or waste of money?

4 forty · Jul 7th, 2010, 20:42

i have used millers for quite a while now,it works out much cheaper than useing bp ultimate, and has similar qualities

Beavis · Jul 7th, 2010, 22:18

i have just added it to my d5 for the first time. will report back when i have used it in a few tank loads.

NewVolvo · Jul 7th, 2010, 22:33

I just added a bottle of Rednex (?) to my D5 and it made the engine a lot quiter. Not sure it improved economy.

terrorcrane · Jul 8th, 2010, 08:28

Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'm going to give it a bash as well, can't see it doing any harm

valv1866 · Jul 8th, 2010, 16:29

These additives have a Cetane improver, which boosts the quality of the fuel in the tank while the detergents get to work cleaning and lubricating the fuel system.

These products are good to use in the long run and will help to keep the fuel system in optimum condition, they shouldn't be overtreated though and the instructions should be followed.

HTH

chopper_harris · Jul 11th, 2010, 23:52

I've used Stanadyne Performance Formula for the past 5 years in my 163 D5.
She sounds better at 95,000 miles than at 15,000.

There is no smoke/soot output, even at kickdown/redline.
Try flooring your loud pedal at night, using headlamps of the car behind you and see what comes out of the tailpipe !

Average consumption is 48-53 mpg actual, on Tesco supermarket diesel.

billynomates · Jul 12th, 2010, 10:48

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Originally Posted by chopper_harris

Average consumption is 48-53 mpg actual, on Tesco supermarket diesel.

FMS thats a lot, mine is the standard auto and I struggle to get 40 MPG

60041 · Jul 12th, 2010, 19:51

[QUOTE=chopper_harris;703492]I've used Stanadyne Performance Formula for the past 5 years in my 163 D5.
QUOTE]

I have read about Stanadyne before but have not seen it for sale apart from once in a marine shop where they wanted silly money for it!
I did wonder if it is worth buying it direct from The States.

Where do you get yours?

billynomates · Jul 13th, 2010, 17:51

Following this thread Ive just treated my tank with a double dose of Diesel Magic. Ive also bought a pot of Millers to treat the tank with once the system is clean.

Jul 7th, 2010, 20:20	#1
terrorcrane Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2018 22:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Horncastle	Millers Diesel Power I've got an s60 D5 on an 03 and running fine. With the Mondeo I had prior to this I found the diesel magic additive made a world of difference, quieter, more power, less smoke and better MPG. I'm just wondering if it will help with the Volvo as well. What are the experiences of you guys? Worth doing or waste of money?

Jul 7th, 2010, 20:42	#2
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	millers i have used millers for quite a while now,it works out much cheaper than useing bp ultimate, and has similar qualities

Jul 7th, 2010, 22:33	#4
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 16:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	I just added a bottle of Rednex (?) to my D5 and it made the engine a lot quiter. Not sure it improved economy. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Jul 8th, 2010, 16:29	#6
valv1866 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2010 16:50 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parkgate	These additives have a Cetane improver, which boosts the quality of the fuel in the tank while the detergents get to work cleaning and lubricating the fuel system. These products are good to use in the long run and will help to keep the fuel system in optimum condition, they shouldn't be overtreated though and the instructions should be followed. HTH __________________ _____________________________________________ 03/53 S60 D5 SE Winter Pack, K&N Panel Filter, Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth

Jul 11th, 2010, 23:52	#7
chopper_harris Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2022 18:09 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Standish	I've used Stanadyne Performance Formula for the past 5 years in my 163 D5. She sounds better at 95,000 miles than at 15,000. There is no smoke/soot output, even at kickdown/redline. Try flooring your loud pedal at night, using headlamps of the car behind you and see what comes out of the tailpipe ! Average consumption is 48-53 mpg actual, on Tesco supermarket diesel. __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic (2004, 163bhp) Winter Pack, R/Spoiler, Towbar, T5 Brake U/G Last edited by chopper_harris; Jul 11th, 2010 at 23:54.

Jul 7th, 2010, 22:18	#3
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	i have just added it to my d5 for the first time. will report back when i have used it in a few tank loads.

Jul 8th, 2010, 08:28	#5
terrorcrane Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2018 22:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Horncastle	Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'm going to give it a bash as well, can't see it doing any harm

Jul 12th, 2010, 19:51	#9
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	[QUOTE=chopper_harris;703492]I've used Stanadyne Performance Formula for the past 5 years in my 163 D5. QUOTE] I have read about Stanadyne before but have not seen it for sale apart from once in a marine shop where they wanted silly money for it! I did wonder if it is worth buying it direct from The States. Where do you get yours? __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Jul 13th, 2010, 17:51	#10
billynomates Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2011 22:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colchester	Following this thread Ive just treated my tank with a double dose of Diesel Magic. Ive also bought a pot of Millers to treat the tank with once the system is clean. __________________ Previously 850 T5 (saved my life). V40 1.8. V70 T5 CD P1 Currently 2003 V70 D5 SE with a diesel chip. Lowered on Eibach sports springs with Poly bushed front wishbones.

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