Fuel Additive Treat Rate
The treat rate is the recommended concentration of fuel additive per gallon of diesel. It's usually expressed as ounces per gallon (e.g., 1:400 means 1 ounce treats 400 gallons). The treat rate determ...
Grant Taylor
Fleet Solutions Director, Fuel Ox
What Is Fuel Additive Treat Rate?
The treat rate is the recommended concentration of fuel additive per gallon of diesel. It's usually expressed as ounces per gallon (e.g., 1:400 means 1 ounce treats 400 gallons). The treat rate determines your actual cost per gallon treated — a cheaper bottle with a worse treat rate can cost more per gallon than a premium additive with a concentrated formula. Always compare additives by cost per gallon treated, not bottle price.
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