Good bottle to dispense lubricity improver into?

[79TA7.6]

The box will fit the 8 oz 6 packs.
It will also fit 1 quart bottle on its side.

guesstimate the actual measurements....

http://opti-lube.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/43/image/106/

It does me no good to try to guess the size of the box when I have no clue the size of the bottles. I am trying to determine if it will fit inside of one of the cubby holes in the trunk. I need outside dimensions. Inside would be good so I know whether I would need to buy different bottles or if my current ones would fit.

 

[ISurvivedNMU]

9.5 X 4.25 X 6 Interior dimension I have 2 of the Opti-Boxes and I keep my additive in the cab of my truck without smell.

 

[79TA7.6]

9.5 X 4.25 X 6 Interior dimension I have 2 of the Opti-Boxes and I keep my additive in the cab of my truck without smell.

Thank you kindly. Now to see where I can fit it.

 

[F5air]

just order this to hold 3 bottles and my diesel adapter for travel.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W3WC84/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[higgledy]

It's a Boy!

 

[20IndigoBlue02]

Stabil.

Pick up a bottle (the one with the measureable dispenser)... use it quickly.... and refill with your additive of choice

 

[DriverJon]

FWIW, I have been using Redline's Diesel fuel additive. It comes in a bottle with a long tapered neck, and it's clear with markings on the label. (not sure how accurate they are, can check with an empty)

The diameter of the bottle is such that it fits (loosely) in the narrower far corner of the trunk pocket of my '10 Jetta, a small towel in there is enough to keep it in the corner, right side up. That stuff stinks pretty good, though a wipe with a paper towel at the station, and I've hardly ever noticed it in the car. Never leaked. I have no idea if the Opti-Lube stuff smells/permeates more.

I finally just broke down and ordered some Opti-lube SummerX, so I'll see how well reusing that bottle works. Think I'll need a funnel, it's a pretty tiny neck, but that's what makes it good for pouring. I'll be getting the Opti-lube 8oz bottle too, to compare.

 

[jdrmmr]

works for me

here is what i use
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=4561422#post4561422

 

[Tfuce]

I used some for the first time yesterday and bought a funnel that consists of a long tube attached to a chamber that is marked with the amount of ounces. It has a twist valve so you can fill the chamber to the desired volume, put the tube in the car and then open the valve. Worked pretty well.

 

[993er]

I have tried the Stanadyne bottles and have experienced the slightest amount of seepage.

Same here. They leak after a few refills.

I am trying a rubber gasket in the cap.

 

[79TA7.6]

The older style stanadyne bottles have worked great for me, until I over tightened the cap on one and stripped the plastic threads. Otherwise they seem to work.

 

[raitchison]

I use Lucas top cylinder lubricant bottles. The small ones are 5.25 ounces. About the right size for a dose of diesel clean.

This is exactly what I do. I place the bottle in a quart sized freezer bag with a paper towel in case there are any leaks (which hasn't happened yet)

I have 4 of the Lucas bottles and one slightly larger Gumout bottle, I fill them all at once and store on the shelf with one always in the car, when I use the last one in the car I refill all the bottles.

 

[hotpocketdeath]

I'm rather attached to my REI Nalgene bottles http://www.rei.com/product/402188/nalgene-narrow-mouth-polyethylene-bottle-16-fl-oz

I just put in a dose of DFS and then fill the rest with B100. They seal great without needing additional seals like most other bottle use that usually end up wearing out. And dumping the dose into the tank is very easy and fast. I used 16oz stanadyne bottles and did not like them. I've also tried old Powerservice bottle and Arizone tea bottles, but had problems with lids not sealing good.

And I found these containers are the best for dispensing fuel.
http://www.nospill.com/
I have a 5gal for my B100 and a smaller one for my lawn mower gas.

 

[larrynsr]

This is what I use:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=7080585
It dispenses in 1oz increments (I put 2oz of Stanadyne Lubricity formula) and the neck is long enough to reach the tank without spilling....and it fits perfectly in my JSW side pockets.

 

[srs5694]

FWIW, there are companies that sell empty bottles of all shapes and sizes; a quick Google search will turn them up. I found this selection of twin-neck bottles at one such place. I can't vouch that they'd work well, but I expect that Sta-Bil or others buys in bulk from such a bottle supplier.

 

[993er]

The trouble with all of these bottles including Sta-Bil is that they use paper based seals in their caps that are meant to last the duration of the bottle and even then they don't last...I've had Sta-Bil leak.

A miniature aluminum fuel bottle would be nice. That or double the size of our gas tanks.

 

[TDI Kovács]

This is what I use:

Works well, has metal cap with a rubber seal, never had a problem with leaks. I don't even have to use a funnel to fill it.

 

[Wolf359]

This is what I use:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=7080585
It dispenses in 1oz increments (I put 2oz of Stanadyne Lubricity formula) and the neck is long enough to reach the tank without spilling....and it fits perfectly in my JSW side pockets.

wow that looks perfect. but, what would i do with the sta-bil liquid? just dump it? seems a waste and seems unethical to just dump into a sewer. anywhere they sell just the bottle?

 

[srs5694]

anywhere they sell just the bottle?

See my earlier post. 30 seconds on Google turned up this site selling similar empty bottles. There were other hits, but I didn't bother trying them all. Note that the site I found sells caps separately, so be sure to add them to your cart.

 

[993er]

I came across a bottle of LiquiMoly Valve Clean in my shop and thought it would make a great reusable bottle for our additives.

Its metal, the cap seals well and it comes with a spout. At 150 ml (5 oz) its the perfect size...filling it to the top of the silver portion of the label should be about right (120 ml) for a 55 liter tank. I'll give it a try the next time I empty one of these to see if the plastic cap can handle the Stanadyne long term.

 

[79jasper]

Autozone has those liquimoly diesel purge and lubromoly injector cleaner cans with funnel.

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[Lightflyer1]

Better put it in something. That funnel will drip and stink if left in the open.

 

[jhinsc]

I ordered the fuel nozzle adapter primarily to use as a funnel to add my additive. I figure it might one day come in handy if I come across an old diesel fuel nozzle in my travels - I doubt it in this day and age but you never know!

I keep a package of the Kirkland Flushable wipes, one in my armrest storage and one in the trunk. After using the nozzle, I wipe it clean with one of the wipes then stuff it down at the bottom of the plastic container the nozzle is stored in with the plastic screw cap top. At next use, I throw the old wipe out, and use a new one. So far, no stinky smell and it keep the container clean from any residual drips I didn't get from wiping it down. BTW, the wipes come in handy in cleaning up sills, or interior handles on the doors - I have the Cornsilk interior that tends to show dirt and smudges, and occasionally wipe down the leather steering wheel too - keeps it fresh and clean!

Edit - forgot to add that I use one of the two smaller bottles I received from Optilube to carry my Summer+ additive - it's worked so far with no leaks, but I do keep it stored upright. The small bottle is the one I use the most and keep in inside the little triangular shaped zip up thingy my dealer gave me with the jumper cables, gloves, little bitty flash light, stored in the little well on the left side of the trunk. Also stuffed in that space is the spray bottle of window cleaner and the handle with triangle wand to keep my windows clean, plus an extra small towel or two. Everything fits tight so nothing moves around.

 

[993er]

Better put it in something. That funnel will drip and stink if left in the open.

I use Zip-Lock bags; so far just for the Stanadyne bottles which I reused and which leak (a bottle should be leak-proof when on its size and not just upright).

 

[jhinsc]

I use Zip-Lock bags; so far just for the Stanadyne bottles which I reused and which leak (a bottle should be leak-proof when on its size and not just upright).

Not sure if ziplock bags will contain the odor for long, especially if you keep reusing it. Eventually odors will creep out of it - it does with food so assume the same for fuel additives. That's why I always make sure the bottle I use, provided by Optilube, stays upright. If not, I won't keep it in my trunk.

 

[DubFamily]

I gave up on keeping additives in the car. I've put them in bottles, I've put them in ziplock bags and I've put them into a plastic ammo box from Harbor Freight. I put the bottles in the zip lock bag in the ammo box. No matter what, the smell gets around my car and when I have guests they are always like, "oh my god, is that how diesel cars smell?".

You and your guests must have very sensitive noses...

I just keep 2 bottles of additive directly in my hatch and I never smell it in the car at all.

 

[993er]

Not sure if ziplock bags will contain the odor for long, especially if you keep reusing it.

I just replace them after each use. So after all the additional costs of additives and zip-lock bags, I am breaking even in fuel savings. LOL