Powering Performance: The BOSS Diesel Difference
February 22, 2025
Written By James Greer & Zach Studer
Most diesel fuels just keep your engine running. BOSS Performance Diesel takes it further—boosting horsepower, improving fuel economy and protecting critical components so your equipment lasts longer and performs better. That’s because BOSS is more than just another fuel option. It is a carefully formulated solution designed to maximize power and efficiency.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, we have continually refined our premium diesel fuel offerings over the years. What began as PDF evolved through PDF Plus and PDF Ultra, ultimately leading to BOSS Performance Diesel, the culmination of decades of refinement focused on meeting our members’ needs.
Compared to untreated #2 diesel fuel, BOSS provides greater horsepower and improved fuel economy while ensuring superior winter operability. Our additive formula keeps engines cleaner by preventing fuel-filter plugging and protecting against deposits on nozzles and internal diesel injectors. Most importantly, BOSS extends engine life by increasing lubricity by about 15%, exceeding both manufacturer specifications and ASTM International standards.
What sets BOSS apart isn’t just what’s in the fuel—it’s how we deliver it. We inject additives at most terminals while loading trucks, ensuring optimal mixing. We also adjust our formulations seasonally, providing specific summer and winter blends that give our customers the right product for their needs year-round.
Our dedication to fuel quality extends beyond the pump. The MFA Oil Laboratory offers free fuel analysis for gasoline, diesel and lubricants—a service unmatched in the Midwest. With most results available in a day or two, customers receive rapid, reliable feedback, helping them prevent issues before they arise.
Maintaining Fuel Quality
The quality of stored fuel depends heavily on proper tank maintenance. Through years of experience, we have identified several crucial practices for maintaining fuel integrity. First, regular filter replacement is essential. Changing filters on dispensers and transfer pumps every six months helps prevent contamination. A 10-micron filter proves most effective, and many of our customers find it helpful to schedule changes during daylight saving time adjustments.
Water management presents another critical challenge in fuel storage. Regular monitoring using water-detecting paste on gauge sticks can identify contamination early, so problems can be addressed quickly. The MFA Oil laboratory can also assist by analyzing fuel samples for water and providing timely results.
Overadditizing fuel is a common mistake that will affect fuel quality and performance. Marketing campaigns from over-the-counter additive companies lead consumers to believe they have to add something to the fuel when it gets cold. They’re right! Standard diesel fuel does need additional additives when the temperatures plummet, but the good news is that BOSS already contains those critical components. The bad news is that more is not always better. Overadditizing can lead to filter blocking and actually reduce the cold weather performance of the fuel. BOSS is the total package. You don’t need to add any additional products. In extremely cold weather, if ice crystals are present in the filter restricting flow, an isopropyl alcohol product like MFA Oil’s Ice Eater can dissolve the crystals and restore flow.
Prevention remains the best strategy for maintaining fuel quality. Regular inspection and maintenance of tank components—including gaskets, hatches, vents, hoses and fill caps—helps prevent contamination before it starts. When you need replacement parts, visit your local MFA Oil office for a comprehensive inventory of components.
Fuel Choice Matters
Premium diesel fuel provides a critical foundation for equipment performance that goes beyond routine maintenance. Standard #2 diesel lacks the additives needed to protect your engine’s fuel system, leading to a gradual buildup of deposits in fuel pumps and injectors. This subtle deterioration reduces both engine performance and fuel economy over time. In contrast, premium diesel fuels like BOSS contain specially formulated additive packages that work together to prevent wear, extend storage life, and protect against gum, varnish and corrosion formation.
As the final weeks of winter approach, we are confident BOSS will continue to meet your needs. Our laboratory testing has shown that most winter diesel issues stem from poor tank maintenance rather than fuel quality—knowledge that helps us guide customers toward better maintenance practices. Our testing process recently identified a fuel terminal issue before the terminal did. This demonstrates our proactive approach to quality control.
Through premium products like BOSS, industry-leading laboratory services and dedicated customer support, we continue to deliver on our promise to provide the best fuel solutions for our members. In today’s demanding agricultural and commercial environments, that commitment makes a real difference.
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