Howes

Howes Lubricator (R.B. Howes & Co., Inc.) is a Wichita, Kansas-based manufacturer with roots going back to 1920, making it one of the oldest fuel additive brands in the United States. The company built its reputation around petroleum-based diesel fuel treatments, particularly the Diesel Treat anti-gel product, which became widely used in cold-climate fleet operations and by diesel truck owners across the upper Midwest and Canada.

The brand positions itself around an alcohol-free formula philosophy, distinguishing its products from competitors that use isopropyl alcohol as a water demulsifier. Howes argues that alcohol-based treatments can damage modern high-pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel systems and injector seals over time. Their product line also includes Diesel Defender (a year-round maintenance treatment), Diesel Lifeline (an emergency un-gel product), and Meaner Power Kleaner (a cetane booster), each addressing distinct diesel fuel system needs. SDS documentation is maintained on the brand's website at howesproducts.com/sds with regular updates.