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Diesel fuel, like diesel
engines, is changing to meet emission and other environmental
requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced
major changes in diesel fuel for 2007, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
fuel (ULSD), bringing the sulfur content to 15 ppm, a staggering drop
from the current requirement of 500 ppm. Lower sulfur means lower
lubricity, the property that controls wear in the fuel injectors and
fuel pump.
New emission regulations
have brought on engine modifications such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR),
causing rapid TBN depletion due to acid formation and higher levels of
soot loading in the oil. Higher soot and particulate content has
resulted in the introduction of diesel particulate filters, but they
clog easily, lowering engine efficiency. All of these changes mean that
new diesel fuel needs quality fuel additives to keep equipment operating
efficiently and prevent malfunction. AMSOIL has made some changes to its
line of fuel additives. The changes reflect the new diesel fuel
regulations and incorporate the latest in fuel additive technology.
AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate has been reformulated with additional
lubricity properties. The new AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate (ADF) is a total
system cleaner and lubricity improver for all types of diesel engines.
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate compensates for the quality variances of
different fuels (including biodiesels) and the deficiencies of today’s
ULSD for better engine operation.
Reduces Cylinder
Wear, Retains TBN Longer
New low-emission engine models with high rates of exhaust gas
recirculation have inherent lubricant challenges. These engines dump
excessive amounts of soot and acids into the oil, accelerating wear on
the cylinder walls. Additionally, new engine oils meeting CJ-4
requirements will have lower sulfated ash content, which controls TBN
levels. The new mandate only allows enough sulfated ash content to reach
a maximum TBN of 8-9, making TBN retention even more important. New
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate controls these issues by neutralizing acids
during combustion. This minimizes acidic cylinder wear and reduces the
rate of engine oil TBN depletion, maintaining engine oil quality longer
for better protection.
Minimizes Soot
Loading
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate is a powerful cleaner that cleans fuel
injectors and piston rings for improved combustion and better sealing.
It minimizes soot generated from incomplete combustion and helps keep
soot out of the crankcase. Reduced soot loading controls soot related
wear and engine oil viscosity increase.
Fuel Stabilizer
Fuel degradation can cause gums, which increase deposits and the chance
of filter plugging. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate significantly improves the
oxidation and thermal stability of diesel fuel. It overcompensates for
ULSD fuel’s potential stability loss caused by extra processing and
sulfur removal. Diesel fuel treated with AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate
easily meets the requirements of the National Council of Weights and
Measures (NCWM) Premium Diesel Fuel Specification for resisting diesel
fuel degradation.
Improves Fuel
Economy and Restores Horsepower
Diesel engines become less efficient over time. Fuel injector deposits
interrupt spray patterns, causing poor fuel atomization, incomplete
combustion, excessive emissions and smoke. Tests prove that AMSOIL
Diesel Concentrate cleans dirty injectors, not only improving fuel
economy by up to five percent, but also restoring horsepower to like
new. Acceleration is improved, and with regular use, AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate continues to enhance performance by keeping injectors clean.
No-Cost Additive
High fuel prices are increasing operating costs for everyone. AMSOIL
Diesel Concentrate has proven in industry standard tests to improve fuel
economy in used diesel engines by up to five percent. At $3.00 per
gallon for diesel fuel, even a modest three percent improvement in fuel
economy equals a savings of $0.09 per gallon. With a treat rate of one
oz. of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate to five gallons of fuel, at U.S. Retail
price the net treat cost of AMSOIL ADF is $0.083 per gallon, bringing
the total savings to $0.007 per gallon and negating the cost of AMSOIL
Diesel Concentrate altogether.
Improves Water
Tolerance
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate is an alcohol-free product that protects fuel
systems against water contamination. It helps prevent fuel/water
emulsions and it protects metal against rust. Water can be drained
easier and fuel filters are less likely to plug, ensuring drivability.
AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate Replaces AMSOIL Diesel Modifier
AMSOIL Diesel Modifier is discontinued, and new AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate is applicable in its place. There are no longer different
fuel additives for heavy- and light-duty diesel engines, simplifying
applications for customers. New AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate meets and
exceeds all catalytic converter requirements.
AMSOIL Diesel Cold
Flow Improver
Combining AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate with a cold flow improvement
property is not cost effective in the summer months, or to AMSOIL
customers who live in the south. To keep costs down for customers,
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate no longer includes a cold flow improver.
Instead, AMSOIL provides new
AMSOIL Diesel Cold
Flow Improver (DFF) for low-temperature applications below 40°F.
Diesel fuel forms wax
crystals and gels in cold temperatures, plugging the fuel filter and
affecting engine operation. AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow Improver for diesel
fuel is designed for use with ULSD and conventional fuels. It functions
by modifying the wax crystal formation at low temperatures to depress
the pour point and improve the cold flow filtration properties. AMSOIL
Diesel Cold Flow Improver lowers the cold filter plugging point by as
much as 20°F and decreases the need for #1 diesel fuel that is diluted
with kerosene. AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow Improver contains jet fuel-type
deicer to help prevent ice formation in fuels contaminated with water.
It is recommended for use with diesel engines and is compatible with
diesel exhaust particulate filters (DPFs). AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow
Improver is excellent for use with AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate and AMSOIL
Cetane Boost Additive. Recommended mix ratio is one oz. of additive per
five gallons of fuel.
Heating Oil
Improver
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate provides many of the same benefits in heating
oil furnace applications. For this reason, Home Heating Fuel Extender (AHF)
is discontinued. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate provides fuel oil storage
stability, water stability, rust protection, fuel oil filter longevity,
and its detergency properties should help keep fuel oil nozzles clean
for proper spray in the combustion chamber. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate
promotes trouble-free operation. AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow Improver is
recommended where fuel oil is stored outside.
Recommendations
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate is recommended for use with all types of heavy
and light-duty, on or off-road and marine diesel engines. The
recommended mix ratio is one oz. of additive per five gallons of fuel.
It should be used with every new tank of fuel for the best performance
and protection against fuel pump wear, injector wear and injector
deposits. It is compatible with all types of exhaust emission systems
such as diesel particulate filters (DPFs). It is recommended that AMSOIL
Diesel Concentrate be added to fuel before storage. Diesel Concentrate
is excellent for use with AMSOIL Cetane Boost and AMSOIL Diesel Cold
Flow Improver.
Sweeping Changes
All AMSOIL fuel additive products will be sold in 16 oz. bottles that
have 22 ml. openings that fit directly into gas tanks. The bottles are
natural in color with graduations on the label to ensure correct
dosages. All products have a new mix ratio of one oz. of additive to
five gallons of fuel (one bottle treats 80 gallons of fuel). AMSOIL
Diesel Concentrate and Diesel Cold Flow Improver are now available in
the new, more convenient bottle. |
