Lubricity Lubricity additives are used in diesel fuel to help reduce engine component wear and prevent unnecessary damage due to poor lubrication. Today’s diesel fuels are dryer and contain less friction reducing lubricant than fuels pre-2006 when the low sulfur mandates came into effect. The… Read More »Diesel Fuel 101, Part 4
Detergents The heart of every diesel powered engine is the fuel injection system. The importance of keeping this system clean and operating efficiently cannot be understated. This is especially true with emergency power systems or any system that depends on diesel fuel being stored for… Read More »Diesel Fuel 101, Part 3
Combustibility Hard starting engines, white smoking and rough idling when cold are all indications there is a combustion problem. These can indicate an engine problem or may point to a fuel issue. Fuel stored for long periods of time will degrade, affecting combustion. Cetane decreases… Read More »Diesel Fuel 101, Part 2
Stability Diesel fuel degrades easier and faster today. Stability, a fuel’s resistance to degradation, is key to storing fuels. Due to today’s distillation process, diesel fuel does not have the stability it used to. The high pressures and high temperatures used in the refining process… Read More »Diesel Fuel 101, Part 1
The Challenge of Long-Term Storage Diesel fuel has an average shelf-life of about six months. This poses a problem for anyone trying to store it any longer. Studies over the last decade show it is more likely to be delivered in a contaminated, already degrading… Read More »How to Extend the Shelf-Life of Diesel Fuel
August 10, 2022 was International Biodiesel Day. If you haven’t already, read last week’s post about the 4 critical factors to consider when using biodiesel. While it was written for the home heating industry, the factors apply to all biodiesel users. Biodiesel is more water… Read More »August 10, 2022 was International Biodiesel Day
It’s August and the average US temperature is well above freezing. In fact it’s downright hot in most of the country. So why am I writing about heating your house. Answer, now is the time when home heating systems need to be serviced….. prior to… Read More »Factors to Consider When Using Biodiesel to Heat Your House
The 2022 hurricane season outlook is once again expected to be above average. Nineteen named storms are projected this year, according to the National Hurricane Center. If it’s anything like the last ten years, eight or them saw Atlantic storms starting before June 1st. If… Read More »Is Your Generator Fuel Ready for Hurricane Season?
Five Great Additives to Protect and Improve Your Diesel Engine Biocide and Lubricity Additive Biobor JF is the most widely recognized diesel biocide and lubricity additive to prevent and kill microbes, ensure reliable fuel and reduce engine failure. Unique to other products, many major diesel… Read More »Top Diesel Additives Keep Your Engine Running
In this final post on fuel system management, we will look at understanding fuel storage systems and the solution to providing clean, dry fuel as well as reducing fuel system maintenance costs. This is what we call: A basic understand of the different types of… Read More »How to Protect the Fuel in Your Tank