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Low Sulphur Diesel Problems: Corrosion in Storage and Dispensing
In 2006, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated the switch from Low Sulfur to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). This was a reduction of...
Diesel (9)
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Methods for Extending the Life of Your Heavy Truck
When fleet managers of diesel equipment get together, a common topic of discussion is ways to get the most life from each truck in their fleet. As...
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Methods for Improving the Power & Performance of Your Heavy Truck
In 2006, the United States Environmental Protection Agency fully implemented regulations mandating the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel for...
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How to Keep Your Generator in Peak Working Condition
While diesel generators makes up the majority of generators sold today, homes and small/medium-sized businesses will buy gas-powered generators as...
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Fuel Storage and Diesel Generator Problems: Fuel Microbes
For generators and diesel storage tanks fungus, mold, and bacteria pose a serious threat because they can clog fuel filters and decrease efficiency....
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Diesel Fuel Problems: The Doctor Is In
Is your diesel fuel sick? The Doctor is in. Let's review the symptoms, shall we?
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How to keep diesel fuel from gelling
Cold temperatures wreck havoc on the useability of diesel fuels and biodiesel blends because of their effect on the paraffinic components of the...
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Heavy Truck Diesel Performance: Conventional Wisdom Examined
Diesel engines are at their best on the highway. Here are some thoughts on points of conventional wisdom for heavy truck diesel performance: Diesel...
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Diesel Particulate Filter System - Care and Maintenance
Diesel particulate filter systems (DPF) are standard equipment on most diesel engines now. Their basic function is to trap the soot particles of...
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Who's got the power in Jamaica? Widespread outages.
We heard on the radio today that there are issues with the supply of electricity in Jamaica. More specifically, the main electricity supplier on the...