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ULSD Additives
Today's #2 ultra low sulfur diesel fuels (ULSD) fall short of the desirable properties of diesel fuels from the past in several key areas. These...
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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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Black Smoke From Diesel Engines Explained
With an ASE-certified master mechanic on staff, we get all sorts of questions about gas and diesel engine problems. Some of them are pretty general...