Advanced Engine Oils, Lubricants and Fuel Additives

AGRICULTURE&OFFHIGHWAY Diesel Fuel Treatments & Additives

Fuel Treatments – New fuels. New challenges.

Environmental legislation moves on all the time. The EU Directive 2009/30/EC set new standards for red diesel used in non-road mobile machinery, and came into effect on the 1st January 2011.

The sulphur levels in the fuel have been cut by 99% to prevent damage to the emission control systems on the new Stage IIIb engines. Whilst the lower cetane value of gas oil reduces the combustability of the fuel, the reduction in sulphur has a direct effect on the lubricity of the fuel with regard to the lubrication of injector pumps.

The amount of biodiesel that may now be blended into the fuel is 7% (B7), an increase from 5% (B5). Biodiesel fuel will reduce environmental effects. But, there is strong evidence that biodiesel impacts on engine performance and durability.

• Biodiesel is prone to fuel dilution and fuel concentration in the sump
• Oil viscosities can change and lubricants quickly go “out of grade”
• Viscosities can also increase due to oxidation
• Increased levels of piston deposits can occur with the likelihood of sludge formation
• Biodiesel attracts moisture naturally, leading to corrosion of fuel system components
• Moisture in turn encourages bacterial growth with the associated slime and smell
• Bacteria blocks filters & pipes which can lead to engine failure and adds to the filter renewal costs
• Biodiesel increases the risk of bacterial and fungal contamination in the fuel system

All the above can lead to performance problems, higher maintenance costs and even reduced engine life. Once bacteria is present in a system it is difficult to remove.

At Millers Oils we have developed fuel treatments to reduce costs, protect engines and gain maximum performance from biodiesel fuels.

Take a look at Eclipse, Powercide and Shockdose for effective solutions.

Millers Oils sampling and analysis service can help identify and control these problems.