AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Diesel Fuel Treatment

Cold Weather and Diesel Fuel

As the temperature drops, the wax naturally found in diesel fuel begins to form crystals. The point at which wax crystals form is known as the cloud point. These wax crystals eventually clog the fuel filter and starve the engine of fuel, preventing it from starting or even stalling out a running engine. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery quickly dissolves gelled fuel to allow the operator to continue driving with minimal downtime. (It separates the molecular bonds of wax crystals that have agglomerated in diesel fuel.) AMSOIL Diesel Recovery thaws frozen fuel filters and reduces the need for a new filter, saving money and preventing an inconvenient trip to an auto parts store.

#1 Diesel Fuel

One traditional solution to cold-weather problems in diesel engines is the use of number 1 diesel fuel, which is diesel fuel diluted with kerosene. While number 1 diesel fuel has an advantage in low-temperature operability, there are also several disadvantages. The energy content of number 1 diesel fuel is about 95 percent of number 2 diesel fuel, resulting in reduced fuel economy and less horsepower. In addition, the kerosene used in number 1 diesel fuel provides less lubrication for the fuel pump and fuel distributor, increasing the likelihood for wear on these critical components.

Cold Weather Diesel Performance

AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver with Deicer effectively maintains fuel flow in cold weather, reducing the cold filter-plugging point (CFPP) by up to 34°F (19°C) in ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD). However, Cold Flow Improver must be added to diesel fuel before it reaches its cloud point, and it will not dissolve wax or liquefy diesel fuel once wax crystals have formed. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery is specifically formulated to address these problems.

Many competitive products make great claims regarding pour point, leading consumers to believe their products are superior when they actually have an inferior CFPP. Once fuel surpasses its cloud point, the wax crystals begin to clog the fuel filter. The CFPP temperature is a more important characteristic than pour point because the engine will not run if fuel cannot pass through the fuel filter.

Diesel Recovery Proven Superior to Power Service Diesel 911 Additive!

In order to test the performance capabilities of AMSOIL Diesel Recovery, AMSOIL commissioned an independent laboratory to perform an evaluation. Three types of diesel fuel were used in the testing, including ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD), B2 biodiesel and B5 diesel. Three samples of each fuel-type were tested: one with a treatment of AMSOIL Diesel Recovery, one with a treatment of Power Service Diesel 911 additive and one untreated sample.

Diesel Recovery was administered at the recommended treatment rate of 30 ounces per 30 gallons of fuel. The treatment rate for Diesel 911 varies according to package size; Power Service's maximum recommended dosage of 32 ounces per 30 gallons of fuel was used in this evaluation. As the results below demonstrate, AMSOIL Diesel Recovery delivers superior performance compared to Diesel 911:

• In ULSD, AMSOIL Diesel Recovery reduced the fuel's pour point by 27°C and the CFPP by 17°C. Diesel 911, on the other hand, only reduced the pour point of ULSD by 10.5°C and actually increased the fuel's CFPP by .5°C.
• In B2 biodiesel, AMSOIL Diesel Recovery reduced the fuel's pour point 9°C and reduced the CFPP 19.75°C. Diesel 911 increased the fuel's pour point 5.25°C and reduced the CFPP only 6°C.
• In B5 biodiesel, AMSOIL Diesel Recovery reduced the fuel's pour point 24°C and reduced the CFPP 16°C. Diesel 911 reduced the fuel's pour point 18°C and again increased the CFPP 1.75°C.

Works Well in Many Diesel Blends

The marketplace offers many different diesel fuels, all with varying quality. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery delivers dependable performance in all diesel fuels, including ULSD, off-road and biodiesel.

Non-Corrosive, Alcohol-Free Formulation

Over extended use, alcohol has a tendency to degrade components of some fuel delivery systems. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery contains no alcohol, making it safe for repeated treatments. In addition, Diesel Recovery is non-corrosive and contains no chemicals that interact with fuel system components. Corrosion can damage fuel system components and lead to prematurely-clogged fuel filters.

Safety in a Bottle

Diesel fuel quality varies from one filling station to the next, and low-quality fuel can have a cloud point as high as 40°F (4.4°C) . A bottle of Diesel Recovery in the glove box is cheap insurance against being towed to a service station or getting stranded somewhere in subzero temperatures.

Treatment Rate

One 30-ounce bottle of AMSOIL Diesel Recovery treats 30 gallons of fuel. When encountering a gelled fuel system, AMSOIL recommends taking the following steps for maximum effectiveness:

Remove the existing fuel filter (the filter can be reused, or a new filter can be installed)
Fill the replacement fuel filter with AMSOIL Diesel Recovery
Install the replacement filter
Add the remaining Diesel Recovery to the fuel tank
Start the engine and allow the fuel system to circulate until full power has been restored

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