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Diesel Additive Lubricants – Mono Fatty Acid vs Esters vs Orisyn® Ester
by FTE Published on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
It may surprise you to learn that many diesel additives, including well-known brands, are still using mono fatty acid lubricants in their diesel additives. Why is this an issue? Not only is fatty acid very old and cheap technology, but it offers zero lubrication benefit to UK or EU EN590 specification diesel, where the minimum […]
READ MOREUnleashing the Power of 2-EHN to Raise Cetane: Boosting Performance and Efficiency in Diesel Engines
by FTE Published on Friday, October 11th, 2024
In the world of diesel engines, performance and efficiency are key. And there’s an important ingredient that helps to unlock their true potential. Introducing 2-EHN (2-Ethylhexyl-Nitrate), the compound that has the power to raise cetane levels and supercharge diesel engine performance. Cetane, a key component of diesel fuel, determines how quickly the fuel ignites and […]
READ MOREEGR Delete Issue from a Concerned Customer
by FTE Published on Friday, October 11th, 2024
This is a recent message I received from a customer regarding an EGR delete carried out on his vehicle. “I have a VW T5.1 and the coil light illuminated a couple of months ago. I took it to a garage who diagnosed a faulty EGR valve and Cooler. I took advice from friends and family […]
READ MORECheapest Fuel – How to Save Fuel by Buying the Cheapest and Converting it into Premium Fuel
by Andy Published on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Cheapest Fuel – How to Save Fuel by Buying the Cheapest and Converting it into Premium Fuel
READ MOREWhat’s the Difference Between Hybrid and Gasoline Cars?
by FTE Published on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
Gasoline cars have been around for more than a century and what Carl Benz started as an endeavor became the most common means of transportation. Since then, there have been dozens of new auto manufacturers, and the technology has advanced rapidly. More unique engine configurations, refined transmissions and suspension systems, and betterment in almost every […]
READ MORERace Fuel Composition and Its Effects on the Engine
by FTE Published on Saturday, October 15th, 2022
It’s a common misconception that race fuel is an otherworldly, specially formulated concoction. Some think it is a unique blend of chemicals that a regular road-going car cannot handle. However, the reality is quite different. We will try to separate the truth from the lies and unravel the secrets behind race fuel, its composition, and […]
READ MOREFuel Injector Cleaners and Polyether-amine
by Andy Published on Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Fuel Injector Cleaners and the Importance of Polyether-amine
READ MORETurbo Cleaning and Turbo Cleaners
by Andy Published on Friday, August 19th, 2022
Not a week passes without us being asked by a customer or repair garage to recommend a solution for sticky turbocharger vanes on diesel engines. While turbochargers offer enhanced performance for petrol and diesel vehicles, they’re not without problems. One of those is maintenance and cleaning – carbon can build up over time and use, […]
READ MOREDifference between Oilsyn Diesel Power/Race DNA, Oilsyn Hybrogen and Archoil AR6900-D
by Andy Published on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Fuel additive science is not definite. There are too many influencing factors and different requirements to produce the “ultimate additive” that universally works for all. What may work well on one engine does not guarantee success on another. This presents the need for different technologies to help match successful functions to the engine, fuel, and […]
READ MOREHow to Break-in, Bed-in, Run-in an Engine - The Definitive Guide
by Andy Published on Thursday, July 30th, 2020
It is almost certain that the user manual of any new vehicle you purchase will stipulate a running-in period, usually 1,000 miles or more. Why is this? Is it even necessary with modern engine’s technological advances and machining techniques? I’ll answer the second part first – No, not in my professional opinion. I’ll get onto […]
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