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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 […]

Unleashing 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 […]

EGR 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 […]

Cheapest 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

What’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 […]

Race 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 […]

Fuel Injector Cleaners and Polyether-amine

by Andy Published on Friday, September 2nd, 2022

Fuel Injector Cleaners and the Importance of Polyether-amine

Turbo 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, […]

Difference 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 […]

How 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 […]

How to Remove Engine Glaze and Restore Cylinder Compression

by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2020

There are numerous causes of cylinder compression loss. The first is poor engine break-in. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend you read our guide on “Engine Break-in” HERE. Providing it hasn’t been left too long, and the glazing hasn’t resulted in bore polishing (bore wear), the glaze can be removed and cylinder compression […]

What is the difference between standard and premium (Super) diesel fuel?

by Andy Published on Monday, January 16th, 2017

I will keep this brief because it is straightforward. Take any branded diesel fuel. What is the difference between that brand’s standard EN590 diesel and super/premium diesel, for which you pay an extra 8-10p per litre. 1. Higher cetane. Either by adding 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) cetane improver or using naturally higher cetane base stock. 2. […]

Fuel Economy Part 2 - What Does Work, Our View

by Andy Published on Thursday, February 4th, 2016

This article concentrates on fuel-saving methods that work. It is based on common sense, significant testing, and experience. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend you read our earlier blog entry, Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View by clicking HERE. General Vehicle Maintenance If you’re completely disillusioned with magic fuel […]

Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View

by Andy Published on Monday, February 1st, 2016

This article is Part 1 of a two-part series. Here, we will cover supposed fuel-saving products that, in practice, fail to deliver on their promises. We recommend you read this before reading Part 2, which focuses on fuel-saving ideas that work. Oh no, yet another report on fuel economy. We understand how you might feel […]

How to Improve MPG - Driving Style

by Andy Published on Sunday, January 24th, 2016

Improving Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Via Driving Style 1. Don’t drive too fast or accelerate too hard. Wind resistance increases drastically with increasing speed. Studies show that every time you increase your speed by 10 miles per hour, you lose as much as 15 percent in fuel economy. So slow down and be a fuel-efficient, […]

How to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

by Andy Published on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

All vehicles produce emissions as fossil fuel is burned and converted into energy. Unfortunately, like most other emissions, these usually end up in the atmosphere. The damage to the environment and the planet’s population is evident. Emissions mainly comprise carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, which create numerous problems. They cause smog, acid rain, and […]

Oil Additives - Our View

by Andy Published on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015

Oil additives have long been a controversial subject that haunts the oil and automobile industries, their respective stakeholders, and – perhaps most significantly – the consumer. Thanks to a fair amount of negativity toward oil additives, they have often been labeled as doing more harm than good. Numerous studies have been published by oil companies, […]

Your Guide to DPF Cleaners and DPF Cleaning

by Andy Published on Thursday, May 14th, 2015

DPF Cleaners and DPF Cleaning – The Definitive Guide This is the second iteration of this article. It has been updated to reflect the common problems encountered when tackling what are understood to be DPF blockages. In this article, we will address the following questions: What is a DPF? Why do DPFs clog up? Misdiagnosis […]

ECU Remapping and the Inadequate Preparation

by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2015

There is now a multitude of companies that will remap the ECU on your vehicle. In most cases, this entails plugging a computer into the diagnostics port on your vehicle that directly communicates with the ECU. A technician reads the existing file on the ECU and overrides it with a new file. The new file […]

Why are ECU / Engine Remaps and Tuning Boxes so Effective?

by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2015

When one purchases a vehicle, they likely expect engine ECUs to be optimally mapped prior to sale. While they are typically very well mapped, it is subjective whether or not it is done optimally. In this article, I will look at engine/ECU remapping and chipping and the use of tuning boxes. I will explain why […]

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