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What is the Best Motor Oil - Our View
by FTE Published on Monday, April 4th, 2011
Motor oil is used to lubricate, cool, and protect. It lubricates the moving parts and keeps your engine clean and cool by absorbing and dissipating some heat generated through friction and the combustion process. Its additive pack is also designed to collect particulates and other contaminants and transport them to the oil filter. To understand […]
READ MOREWhat is Biodiesel and Biodiesel Production
by FTE Published on Monday, April 4th, 2011
Fuel prices are rising daily, making operating even at a domestic level more expensive. Anything that uses petroleum or associated products has become more expensive. The only alternative is to look for a source of fuel that is renewable and, at the same time, cheap. So far, biodiesel, a biofuel, seems to be the answer. […]
READ MOREAre Fuel Additives Safe?
by Andy Published on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Due to an increasing number of inquiries concerning fuel additive safety and vehicle manufacturers’ propaganda, I updated this article. Below is V2.0. Are fuel system cleaners and fuel additives safe for my engine? This is a question I am asked all too often, and I would like to put your mind at rest from the […]
READ MOREOilsyn Diesel Dr, Petrol Dr and Archoil AR6400-D AR6400-P
by Andy Published on Friday, March 20th, 2009
This post is for feedback, questions and answers for Oilsyn Diesel / Petrol Doctor and Archoil AR6400-D/P MAX. These products can be ordered from the links below: Oilsyn Diesel Doctor (diesel) Oilsyn DPF & Turbo Doctor (diesel) Oilsyn Petrol Doctor (petrol) Archoil AR6400-D MAX (diesel) Archoil AR6400-P MAX (petrol)
READ MOREOctane Boosters - Which is Best?
by FTE Published on Friday, August 8th, 2008
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please note that this article and respective tests are old and outdated. The octane market has changed significantly over the past decade due to increased legislation on the use of anti-knock compounds, which are toxic and now heavily restricted in the UK and EU market. Products containing more than 0.3% volume of MMT, […]
READ MOREDo You Really Need an Octane Booster?
by FTE Published on Friday, July 18th, 2008
We get asked time and time again if octane boosters work. The answer is yes and no because it depends on the application and what you are trying to achieve. Let us clarify. Firstly, we need to understand why octane boosters exist in the first place – to prevent the onset of detonation. Detonation is […]
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