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EGR Cleaning and EGR Cleaners
by Andy Published on Monday, July 29th, 2013
An EGR valve, or exhaust gas recirculation system is a primary component of an engine’s emissions system on petrol and diesel powered vehicles. Its purpose is to reduce NOx emissions by recycling a proportion of the combustion gases that normally exit through the exhaust. A valve is used to control the flow of gases, which […]
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MPG Drop With Winter Diesel Fuel Change
by Andy Published on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
A few years back, our customers sought advice on poor fuel economy during winter months, particularly with diesel-powered vehicles. This phenomenon is easily explainable. The reason is that many fuel companies around the colder parts of the world, the UK being one of them, switch fuels during winter. This usually occurs in the UK around […]
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Do Fuel and Oil Additives Really Work?
by Andy Published on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Firstly, we need to understand what is meant by “work” as there are conflicting ideas and interpretations. Some would consider “work” to improve performance or increase mpg, whereas others would consider “work” to clean the fuel system, restore fuel injector efficiency or reduce friction. Others would consider a product to have “worked” if it resolved […]
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Should Fuel Additives be Added to an Empty Tank?
by Andy Published on Monday, May 20th, 2013
I am often asked how and when fuel additives should be added. With an empty or full tank of fuel? Should I wait until it’s down to a quarter of a tank? Etc. The reality is that it doesn’t matter how much fuel is currently in the tank. The key is to ensure that regardless […]
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Best Synthetic Motor Oil
by FTE Published on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Synthetic motor oils have been around since World War II, although they were mainly used in the aviation industry back then. It wasn’t until decades later that the automotive sector pulled its finger out and started incorporating synthetic technology into the engine oil. Although more expensive, there is no doubt they offer much more significant […]
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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 […]
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What 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. […]
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Are 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 […]
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Oilsyn 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) 1736
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Octane 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, […]
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