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Tractor Diesel Engine Problems Solved
Many performance issues in agricultural tractors don’t begin in the engine at all. They begin in the fuel.
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Big Rig Diesel Performance
When fuel prices fluctuate and economic uncertainty puts pressure on operating margins, it becomes even more important to get the most out of every...
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New Standards for Diesel Fuel Maintenance
Over the years, when we’ve written about diesel fuel maintenance, the focus has often been on microbial contamination control and fuel stability....
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Water in Diesel Fuel: 7 Must-Knows For Getting Rid of It
Anyone who works with diesel fuel—stored or otherwise—knows that water comes with the territory. Water can enter fuel systems during refining,...
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Minor Things That Speed up Fuel Contamination
When we think of diesel fuel contamination, we’re talking about things that aren’t supposed to be there. These contaminants generally fall into a few...
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Cleaning Diesel Injectors - What You Need to Know
Fuel injectors that are clean and functioning properly are one of the most critical elements in getting good performance and fuel economy from a...
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Fuel Sampling Best Practices: Using a Fuel Sampler for Better Results
Even by those fully on board with its importance, fuel sampling is often treated as just a routine task—pull a bottle, ship it to the lab, check the...
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Joint Commission and SPCC Compliance: Where Fuel Tank Requirements Overlap for Hospitals and Data Centers
Two regulatory frameworks. Different origins. Different enforcement mechanisms. But for facility managers responsible for diesel storage tanks at...
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Fuel Tests That Actually Predict Failure: Understanding ASTM D6469 and Microbial Testing
Most fuel tests tell you what already happened. Your fuel passed or failed on the day you sampled it. The distillation curve was in spec last...
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The Importance of Oxygenates in Gasoline: A Look at the History and Regulation - Part 2
The use of oxygenates in gasoline has been a contentious issue for decades. One oxygenate commonly used in the United States gasoline was methyl...