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Diesel fuel gels in cold weather because its paraffin wax components get less and less soluble as the temperatures drop. As more of it "drops out" of the fuel, the resulting crystals stick together, grow larger, and eventually create a "web" that...
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With the modern advances in diesel engine technology, there should be no reason to ever see smoke coming from a diesel engine. You might see a small...
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Microbes in fuel are a fact of life for people who store fuel for any amount of time. Today's ULSD fuels are more prone to contamination than fuels...
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You have a diesel engine and it just doesn’t seem to be running right. Maybe it’s a little rough. It could be noisier than usual. It doesn’t seem to...
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It's a real shame when a storage tank fuel of expensive fuel "degrades" and starts to lose its quality. Whether it's from oxidation, hydrolysis, or...
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“Dirty diesel” vs. “clean diesel”. You hear about the term “clean diesel” sometimes. What are they talking about? If you don’t think you have “clean...
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The podcast episode, “Hot Summer Cold Winter,” astutely unveils the nuances of extreme climates, and provides insights into the living conditions and...
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In an era of erratic weather patterns and escalating climate concerns, it is essential to be prepared for hurricane season. The podcast episode...
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The world of fuel standards can be a maze of information, and navigating through it can be daunting. One of the most common misconceptions in this...
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When talking about aviation fuel quality, it's impossible to have a full discussion without dealing water and microbial growth.
