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7 Signs of Diesel Fuel Contamination by Microbes, Fungus, and Bacteria
Maintaining today's stored backup fuels is a bigger job than it used to be. One major reason is that fuels themselves have changed. Ultra-low sulfur...
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The Importance of Your Fuel Sampling Procedure
In its report released in 2016, the EPA reminded us that there are over 100,000 diesel fuel storage tanks across the country. That’s a lot of tanks...
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The Modern Manager's 2025 Guide to Diesel Algae, Bacteria & Sludge
As the years stretch out since ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) became our reality between 2007 and 2010, more and more professionals are learning what...
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Winter's Coming Fast — Is Your Fuel Operation Ready for What's Ahead?
September marks that familiar shift when fuel distributors across the northern regions start fielding the calls. Fleet managers asking about anti-gel...
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When Fuel Storage Becomes A Big Liability: The Hidden Costs Hitting Government and Critical Facilities
Service companies working with government installations, hospitals, data centers, and emergency response facilities - the places we call "mission...
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When the Lights Go Out, Your Generator Better Start: Fall Hurricane Prep That Actually Works
September really means one thing for emergency managers across the Southeast—hurricane season isn't over, and the worst storms often come when you...
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The Silent Threat Lurking in Your Fuel Tanks
Ask any fleet manager who's been in the business for more than a decade, and they'll tell you the same thing: fuel care used to be straightforward....
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The Critical Role of Biocides in Diesel Fuel Management
When I started working with fleet maintenance teams, I encountered a shop manager whose emergency generators had failed during a critical power...
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Label Says 'Fights Algae' But Do You Need A Diesel Fuel Algaecide
When considering diesel fuel contamination by microbes, 'the devil is in the details'.
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To Make a Diesel Biocide More Effective, Don't Forget These Tips
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...