Quality Fuels & Additives

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Quality Fuels & Additives

Although we do not recommend any particular brands or types of fuels, it is worth noting that the quality of the fuel you use will, of course, have an effect on both the performance and fuel system maintenance.

Ethanol, Bio Diesel & Water Absorbtion

With the introduction of Ethanol based petrol and Bio Diesel, while there may be some arguable benefit for the environment, these fuels have also created some problems. Ethanol will absorb moisture form the atmosphere causing the potential build up of water in a fuel tank. Water is not combustible and can cause wear in fuel injector pumps and fuel injectors. Modern petrol fuelled engines react very adversely to the presence of water.
Similarly with diesel driven engines, Bio Diesel can also absorb water from the atmosphere. The presence of water in a diesel fuel tank can cause a bacteria to form and grow at the interface between the water and fuel, blocking the fuel filter and causing complete engine failure. Further, with the modern common rail diesel engines, water can become very harmful through the fuel injector pump and particularly the fuel injectors.
While the recommended method of controlling water is to drain the water from a fuel tank, Pro-Ma PT5 Petrol Fuel Treatment and DT5 Diesel Fuel Treatment have a “Surfactant” as a main ingredient. The Surfactant breaks down the water into tiny droplets and then completely encapsulates that droplet within a long chain polymer molecule so no actual water touches any part of the engine components as it is harmlessly expelled through the exhaust system.

Fuels Have a Limited Lifespan

Ethanol based fuels also have a limited life span with the ethanol and fuel separating if fuel is not used relatively quickly. As ethanol is very corrosive, stale fuel can cause serious damage to fuel systems resulting in expensive repairs. Pro-Ma Systems Fuel Treatments can assist to stabilise fuel in fuel tanks again affording maximum protection.

Octane Ratings

Another common question and one that can become confusing is, what octane rated petrol fuel should I use. We recommend you refer to your manufacturer’s handbook as some engine manufacturers now have a particular octane rated fuel as a condition of the warranty offered. However, although the PT5 Petrol Fuel Treatment does not technically raise the octane rating of fuel, it gives the same benefit of a higher octane by approximately 4 to 5 points. This can translate to major savings at the fuel pump as lower rated octane petrol can be approximately .14 cents cheaper. Both the PT5 Petrol Treatment and DT5 Diesel Treatment can significantly save money in fuel consumption through the combustion modifier causing fuel to burn completely and more efficiently. You will enjoy more kilometres from every tank.