Diesel Additive/Injection Cleaner???

[duskylim]

Sir duskylim,

tnx 4 d feedback sir..

i have read this thread and noted common downside of using fuel additive is failure of the engine caused by blocked fuel filter due to additive sediments trapped in it.

sir, may i please know the filtering capacity of automotive fuel filters used for conventional diesel engine in terms of microns?

onboard, we are using refiners/fine filters with 5 microns filtration limit.

and as per our experience, ferrocene dissolves cleanly especially if it is grounded fine prior to mixing with diesel, which is our handling procedure.

but we surely admit that we cannot observe 5 microns
undissolved particles
(if there would be any)

im going to try it anyway, and am not worried because "old school" diesel engines are not "maselan" compared to CRDIs, and can be easily rectified,
IF EVER trouble occured.

i am very much excited in trying out this additive, but still have to wait 2-3 months because im still under contract (onboard service).

please also note that im not always online due to my job's nature.

I will just post my evaluation results (positive and/or negative)
as soon as I tested it.

More horsepower..
God bless us all.

Eugene

Dear Eugene:

Most automotive air, oil and fuel filters are made from specially selected and treated filter papers, what may be described as a better, heavy-duty analogue of the filter papers used in Chemistry.

The quality of the paper, its coatings and treatment dictate the overall filtration qualities of the filter.

Of course there are other issues, like the filter casing, glues and seals and by-pass valving but those are not directly related to filtration.

Since this material is delivered as a solid with limited solubility in diesel fuel (which is why you have to grind it up), then the fines (solid materials left undissolved) will be trapped by a good fuel filter BEFORE they can enter and damage the injection system.

The quality of the local filters available here vary considerably.

One of the most popular is VIC of Japan(?) but it actually rates very poorly in tests made abroad.

My answer to that is to replace the filters regularly on a shortened maintenance schedule to avoid most problems.

It is more expensive but is safer and insures better reliability.

For more information, there are many sites on the Web that deal with the particulars of oil, lubrication and filters.

One of the best (in my opinion) is BITOG - Bob Is The Oil Guy - a site run by professional petroleum and lubrication engineer's dedicated to helping out the common man on the street.

In my experience, ship engines are FAR more tolerant to poor quality fuels and lubricants than their automotive counterparts.

They run slower and are much more rugged in construction.

I myself make a diesel fuel additive which I use to improve power and fuel economy.

I have been doing this for several years now and I believe that I make one of the best if not the best diesel fuel additive available.

If you are ever in the Metro Manila - Q.C. area look me up and I will give you a sample and a ride in my diesel pickups.

P.M. me if you are interested.

Sincerely,

Dusky Lim