AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
(DFC) combines the superior detergency of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate
(ADF) and the excellent anti-gelling properties of AMSOIL Cold
Flow Improver (ACF) in one convenient package, without sacrificing
performance.
IMPROVES EFFICIENCY
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
is formulated with excellent detergency properties to help keep
injectors, rings and piston crowns lubricated and free of soot.
Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver cleans dirty injectors,
improving fuel economy by up to five percent and restoring horsepower
to like new. Acceleration is improved and with regular use, Diesel
Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver continues to enhance performance
by keeping injectors clean. The net savings on fuel expense can
result in no additional cost to vehicle operation.
ULTRA-LOW-SULFUR DIESEL FUEL CHALLENGES
The reduced sulfur levels in modern ultra-low-sulfur
diesel fuel (ULSD) result in reduced lubricity, the property that
controls wear in the fuel injectors and fuel pump. Improving lubricity
in ULSD is difficult because it must be done without adding sulfur
back into the fuel. Additionally, ULSD is subjected to extensive
refining, making it even more difficult to treat. For these reasons,
many competitive claims are not based on ULSD fuels, rendering
them inaccurate and irrelevant. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus
Cold Flow Improver is formulated specifically for modern ULSD
fuel. It improves lubricity, helps maintain engine oil TBN and
prevents soot loading.
With high rates of exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) in modern diesel engines, acids from combustion are of particular
concern. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver neutralizes
acids during combustion. It helps reduce acid-caused cylinder
wear and helps extend engine oil TBN, maintaining engine oil quality
longer for better protection.
MINIMIZES SOOT LOADING
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
is a powerful cleaner that cleans fuel injectors and piston rings
for improved combustion and better sealing. It minimizes soot
generated from incomplete combustion and helps keep soot out of
the crankcase. Reduced sootloading controls soot-related wear
and engine oil viscosity increase.
SUPERIOR COLD-WEATHER PERFORMANCE
As the temperature drops, the wax naturally found
in diesel fuel begins to form crystals. The point at which wax
crystals form is known as the cloud point. These wax crystals
eventually clog the fuel filter and starve the engine of fuel,
preventing it from starting. While low quality fuels may form
wax crystals in temperatures as warm as 40°F (4°C), most
fuels have a cloud point near 32°F (0°C). The point at
which the wax crystals clog the fuel filter is known as the cold
filter-plugging point (CFPP). AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold
Flow Improver lowers the CFPP by as much as 34°F (19°C)
in ULSD.
It also reduces the pour-point temperature of
treated diesel fuel, providing better fuel delivery to the injectors
during cold weather. It is formulated with a jet-fuel-type deicer
that disperses water to control ice formation in all sections
of the fuel system. Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
minimizes the need for the use of #1 diesel fuel, enabling better
fuel economy, performance and lubricity.
POUR POINT VS. CFPP
It is important to distinguish between CFPP and
pour point. Many competitors make great claims regarding pour
point, leading consumers to believe their products are superior
when they actually have an inferior CFPP. Once fuel surpasses
its cloud point, the wax crystals begin to clog the fuel filter.
The CFPP temperature is a more important characteristic than pour
point because the engine will not run if fuel cannot pass through
the fuel filter.
REDUCED NEED FOR #1 DIESEL FUEL
One traditional solution to cold weather problems
in diesel engines is the use of #1 diesel fuel, which is diesel
fuel diluted with kerosene. While #1 diesel fuel has an advantage
in low-temperature operability, there are also several disadvantages.
The energy content of #1 diesel fuel is about 95 percent of that
of #2 diesel fuel, resulting in reduced fuel economy and less
horsepower. In addition, the kerosene used in #1 diesel fuel provides
less lubrication for the fuel pump and fuel distributor, increasing
the likelihood for wear on these critical components. AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver minimizes the need for blending
standard #2 diesel fuel with lower-quality #1 diesel fuel, helping
to maintain fuel economy and keep engines functioning normally.
RECOMMENDATIONS
One 16-oz. bottle of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate
Plus Cold Flow Improver treats 40 gallons of fuel. Diesel Concentrate
Plus Cold Flow Improver will show no signs of solidifying in its
concentrated state in the bottle until the temperature reaches
-22°F (-30°C). It will only freeze in its concentrated
state, and AMSOIL recommends storing it at temperatures above
0°F (-18°C). If Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
is allowed to freeze in the bottle it can be thawed and used.
When mixed with diesel fuel, Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow
Improver effectively improves diesel fuel cold-temperature properties.
It is important to treat fuel before it has reached its cloud
point as Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver will not dissolve
wax crystals which have already formed in the fuel.
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
meets federal regulations for ULSD fuel. It complies with federal
low-sulfur content requirements for use in diesel motor vehicles
and non-road engines. While Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow
Improver is formulated specifically for ULSD fuel, it also performs
well with non-ULSD fuels, including biodiesel.
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver
is specifically formulated to improve the lubrication of fuel
system components, improve fuel flow, help maintain fuel integrity
and prevent the fuel filter and injectors from clogging. Diesel
Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver is recommended for diesel-powered
vehicles, home heating oil and kerosene heating systems.
