Winter is the time of year that really puts diesel trucks and tractors to the test. Sure, a boosted engine loves cold air, but you know what doesn’t? The fuel that makes these workhorses run. That’s ...

Before we get into this discussion about the best diesel fuel additives, it's important to understand exactly what diesel additives are. During the refining process, diesel fuel receives a rating ...

There are many diesel fuel additive companies in North America supplying numerous different additive products formulated for diesel powered equipment. Each of these vendors claim their specific ...

Diesel fuel goes bad with time, but additives can make it last longer and improve performance. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / AutoGuide.com. If your diesel car, truck, or even farm equipment ...

Winter’s approach brings truck fueling systems into a different focus. Although fuel filters and water separators get routine checks year round, as ambient temperatures begin to drop, the actual fuel ...

The appearance of the pumps may not change but the diesel fuel they dispense will soon undergo a seasonal shift. Pilot Flying J, Love’s and TravelCenters of America each use cold flow, broad spectrum ...

Pilot Flying J, Love’s and TravelCenters of America are among truck stops using cold-flow broad spectrum additives to treat fuel at cold-weather locations for the winter. “With the exception of our ...

“Cetane Number.” It’s a rating in the diesel world that perks up our ears. We know it’s an important variable in the fuel that powers our rigs. But for most of us who drive diesel vehicles, the role ...

This work investigates the effect of a multifunctional diesel fuel additive package used with RapeSeed Oil (RSO) as a fuel in a DI heavy duty diesel engine. The effects on fuel injectors’ cleanliness ...

This article is the second of two articles drafted to define what chemistries are needed in petroleum diesel fuel additives in order to create the best possible additive products to insure optimum ...