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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.
REDUCES CYLINDER WEAR, RETAINS
ENGINE OIL TBN LONGER
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. |
