Forté’s tips on diesel contamination
Diesel treatment specialist Forté has issued guidance for fleets on how to reduce the risk of contaminated diesel fuel using its products.
Explaining how and why diesel fuel contamination occurs, the company said: “Put simply, modern fuel systems of diesel engines can create pressures between 1250 to well over 2000 bar.
“With the increase of bio content in modern fuels, biofuel’s hygroscopic nature absorbs moisture, which can be a breeding ground for the growth of bacteria and fungi.
“This causes diesel fuel contamination, which enters the fuel tank, leading to blockages, faults and ultimately vehicle breakdowns.”
In order to reduce the risk of diesel fuel contamination, the company recommends using Forté Diesel Treatment to clean the fuel system at regular intervals and maintain fuel system cleanliness, efficiency and restore fuel injector spray patterns and operation.
“Regularly treating bulk fuel tanks will ensure all vehicles filling from that tank, will receive the benefits of cleaning the fuel system,” the firm continued.
“Treatment within the bulk tank will prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
“Our innovative solution helps to reduce the possibility of particle ingress to the fuel pump and injectors; provide vital additional lubrication to the system during the priming process – up to 46 per cent; provide an effective and quick clean-up of the fuel system components, maximising fuel economy; and much more.
“Ensuring that you put in place the right preventative solutions to avoid diesel fuel contamination is essential when it comes to looking after vehicles, and improving customer satisfaction. For more on this topic, or if you have a query about our products, please get in touch with us.”
