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Overdrive
| July 2014
EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT
COOLANTS AND ADDITIVES
Adding protection
By Dean Smallwood
H
eavy-duty engine coolants
and additives perform a tough
job in a tough environment,
so consistently having quality protec-
tion is a no-brainer. The evolution of
diesel engines has led to an abundance
of products, some required for specifi c
power units.
Diesel recovery
Amsoil Diesel Recovery is a
fuel additive formulated to
dissolve wax crystals that
form when diesel fuel
passes its cloud point. Diesel
Recovery, now available in
larger container sizes, is
designed to liquefy gelled fuel
and thaw frozen fuel filters.
Amsoil, amsoil.com
Cooling system repair
Bar's Leaks Cooling System Repair is formulated to stop cool-
ant leaks and antifreeze loss, prevent overheating and correct
other cooling system problems. A dual-cavity bottle contains
two formulas: One side includes a blend of carbon fiber sealer,
leak-sealing liquid and stop leak treatment made to stop and
prevent antifreeze loss, while the other side adds system pro-
tection in the form of water pump lubricant, corrosion inhibi-
tors and heat transfer agents.
Bar's Leaks, barsleaks.com
ULSD additive
Diesel Boost diesel fuel additive is designed
to stabilize and improve lubrication of ultra-
low-sulfur fuel. The additive is formulated to
fight corrosion and to be free of all metals,
ash and alcohol. In addition to cleaning the
fuel system and tank, the additive helps
increase BTU and cetane levels.
Diesel Fuel Boost, dieselfuelboost.com
Fuel treatment
FPPF Chemical Co. Fuel Power is a highly concen-
trated diesel fuel treatment formulated to disperse
water, clean precombustion deposits from fuel
systems, remove carbon deposits in the combustion
area and improve emissions control. The product
is designed to control waxing and gelling, lubricate
the fuel system and prevent acid formation.
FPPF Chemical Co., fppf.com
Treat and anti-gel
Howes Lubricator Diesel
Treat and Anti-Gel, designed
for ultra-low-sulfur fuel,
treats 320 gallons of diesel with
a half-gallon bottle. It is formulated to clean
and lubricate the fuel injection system, improve
combustion and power and prevent gelling in
cold temperatures.
Howes Lubricator, howeslube.com
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