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.
