Diesel fuel contains a number of additives.
igniter together with the cetane number increases flammability.
Oxidation Inhibitor improves fuel stability during storage.
Defoamer prevents the formation of foam when filling with fuel.
antismoke. Due to the catalytic effect, complete combustion of carbon particles occurs.
surfactant reduces deposits in the injection system.
Conductivity additive, prevents the formation of electrostatic charges.
Metal deactivators needed to deactivate copper ions that act as oxidation catalysts.
Anti-thickener improves cold flow (filterability, ability to release wax).
fragrances should neutralize the characteristic odor.
Antinagar reduces the temperature of soot and carbon deposits formation in the exhaust gas particle filters.
Biosides prevent bacterial growth.
Additives improve fuel pump lubrication for wear protection.
Winter diesel fuel
The fuel supply system is equipped with preheating.
Additives can be added to diesel fuel in winter:
1. Autol Desolite D/DW, LM Fliessfit, Valvoline Winterfit or Veedol Diesel Aktiv.
Attention! For fuels that freeze at -22°C, additional amounts of antithickener only in exceptional cases have a positive effect.
2. Addition of lead-free gasoline. But this worsens the flammability. If summer is used (from 0 to -15°С) and the usual winter (from -15 to -25°C) fuel, it is recommended to add no more than 30% of regular gasoline. Based on a full fuel tank (65 l) this will amount to a maximum of 19 liters of gasoline. If the temperature does not reach the indicated negative values, then it is necessary to add correspondingly less gasoline. Of course, the engine will run uneconomically on such a mixture, it will start worse. In addition, the engine will run harder. Accordingly, the load on the engine parts will increase slightly. Therefore, as soon as the temperature allows, refill with diesel fuel.
How to save fuel
Accelerate smoothly, but shift to the next gear as soon as possible. When the desired speed is reached, shift into the highest gear and do not press the accelerator pedal. The engine should only be run at high speeds when overtaking or when driving in traffic.