Clean your Diesel Fuel

Phil №❶ · **November 20, 2011, 07:00:15**

For those who have / are in trouble with diesel fuel quality, this link may be helpful. I haven't tried it, but I am considering it. Manufactured in Oz, so not sure if our cousins overseas can obtain it easily or not.

http://www.fuelmaster.net.au/?gclid=CKL54-vQxKwCFURV4godb0rsqQ

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: November 20, 2011, 07:01:22**

Tried it, in my car that is!

Ultralights · **Reply #2: November 20, 2011, 09:30:08**

stops "pinging"..... really, in a diesel, that requires so called pinging to run. hence diesels are made of cast iron usually so they can withstand the forces induced with heat ignition..

Phil №❶ · **Reply #3: November 20, 2011, 09:44:03**

Can be used in petrol engines, I guess that's what they were making reference to.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #4: November 21, 2011, 03:58:35**

Received a reply to my enquiry today

Available through resellers in Qld, Nsw & Vic only.

Sizes are 1Lt $ 50
5Lt $ 218
20Lt $ 768
200Lt $6800

Add 10% GST on all of the above.

1Lt Delivery fee $10.00 + GST anywhere in Oz

BTW, I have absolutely NO affiliation with the company or product, thinking about trying it though.

The dilution rate is 4000:1 so it goes a long way & seems to be cheap insurance against water intrusion, fungal growth etc.

Dazzler · **Reply #5: November 21, 2011, 08:02:53**

Thanks for the research Phil... I did 68,000 kms in 28 months without an issue in my CRDi and many others on here have had their Diesels for more than 3 years (or done more than 100,000 kms) without an issue, but as you say some may opt for the insurance

Phil №❶ · **Reply #6: November 21, 2011, 08:17:41**

Well lindlake is currently forking out significant $ for repairs because, according to Hyundai, he got bad fuel. At 18.75 c / fill, if it does what it says....... well.

I'm really pleased that most people are not subject to fuel reliability issues, but the integrity of the fuel is up to the service station owner. Even if the fuel is not bad, this gear effectively deals with water as well. I think I just talked myself into it.

Dazzler · **Reply #7: November 21, 2011, 08:24:47**

Hey Phil, I'll play the devil's advocate here.. How do we know it really works

Phil №❶ · **Reply #8: November 21, 2011, 08:26:50**

Well we believe everything that's on the web, don't we.

Lakes · **Reply #9: November 21, 2011, 08:48:10**

Phil if you have some now can't see it hurting anything. but as i have said i like to stick to the same servo keep recepts. as if i have trouble & hyundai blame fuel i can go to the servo, they can see there supplier and sort Hyundai out. or Hyundai can sort them out, eather way your covered. but ask that products supplier will they 100% back there product.
good luck with it.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #10: November 21, 2011, 09:57:35**

I have emailed the chap and asked him to provide some reputable companies that use this product. If he can't or won't, then neither will I.

Dazzler · **Reply #11: November 21, 2011, 10:04:46**

Good thinking

Lakes · **Reply #12: November 22, 2011, 06:04:54**

Phil, a few guys with Trucks i know that cover a lot of k's, & some other guys with common rail Vans & utes have told me they use Wynnes Diesel Treatment every 5,000k. also many moons back i think we had a guy post here that said a Bus company use Wynnes diesel treatment and claim economy gains & power gains. well i use & have used wynnes diesel treatment twice in my CRDi 6 speed @ 5,000k & 10,000k its $29 a bottle @ supercheap well have i noticed a gain? no, but have not noticed a loss eather so will keep useing it. just thought i'd tell you.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #13: November 22, 2011, 07:04:47**

Lakes
Thanks for that, it is worth considering.

If your following poor lindlake, looks like he's up fro $2000 to replace his injectors. The gear I'm looking at is 18.75 cents / fill @ 60 litres. I'm waiting for a response from the supplier & will decide from there.

Lakes · **Reply #14: November 22, 2011, 18:18:25**

Quote from: 847563 on November 22, 2011, 07:04:47

Lakes
Thanks for that, it is worth considering.

If your following poor lindlake, looks like he's up fro $2000 to replace his injectors. The gear I'm looking at is 18.75 cents / fill @ 60 litres. I'm waiting for a response from the supplier & will decide from there.

have not seen lindlakes posts? sorry to hear that. the service tech i use told me when i had Betsy that the reason he thinks fuel filter should be changed @ 30,000k is injectors are very expencive changing filter helps stop wear & tear. as well as only use diesel from the big 4 keep recepts. were is Lindlakes thread?

AlanHo · **Reply #15: November 22, 2011, 18:36:43**

Lindlakes sad story is here
https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11150.0

Lakes · **Reply #16: November 23, 2011, 06:00:59**

thank you Alan

Phil №❶ · **Reply #17: November 23, 2011, 06:58:35**

Have just obtained a reply from the supplier ( refer reply #10)

He is unable to supply any reputable companies using this product, due to confidentiality reasons. He did supply an un-headed document, unsigned & of dubious authenticity attesting to the value of the product. So I guess, caveat emptor.

Dazzler · **Reply #18: November 23, 2011, 11:20:40**

Thanks for the update Phil

Lakes · **Reply #19: November 23, 2011, 19:10:02**

Quote from: 847563 on November 23, 2011, 06:58:35

Have just obtained a reply from the supplier ( refer reply #10)

He is unable to supply any reputable companies using this product, due to confidentiality reasons. He did supply an un-headed document, unsigned & of dubious authenticity attesting to the value of the product. So I guess, caveat emptor.

Thanks Phil, if you look at very old posts you might see mention of a product thumper used & i think a guy named Teapot??? used it too, well a guy at work told me to use it & i did on betsy my 5 speed for about the first year or so i think it was made by chemtech an Aussie company i used it mainly to stop Algea as a friend got that and had to have his tank removed cleaned out ( big job ). but the servo i go to i know the Aussie owner so if i had trouble i'm sure he would help contact supplier. but don't want trouble. never had a problem once in Trucks at work i drive sometimes, could ask Fleet Serve what they use as they service the trucks and a lot of long range diesel trucks for big companies. every time they service one of the trucks i drive i can feel the improvement. but when Toyota service the new Hi ace van i can't tell any difference just its been washed LOL.
if i get time i'll go to Fleet serve & ask if they use a diesel treatment product

Dazzler · **Reply #20: November 23, 2011, 19:15:14**

Quote from: Lakes on November 23, 2011, 19:10:02

Thanks Phil, if you look at very old posts you might see mention of a product thumper used & i think a guy named Teapot??? used it too,

That would be Eyma Teapot.. Ironically I was only talking to James on facebook a day or two ago and suggested he visit us (he was concerned he might not remember his password)

Mel · **Reply #21: November 24, 2011, 12:44:54**

If you add something to the fuel and have a problem who would be responsible? The fuel company would blame the additive company and vice versa so I would be hesitant in adding something to the fuel as it may effect the warranty if the fuel was tested and found to contain and additive that may have caused a problem.
I personally have used vortex diesel in my car and have only had one issue with water in the fuel after floods in country NSW late last year. This was caught by the fuel filter and while annoying (I had only just replaced the fuel filter) a flush and new filter and the problem was fixed. I was told I could have taken the bill to Caltex as I have a log book and all fuel receipts but couldn't be bothered with the hassle. It is normally about 4c per litre more expensive than your average diesel price and I find worth the money (IMO)
cut and paste from the Caltex website:
Our Vortex Diesel is an Australian first. It cleans the vehicle's fuel system as you drive and has been formatted with the latest diesel technology in mind.
Vortex Diesel contains an anti-foaming agent that significantly reduces the risk of splashing. It also eliminates most of the odours that are associated with traditional diesel fuel.
We believe it's the most refined fuel for advanced turbo-diesel engines on the market.
Key benefits:
Cleans the engine while driving
Improves engine efficiency
Reduces foaming to prevent splashback
Suitable for all diesel-powered vehicles

Lakes · **Reply #22: November 24, 2011, 19:04:32**

Mel good point there, but as i use Wynnes every 5,000k @ $29 a small bottle, and Caltex Vortex from same servo, with a tank or too of Shell & sometimes BP BUT HAVE EVERY RECEPT. if there was trouble & Hyundai said its due to the fuel then the fuel company said its due to Wynnes, i think Wynnes being a very old company would stand by there product. a long time back pre vortex, a guy i know had water in diesel it hydraliced his motor so was up for a new motor, he had an account with a caltex servo, this was pre wooly's too. caltex covered the cost for repair. but i don't know if they still back there product now? you would have to check with Caltex. but i know for a fact that BP back all there fuel products. if you can prove thats all you use. so if anyone is worried just stick to BP keep recepts.

i'm sad to hear about lindlakes problems and Hyundai's responce i think with the cost of a gunuine Hyundai fuel filter being higher than the cost of a M Benz diesel fuel filter they would garantee the injection i would be taking the matter to court & have service parts recepts to shame them.