More Gasoline Problems - Refiners cut Detergents by up to 2/3 Over the past year or so, many auto dealers and service shops have noticed that they are having many more customer complaints about so called "drivability issues" including hard starting, engine knock, hesitation, stalling, rough idle, poor fuel economy, and even misfiring. Most of these [...]
MTBE and Ethanol as Gasoline Oxygenates
MTBE Phase Out in Gasoline's - Possible supply disruption The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has suggested potential impacts from the much-anticipated switch to ethanol from MTBE by major gasoline producers before the driving season in 2006. This rapid change-over, which is in-line with the state bans due to water contamination concerns, could result in supply [...]
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
For those of you who have waited, the day has finally arrived. Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) is here. In an attempt to clear up some of the misconceptions and misinformation on the EPA and ASTM requirements for ULSD I will try to set the record straight. You will first notice that this is very clear [...]
NCWM’s Premium Diesel Fuel Standards & Tests
The following are the five performance properties that comprise the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) Premium Diesel Fuel Standards. As of 2004, a Fuel marketer must meet all of these standards in order to be able to advertise a fuel as "Premium Diesel" in states that adopt the NCWM standards. 1. Energy (Btu) Content: The fuel must have [...]
