General Diesel Knowledge

Why Antigels Don’t Melt Ice: The Hidden Water Problem in Winter Diesel

Learn why preventative antigels can’t stop fuel filter icing caused by standing tank water, and how the 3-step winter prep system prevents costly cold-weather downtime.

Is Red Dye Diesel Safe for Your Modern Truck? What You Need to Know

What you need to know about the recent changes to the red-dye diesel laws for your truck — how it will effect your truck and what you can do for red-dye stains in your diesel fuel system.

Separating Fuel Science from Snake Oil: Jessica Crabtree on FreightWaves’s Brake Check Podcast

Power Service Chemist Jessica Crabtree joins FreightWaves Brake Check to bust diesel fuel economy myths, explain HPCR injector fouling, and prevent DPF failure.

Red-Dyed Diesel for On-Road Use: Rules, Residual Risks, and Protecting Your Fuel System

Can you run red-dyed diesel on public roads during emergency waivers? Learn the tax deferral rules, Solvent Red 164 staining risks, and how to protect HPCR systems.

Is Your Diesel Fleet Drinking Bad Fuel? We Are on The Heavy Duty Parts Report Podcast

Are your trucks burning through fuel faster than they should or spending way too much time in the shop for premature filter changes and constant DPF regenerations? The problem might not be driver habits or engine wear—it’s the fuel in the tank.

Preparing Farm Diesel Equipment for Winter: 3 Steps Before the First Freeze

Fuel chemist Jessica Crabtree shares 3 critical steps in Farm Futures to winterize farm diesel equipment, stop fuel gelling, and prevent ice-plugged filters.

Why Record Diesel Prices Demand a New Maintenance Playbook

Record diesel prices make fuel economy critical. Discover how HPCR injector deposits and frequent DPF regens waste fuel, and how a two-step routine recovers up to 6% in lost mileage.

Jessica Crabtree in Work Truck: Why Modern Diesels Need a New Fuel Playbook

Jessica Crabtree breaks down HPCR fuel demands, internal injector deposits (IDIDs), and DPF protection in Work Truck. Read the article recap.

How to Bring Your Diesel Out of Hibernation: A Spring Start-Up Guide

By Jessica Crabtree Director of Technical Services, Power Service Products Don’t risk a “No-Start Monday.” Learn how to remove diesel fuel algae, clear winter condensation and protect your injectors with our expert spring start-up guide for RV and Ag equipment. Your 3-Step Guide to a Flawless Spring Start-Up Bringing a diesel engine out of hibernation is more than just turning the key. To prevent clogged filters and smoky starts, you need a plan. Our Spring Diesel Start-Up Checklist breaks the process down into four simple phases: Fuel Stabilization, The Deep Flush, Mechanical Walkarounds, and the First Start-Up. Use this expert-backed guide to clear out the winter sludge and maximize your fuel economy from day one. [Download and Print the Checklist] Quick Summary: The 3-Step Spring Fuel Fix The Problem: Winter temperature swings cause tank condensation, leading to “diesel algae,” water contamination, and injector-tip erosion. The Solution: 1. Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner to remove water and “polish” stored fuel. 2. Diesel Injector & DPF Flush for a one-tank flush to deep clean the entire fuel system. 3. Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost for every fill-up to maintain peak performance and provide much-needed lubricity protection. 1. How to Remove Water and Algae […]

What Happens to Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather?

What Happens to Diesel Fuel in Cold Weather?