Diesel Particulate Filters, Regens and the Combustion Process in Diesel Engines

Advanced emissions systems on newer diesel engines often utilize diesel particulate filters (DPFs) that help trap harmful emissions from being released into the air. When these filters start to fill up, they must go through a regeneration (regen) process that converts the soot accumulated in the filter into ash using chemical reactions at high temperatures. Regens have plagued diesel operators with reduced power and performance throughout the past several years and, unfortunately, High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) diesel engine technology takes most of the blame. There are multiple factors contributing to the combustion issues experienced by today’s diesel engines. Fortunately, the primary issues can be easily addressed — allowing the system to function properly and achieve maximum combustion — by using Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost. 1. Injector Deposits – Modern injectors have tolerances of 1 to 3 microns, so microscopic deposits will lead to injector plugging and/or insufficient fuel atomization. 2. Low Cetane – Naturally occurring cetane lower than 50 does not allow for maximum combustion, leading to an increase of unburnt fuel in the combustion chamber.   DIRTY INJECTORS lead to insufficient injection and poor atomization, resulting in reduced fuel combustion, power and performance. CLEAN INJECTORS lead to proper […]

How Treating Your Diesel Fuel with Diesel Kleen Will Save You Money at the Pump

Diesel fuel costs recently have soared to all-time highs. One way to reduce costs is with a quality diesel fuel additive like Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost. Here’s why.   Clean Dirty Fuel Injectors Over time, fuel injectors get clogged. When deposits form, the injector will stick and disrupt flow into the combustion chamber. If the injector sticks open, excess fuel can end up in the cylinder — resulting in increased emissions, decreased fuel economy and excessive power loss. If the injector sticks closed, the resulting insufficient amount of fuel leads to power loss and a rough-running engine. External deposits form on the injector tip to impede nozzle spray patterns and reduce combustion efficiency. Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost cleans dirty injectors and prevents injector sticking in both High-Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) and older systems.   Boost Cetane Levels Fuel economy suffers when fuel is not completely burned during the combustion process. Cetane is a high energy compound that improves overall combustion. The cetane number is a measure of the ignition quality of diesel fuel – the higher the cetane number, the shorter the ignition delay. Fuels with higher cetane numbers ignite more quickly and burn more completely, resulting in smoother running […]

How do I know how much additive to add to my diesel fuel?

Use our Product Calculator Tool to determine how much additive to use for your specific tank size.

How do the new 64 ounce containers treat the same amount as the 80 ounce containers?

The 64 ounce and 80 ounce bottles both treat 250 gallons. The 64 ounce bottle is slightly more concentrated to allow it to treat the same amount of fuel as the 80 ounce bottle. As long as you follow the directions on the label you are getting the exact same amount of active ingredients added to your fuel, and it will perform exactly the same.

Can Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost and Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost be used at the same time?

Yes, all Power Service products are compatible with each other and can be used at the same time. We have many customers that do not want to lose the performance improvements provided by Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost when the weather gets cold. Each product should be added to the fuel based on the instructions on the container. Treating with less product than stated in the instructions could result in less than acceptable performance.

Can Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner and Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost be used at the same time?

Yes, all Power Service products are compatible with each other and can be used at the same time. It is recommended to use Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner before winter to dehydrate your fuel tank to prevent icing problems when the weather gets cold.

Can Clear-Diesel Fuel & Tank Cleaner and Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost be used at the same time?

Yes, all Power Service products are compatible with each other and can be used at the same time.

Will use of Power Service diesel additives void my manufacturer’s warranty?

When used as directed, use of Power Service diesel fuel additives will not void any engine manufacturer’s warranty.

Are all Power Service Products endorsed by Cummins?

Currently, only Power Service Diesel Kleen and Diesel Fuel Supplement are endorsed by Cummins. While the other Power Service diesel additives are not specifically endorsed by Cummins, they are safe and effective for use in all diesel engines. In fact, Cummins dealers have access to and can sell the entire line of Power Service diesel additives.

The bottle of Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost I purchased does not have the “endorsed by Cummins” on it? It is the same product as in bottles that do have the endorsement on the label?

Yes, the product is the same no matter the label. Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost is endorsed by Cummins. No changes have been made to the formula, so every bottle carries this endorsement regardless of labeling – which is being updated to reflect Cummins’ confidence in the product