Story & photo by Randy S. Peregrino
CHEVRON Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, recently introduced an addition to its line of fuel system additive products, and this time it’s for diesel engines. The new Techron D Concentrate ultra-high-performance diesel fuel system cleaner is formulated to aid in cleaning fuel injectors in order to keep it working like brand new.
“Caltex always aims to help its customers keep their vehicles at their optimal performance. With Techron D Concentrate, our customers will enjoy its benefits and precision clean-technology feature to having superior clean engines. Our retailers will be able to provide an innovative solution to help their diesel engine-based customers,” Finished Lubricants Area Business Manager Hafiz Nasar said.
Diesel engines are known to be more susceptible to carbon deposits, particularly the injector, which is one of the main contributors to smoke belching. Because these deposits found on the exterior tips of the injector affect the component’s efficiency to spray equal pattern of fuel into the cylinder, as well as the internal part of the nozzle spray channels, which reduce the flow of fuel. Further, the problem on inefficient fuel delivery transcends other issues, such as loss of power, increased fuel consumption and higher emissions.
In order to address and further prevent these frustrating issues, all it takes is one 16-ounce. bottle of the new additive to treat up to 80 liters of diesel fuel every 5,000 km. That’s an absolute long-term solution for diesel engines in rapidly restoring lost power; improve responsiveness, drivability and noise reduction; maximize fuel economy and remove carbon deposits in the entire fuel system. Enhanced cold starting and combustion are also achievable, thanks to the added cetane boost. Likewise, the high treat of cetane improver performs the critical role in the ignition function by reducing any form of delay that affects fuel delivery into the combustion chamber. As a result, apart from improved cold starting, it also reduces white smoke on start-up. More important, it lowers particulates, hydrocarbons and carbon-monoxide emissions, as well as reduces nitrogen oxides discharge from heavy-duty diesel engines.
Another formulation added was Techron’s Precision Clean Technology, which targets and removes stubborn deposits even from the murkiest corners of the fuel system not visible to the naked eye. The way it works is that its unique formula bonds with and breaks apart carbon leftovers, such as harmful nozzle deposits, internal diesel injector deposits, indirect injection and high-speed direct injection injectors. Tests validated that utilizing Techro D Concentrate restored injectors with only 20 percent flow remaining to an impressive 99 percent flow. Moreover, the additive is also effective in removing internal diesel injector deposits, as shown in engine testing and collaborative work with original equipment manufacturers.
Interestingly, Techron D Concentrate was also tested to be as effective even in older engines as with those equipped with the latest common rail diesel mechanisms. More so, it is also safe to use with other types of diesel fuel, such as ultra-low sulfur diesel, bio diesel and bio diesel blends among others. While the new additive has strong formulation to clean and prevent carbon buildups, it will not damage in any way other fuel system components such as fuel and particulate filters.
“Techron D Concentrate is now available in the market with a promo price of P355 per bottle. Now, motorist can expect more with having superior clean engines,” Nasar said.
Image credits: Randy S. Peregrino