Unsuitable Fuels - The effects on FIE

The attached download shows the effects of differing fuels on components in distibutor pumps, although these pumps are quite old now, the effects of the fuel on common rail, PD and VP style fuel pumps is very similar.

Fuel quality is vital to any Diesel fuel system. The fuel not ony lubricates the reciprocating parts but also is used to cool the pumps and injectors on high pressure injection systems.

The use of Bio fuels and other types of alternate Diesel fuel should be seriously considered before use in any Diesel vehicle. The consequences of incorrect fuel can be catastrophic and may invalidate the warranty supplied by the manufacturer of the Fuel Injection System.

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