How to spot a fake Provent 200 filter. When it comes time to replace your Provent 200 Filter, be aware of the damage these non-genuine knock off filters can cause… As you know, Catch Cans (or oil separators) are designed to filter fine oil droplets or crank case fumes from entering the...
What is FTC Decarbonizer? FTC Decarbonizer is a combustion enhancer that readily disperses fuel to play a catalytic role during the combustion process. As scientifically accepted, some elements act as catalysts and help promote combustion. FTC Decarbonizer contains Ferrous Picrate, which produces Fe++ions, which are proven to be one of the...
As a fleet operator or a large diesel user, you’ll undoubtedly have an ongoing interest in keeping your operating costs under control. At Cost Effective Maintenance, we can help by offering proven cost reduction initiatives. Many bulk fuel users are seeing first hand that even though the diesel being delivered...
According to Brid Walker, of Cost Effective Maintenance, “There’s a big window of opportunity on how to fix engine blow-by problems, before serious engine wear occurs. Most drivers can easily tell when things aren’t quite right, for example, the engine is... Getting tired and down on power Starting to breathe heavy Using more oil...
These days it’s quite common for people to recommend a catch can, and rightly so! Separating the oil from crank case fumes is a great idea, as it is responsible for a fair share of engine problems. But first, it’s important to understand.... why a catch can could be useful?...
To assist with the ever increasing volume of orders being dispatched to the USA and internationally, it was time for CEM to engage the help of a well-established international distributor. Finding a business that could handle all the technical requests and was set up to handle large volumes of domestic...
Engine Blowby problems or Cylinder “Blow-by” (excessive crankcase pressure) is a common and worrying problem encountered by most truckies at some stage in their career. Concern is certainly justified, as it typically means an expensive engine rebuild is necessary, and this is usually recommended by mechanics and dealers. But, according to...
We continually hear of modern low emission, heavy duty truck engines having to be rebuilt at only 600,000km or less, and many stories of long periods out of service. One of the biggest issues in maintaining reliability is keeping the emission control equipment working properly. Normally, this just means keeping everything...
According to the laws of physics, power is the rate of performing work. When applied to a diesel powered coal mining fleet, an increase in power results in an increase in production. Of course, a production drive is a little more complicated, but never-the-less, more power is one method of...
Cold weather starting becomes increasingly more difficult as engine deposits build up over time. Types of operation, such as excessive idling, short run time, light work and city type driving, all contribute to deposit formation which can result in poor cold start. All these operating conditions do not allow efficient...
