Frequently Asked Questions
What Are FPC Applications?
FPC may be used in any liquid hydrocarbon fuel. Four grades at dosing ratios of 1:1600, 1:3200, 1:5000 and 1:10,000 are supplied depending on customers’ fuel usage, ie annual fuel offtake of 3 million litres would require 1:1600 grade whereas offtake of 50 million litres would require 1:10,000 grade.
The fuel is generally treated at bulk storage tanks and Fuel Technology engineers can design and supply dosing systems to accurately treat fuel automatically either at time of fuel delivery or at time of refuelling vehicles.
Can FPC Be Used With Bio Diesel?
Consensus among many engine manufacturers is the use of Bio Diesel will result in a slight power and fuel efficiency loss. FPC will provide increased power and fuel efficiencies therefore negating these losses.
What Independent Testing Has Been Conducted?
FPC formulation has undergone rigorous testing in some of the world’s leading laboratories including world renowned Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas. Many other independent tests have quantified the fuel efficiencies provided by FPC.
Will FPC Harm Engines?
FPC will not harm engine components. In fact, FPC has been proven to do just the opposite by improving combustion to the point where abrasive hard carbon build-up is virtually eliminated. As a result, engine wear related to hard carbon build-up (ie rings, injectors, valves and liners etc) is reduced. Further, oil contaminants are reduced, cutting down on the wear to lower engine components.
Do Engine Manufacturers Recomend FPC?
Generally speaking, engine manufacturers have played down independent after-market products not sold with their name or part number. FPC is no exception to this rule.
Will Engine Manufacturers Void Engine Warranty If I Use FPC?
Engine manufacturers will not void engine warranty if FPC is used. Written verification of this from most engine manufacturers is on file with Fuel Technology and available upon request.
Will Contaminants Increase In The Engine Oil If I Use FPC?
Studies conducted by engine manufacturers show that as the soot content of the oil increases so does the iron content of the oil. Oil analysis by FPC users consistently confirm that FPC decreases soot content of the engine oil and accordingly, the metallic contaminants in the oil.
Will FPC Change Fuel Specifications?
At recommended mixing ratio of fuel FPC does not change fuel specifications.
Will Exhaust Temperatures Increase When Using FPC?
Generally speaking, due to a faster combustion with more of the heat used as power and less after burning, exhaust temperatures will decrease slightly (10 - 15°C) when using FPC.
Will I Notice A Power Increase With FPC?
Tests indicate that FPC will increase horsepower and torque ratings because of the increased average pressure developed by a reduction in combustion time.
Do I Need To Mechanically Mix FPC With My Fuel?
The carrier for FPC will readily mix in all liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Therefore, it is not necessary to mechanically mix FPC with gasoline, diesel and lighter fuel oils. However, it is recommended that FPC be added before or as each new shipment of fuel is added to storage tanks from the fuel supplier's truck to ensure quicker dispersement.
What Happens If Fuel Is Over Treated Or Under Treated With FPC?
Treatment at less than the manufacturer's recommended ratio can reduce the effectiveness of FPC and prevent the user from realising the full benefit from the product.
Over treatment, while not harmful, is a waste of money.
What If I See A Yellow Substance Collected In My Fuel Line Filter?
FPC contains a chemical that will stain water and other organic materials in the fuel. If you have free water, insoluble gums and/or waxes in your fuel these will be trapped in the fuel line filter and will eventually be stained yellow by FPC. This is to your advantage as FPC will help identify these fuel related contaminants.
FPC will also prevent and/or kill any fungal or bacterial growths which can propagate in tank water bottoms.
