In general, the fuel quality of New Zealand delivered fuel is of acceptable but varied standard. The regulations require that it meets given standards - and it does. However, that does not mean it is contaminant or water free. For Diesel Over 80% of all diesel and fuel system issues are caused by contaminants including water in the fuel. Contamination can affect a wide range of systems and can accelerate component wear and decrease service life. Even if no immediate failure

INTRODUCTION / PURPOSE Desenvolvimento Rodoviário S.A (DERSA) operates a large ferry fleet in the Sao Paulo, Brazil region. The fleet has experienced severe problems arising from "sludge formation" in the diesel fuel delivery system, including tanks. The consequences of this sludge formation include clogging of fuel supply lines, an unacceptably high frequency of filter replacement as well as significant, undesireable exhaust emissions. The purpose of this report is to docum

We have a number of clients who have been told by their equipment supplier, auto brand, truck brand, that the use of any additives in their equipment WILL void any warranty on the vehicle. It is their right to say that, in the hope that many will believe their position. However legally, the situation here in New Zealand is much the same onus as in USA (see below) In NZ, consumers have the Consumer Guarantees Act, and commercially we have the Fair Trading Act, which this falls