Recent content by betterdiesel

Turtle, Respectfully, I recommend that you delete the entire thread starting with your first response in which you cite an extremely old and technically outdated journal paper from a University of MN lab study that was not on the same par as the certified testing used to qualify the current...

For those who are interested, here are a couple of tips from users of The Edge CTS monitor. These are customers of mine who also belong to the Ford Truck Enthusiasts internet forum. The thread can probably be found by searching keywords either "EnerBurn" or "Edge CTS", has title: "Any...

Yes, the smoke test is performed by trained professionals (not me) and they know how and where to sample of the exhaust stream upstream of the DPF, or they remove the DPF before performing the test. I thought I made this clear - at least I tried to. In short, they know not to "shoot...

These are all valid questions. Let's start with the comparison of results from large engines under controlled conditions versus smaller diesel engines operated under "real-world" variable conditions of load, rpm, wind, etc. The additive product has the same effect regardless of engine size...

Most end-users of products that are effective at eliminating soot and carbon deposits are looking to keep the engine out of the shop due to premature failure of exhaust-side components caused by soot build-up. In addition to the DPF these include the exhaust turbo-charger, the EGR, the EGR...

The actual cost of fuel treated with EnerBurn is ~$0.08/gallon, or ~ $0.015/mile for the long-distance trucker. Initial "clean-out and conditioning" dose is 1 ounce per 20 gallons. I recommend reducing to 1 ounce per 25 gallons for maintaining results over the long-term.

Not claiming that EnerBurn fixes worn out rings. Only that the ring seal can be improved when carbon deposits are eliminated on rings that are still mechanically sound. Not poo pooing cetane as a fundamental aspect of fuel chemistry, nor cetane number as an important indicator of fuel...

Hey, at least I am trying to provide good info while maintaining a degree of professionalism. Taking stuff I say out of context is not helpful. It is destructive for readers to add their own negative interpretation to something I say. If something I contribute doesn't compute based on...

No, the additive does nothing to mechanically improve ring seals. It just eliminates carbon build-up so that they seal better.

Treadmill, yes I am a sales person and I am also a scientist and an engineer and a product expert for fuel combustion catalysts and other types of fuel additives. End-user testimonials are not my favorite, but the truck transport industry seems to thrive on them. So, I oblige in sharing...

Piper 1, after 30 years then you should know that engine oil goes from a clear amber to black within the 1st couple of weeks after an oil change because of soot contamination. Soot is hard particles of carbon. It is abrasive and causes metals to "scrub" or wear. That is why engine oil by-pass...

Cetane Q&As What is a cetane improver? It is an additive that raises cetane number. What does a high cetane number indicate? It indicates a shorter ignition delay and is regarded as more desirable than low cetane. The higher the number, the shorter the delay. What is cetane number? It is a...

Just received this question from a prospective client - it comes up often enough so, I am sharing along with my reply as this goes back to the discussion on cetane improvers. Q: Does EnerBurn raise the cetane level like those other additives claim? The engineer in me is curious - thanks for...

The soot gets into the oil when exhaust gases bypass the ring seal. The bearings are coated with engine oil laden with soot particles and that is what creates the physical wear.

Coincidentally, one of my long-term users of EnerBurn provided me with his comparison of EnerBurn followed by no EnerBurn but instead substituted a national brand diesel additive with cetane improver. He sent me his oil analysis reports (4 in a row over 12 month period) with EnerBurn and they...