Fwd: [PowerStroke] fuel and lubricity study from the diesel place Go Posted by: "G. Mann" g2mann2@yahoo.com g2mann2 Date: Sat Sep 1, 2007 12:23 am ((PDT)) Forward FYI, thought some here might find it interesting. Grant... 82RTS....AZ donovan ellis wrote: To: PowerStroke@yahoogroups.com From: "donovan ellis" Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:52:57 +0000 Subject: [PowerStroke] fuel and lubricity study from the diesel place Good read =20 Home Market Place Garage Lounge Videos Buy DP Gear Register Diesel Place > Other Topics > Fluids Discussion Lubricity Additive Study Results User Name SAVE Password Vendors FAQ Site Rules Members List Lounge Enter the Lounge Enter The Lounge (Float) 0 Users in the Lounge Who's Chatting Go to Page... Page 1 of 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 > Last =BB View First Unread Thread Tools 08-25-2007, 09:41 PM =A7 #1 SPICER Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 754 Lubricity Additive Study Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following are the preliminary results of a research study on diesel fuel Lubricity Additives. There is likely to be further commentary and explanation added at a future time. PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to determine the ability of multiple diesel fuel additives to replace the vital lubricity component in ULSD (Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel) fuel. HISTORY: ULSD fuel is the fuel currently mandated for use in all on road diesel engines. This fuel burns cleaner and is less polluting than it=92s predecessor, called Low Sulfer Diesel Fuel. Low sulfer fuel contained less than 500 ppm of sulfer. ULSD contains 15 ppm or less. As diesel fuel is further refined to remove the polluting sulfer, it is inadvertently stripped of its lubricating properties. This vital lubrication is a necessary component of the diesel fuel as it prevents wear in the fuel delivery system. Specifically, it lubricates pumps, high pressure pumps and injectors. Traditional Low sulfer diesel fuel typically contained enough lubricating ability to suffice the needs of these vital components. ULSD fuel, on the other hand, is considered to be very =93dry=94 and incapable of lubricating vital fuel delivery components. As a result, these components are at risk of premature and even catastrophic failure when ULSD fuel is introduced to the system. As a result, all oil companies producing ULSD fuel must replace the lost lubricity with additives. All ULSD fuel purchased at retail fuel stations SHOULD be adequately treated with additives to replace this lost lubricity. The potential result of using inadequately treated fuel, as indicated above, can be catastrophic. There have been many documented cases of randomly tested samples of diesel fuel. These tests prove that often times the fuel we purchase is not adequately treated and may therefore contribute to accelerated wear of our fuel delivery systems. For this reason it may be prudent to use an after market diesel fuel additive to ENSURE adequate lubrication of the fuel delivery system. Additionally, many additives can offer added benefits such as cetane improver, and water separators or emulsifiers. CONTENT: In this study we will test multiple diesel fuel additives designed to replace lost lubricity. The primary component of this study is a side-by-side laboratory analysis of each additive=92s ability to replace this vital lubricity. Additionally, claims of improving cetane, water separation or emulsification, bio-diesel compatibility and alcohol content will be noted. These notes were derived from information that was readily available to consumers (via the label and internet information) and none of this information has been evaluated for validity and/or performance. Cetane information has only been noted if the word =93cetane=94 was used in the advertising information. The words =93improves power=94 has not been translated to mean =93improves cetane=94 in this evaluation. Information on alcohol content is provided by indicating =93contains no alcohol=94. Omission of the words =93contains no alcohol=94 does not imply that it does contain alcohol. This information was simply missing in the information available to a consumer. However, the possibility of a form of alcohol in these products is possible. Additionally, information on dosages and cost per tankful are included for comparison purposes. How Diesel Fuel Is Evaluated For Lubricating Ability: Diesel fuel and other fluids are tested for lubricating ability using a device called a =93High Frequency Reciprocating Rig=94 or HFRR. The HFRR is currently the Internationally accepted, standardized method to evaluate fluids for lubricating ability. It uses a ball bearing that reciprocates or moves back and forth on a metal surface at a very high frequency for a duration of 90 minutes. The machine does this while the ball bearing and metal surface are immersed in the test fluid (in this case, treated diesel fuel). At the end of the test the ball bearing is examined under a microscope and the =93wear scar=94 on the ball bearing is measured in microns. The larger the wear scar, the poorer the lubricating ability of the fluid. Southwest Research runs every sample twice and averages the size of the wear scar. The U.S. standard for diesel fuel says a commercially available diesel fuel should produce a wear scar of no greater than 520 microns. The Engine Manufacturers Association had requested a standard of a wear scar no greater than 460 microns, typical of the pre-ULSD fuels. Most experts agree that a 520 micron standard is adequate, but also that the lower the wear scar the better. METHOD: An independent research firm in Texas was hired to do the laboratory work. The cost of the research was paid for voluntarily by the participating additive manufacturers. Declining to participate and pay for the research were the following companies: Amsoil and Power Service. Because these are popular products it was determined that they needed to be included in the study. These products were tested using funds collected by diesel enthusiasts at =93dieselplace.com=94. Additionally, unconventional additives such as 2-cycle oil and used motor oil were tested for their abilities to aid in diesel fuel lubricity. These were also paid for by members of =93dieselplace.com=94. The study was conducted in the following manner: -The Research firm obtained a quantity of =93untreated=94 ULSD fuel from a supplier. This fuel was basic ULSD fuel intended for use in diesel engines. However, this sample was acquired PRIOR to any attempt to additize the fuel for the purpose of replacing lost lubricity. In other words, it was a =93worst case scenario, very dry diesel fuel=94 that would likely cause damage to any fuel delivery system. This fuel was tested using the HFRR at the Southwest Research Laboratory. This fuel was determined to have a very high HFRR score of 636 microns, typical of an untreated ULSD fuel. It was determined that this batch of fuel would be utilized as the baseline fuel for testing all of the additives. The baseline fuel HFRR score of 636 would be used as the control sample. All additives tested would be evaluated on their ability to replace lost lubricity to the fuel by comparing their scores to the control sample. Any score under 636 shows improvement to the fuels ability to lubricate the fuel delivery system of a diesel engine. BLIND STUDY: In order to ensure a completely unbiased approach to the study, the following steps were taken: Each additive tested was obtained independently via internet or over the counter purchases. The only exceptions were Opti-Lube XPD and the bio-diesel sample. The reason for this is because Opti-Lube XPD additive was considered =93experimental=94 at the time of test enrollment and was not yet on the market. It was sent directly from Opti-Lube company. The bio-diesel sample was sponsored by Renewable Energy Group. One of their suppliers, E.H. Wolf and Sons in Slinger, Wisconsin supplied us with a sample of 100% soybean based bio-diesel. This sample was used to blend with the baseline fuel to create a 2% bio-diesel for testing. Each additive was bottled separately in identical glass containers. The bottles were labeled only with a number. This number corresponded to the additive contained in the bottle. The order of numbering was done randomly by drawing names out of a hat. Only Spicer Research held the key to the additives in each bottle. The additive samples were then sent in a box to Southwest Research. The only information given them was the ratio of fuel to be added to each additive sample. For example, bottle =93A=94 needs to be mixed at a ratio of =93480-1=94. The ratio used for each additive was the =93prescribed dosage=94 found on the bottle label for that product. Used motor oil and 2-cycle oil were tested at a rationally chosen ratio of 200:1. The Research Laboratory mixed the proper ratio of each =93bottled fluid=94 into a separate container containing the baseline fuel. The data, therefore, is meaningful because every additive is tested in the same way using the same fuel. A side-by-side comparison of the effectiveness of each additive is now obtainable. THE RESULTS: These results are listed in the order of performance in the HFRR test. The baseline fuel used in every test started at an HFRR score of 636. The score shown is the tested HFRR score of the baseline fuel/additive blend. Also included is the wear scar improvement provided by the additive as well as other claimed benefits of the additive. Each additive is also categorized as a Multi-purpose additive, Multi-purpose + anti-gel, Lubricity only, non-conventional, or as an additive capable of treating both gasoline and diesel fuel. As a convenience to the reader there is also information on price per treated tank of diesel fuel (using a 26 gallon tank), and dosage per 26 gallon tank provided as =93ounces of additive per 26 gallon tank=94. In Order Of Performance: 1) 2% REG SoyPower biodiesel HFRR 221, 415 micron improvement. 50:1 ratio of baseline fuel to 100% biodiesel 66.56 oz. of 100% biodiesel per 26 gallons of diesel fuel Price: market value 2)Opti-Lube XPD Multi-purpose + anti-gel cetane improver, demulsifier HFRR 317, 319 micron improvement. 256:1 ratio 13 oz/tank $4.35/tank 3)FPPF RV, Bus, SUV Diesel/Gas fuel treatment Gas and Diesel cetane improver, emulsifier HFRR 439, 197 micron improvement 640:1 ratio 5.2 oz/tank $2.60/tank 4)Opti-Lube Summer Blend Multi-purpose demulsifier HFRR 447, 189 micron improvement 3000:1 ratio 1.11 oz/tank $0.68/tank 5)Opti-Lube Winter Blend Muti-purpose + anti-gel cetane improver HFRR 461, 175 micron improvement 512:1 ratio 6.5 oz/tank $3.65/tank 6)Schaeffer Diesel Treat 2000 Multi-purpose + anti-gel cetane improver, emulsifier, bio-diesel compatible HFRR 470, 166 micron improvement 1000:1 ratio 3.32 oz/tank $1.87/tank 7)Super Tech Outboard 2-cycle TC-W3 engine oil Unconventional (Not ULSD compliant, may damage 2007 or newer systems) HFRR 474, 162 micron improvement 200:1 ratio 16.64 oz/tank $1.09/tank 8)Stanadyne Lubricity Formula Lubricity Only demulsifier, 5% bio-diesel compatible, alcohol free HFRR 479, 157 micron improvement 1000:1 ratio 3.32 oz/tank $1.00/tank 9)Amsoil Diesel Concentrate Multi-purpose demulsifier, bio-diesel compatible, alcohol free HFRR 488, 148 micron improvement 640:1 ratio 5.2 oz/tank $2.16/tank 10)Power Service Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost Multi-purpose Cetane improver, bio-diesel compatible, alcohol free HFRR 575, 61 micron improvement 400:1 ratio 8.32 oz/tank $1.58/tank 11)Howe=92s Meaner Power Kleaner Multi-purpose Alcohol free HFRR 586, 50 micron improvement 1000:1 ratio 3.32 oz/tank $1.36/tank 12)Stanadyne Performance Formula Multi-purpose + anti-gel cetane improver, demulsifier, 5% bio-diesel compatible, alcohol free HFRR 603, 33 micron improvement 480:1 ratio 6.9 oz/tank $4.35/tank 13)Used Motor Oil, Shell Rotella T 15w40, 5,000 miles used. Unconventional (Not ULSD compliant, may damage systems) HFRR 634, 2 micron improvement 200:1 ratio 16.64 oz/tank price: market value 14)Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant Gas or diesel HFRR 641, 5 microns worse than baseline (statistically insignificant change) 427:1 ratio 7.8 oz/tank $2.65/tank 15)B1000 Diesel Fuel Conditioner by Milligan Biotech Multi-purpose, canola oil based additive HFRR 644, 8 microns worse than baseline (statistically insignificant change) 1000:1 ratio 3.32 oz/tank $2.67/tank 16)FPPF Lubricity Plus Fuel Power Multi-purpose + anti-gel Emulsifier, alcohol free HFRR 675, 39 microns worse than baseline fuel 1000:1 ratio 3.32 oz/tank $1.12/tank 17)Marvel Mystery Oil Gas, oil and Diesel fuel additive (NOT ULSD compliant, may damage 2007 and newer systems) HFRR 678, 42 microns worse than baseline fuel. 320:1 ratio 10.4 oz/tank $3.22/tank 18)ValvTect Diesel Guard Heavy Duty/Marine Diesel Fuel Additive Multi-purpose Cetane improver, emulsifier, alcohol free HFRR 696, 60 microns worse than baseline fuel 1000:1 ratio 3.32 oz/tank $2.38/tank 19)Primrose Power Blend 2003 Multi-purpose Cetane boost, bio-diesel compatible, emulsifier HFRR 711, 75 microns worse than baseline 1066:1 ratio 3.12 oz/tank $1.39/tank CONCLUSIONS: Products 1 through 4 were able to improve the unadditized fuel to an HFRR score of 460 or better. This meets the most strict requirements requested by the Engine Manufacturers Association. Products 1 through 9 were able to improve the unadditized fuel to an HFRR score of 520 or better, meeting the U.S. diesel fuel requirements for maximum wear scar in a commercially available diesel fuel. Products 16 through 19 were found to cause the fuel/additive blend to perform worse than the baseline fuel. The cause for this is speculative. This is not unprecedented in HFRR testing and can be caused by alcohol or other components in the additives. Further investigation into the possibilities behind these poor results will investigated. Any additive testing within +/- 20 microns of the baseline fuel could be considered to have no significant change. The repeatability of this test allows for a +/- 20 micron variability to be considered insignificant. CREDITS: This study would not have been possible without the participation of all companies involved, Southwest Research and Steve Westbrook, and dieselplace.com. A special Thank You to all of the dieselplace.com members who generously donated toward this study and waited longer than they should have for the results. You folks are the best. Arlen Spicer, organizer. __________________ "03 2500 HD, Kennedy Mega Filter, STOCK PAPER AIR FILTER, Oilguard Bypass, Primrose, Baldwin Oil Filter, ARE Camper Shell, Line X Liner, Westin Nerf Bars. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by SPICER : 08-25-2007 at 10:05 PM. Offline SPICER View Public Profile Find More Posts by SPICER 08-25-2007, 10:08 PM =A7 #2 SPICER Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 754 Would one of you kind moderators change the thread title to "LUBRICITY ADDITIVE STUDY RESULTS" for me please so I don't look like a dum dum who can't spell? Thank You! SPICER __________________ "03 2500 HD, Kennedy Mega Filter, STOCK PAPER AIR FILTER, Oilguard Bypass, Primrose, Baldwin Oil Filter, ARE Camper Shell, Line X Liner, Westin Nerf Bars. Offline SPICER View Public Profile Find More Posts by SPICER 08-25-2007, 10:18 PM =A7 #3 Duratys Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,669 Duratys's Garage Interesting results......Good work once again. Ive never heard of the Opti-Lube XPD, is it available to the buying public yet? __________________ 04 SIERRA CC SB 4x4 Offline Duratys View Public Profile Find More Posts by Duratys 08-25-2007, 10:18 PM =A7 #4 Hammer 4 Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Torrance, So Cali Posts: 344 Hammer 4's Garage Great work Spicer...apllause... __________________ 03 Chevy Dmax..Ext. Cab, LB..LS.. 5 Spd Alli..4X4 Summit White Pro Comp ES9000 shocks..4" Custom Catback..Bridgestone Dueler..AT/ 285's Kennedy's Airbox Mod..PPE Xcelerator ..PPE Boost Valve... More to come.... SoCal DieslePlace Club Member #28 WWW SoCalBlackSmoke.Com To all the men and women that served in our armed forces, past and present. A Heartfelt Thank You. Online Hammer 4 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Hammer 4 08-25-2007, 10:24 PM =A7 #5 SPICER Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 754 Quote: Originally Posted by Duratys Interesting results......Good work once again. Ive never heard of the Opti-Lube XPD, is it available to the buying public yet? I think it is available now. I just called for pricing so it could be added to the info. Look up Opti-Lube on an internet search for contact info. SPICER __________________ "03 2500 HD, Kennedy Mega Filter, STOCK PAPER AIR FILTER, Oilguard Bypass, Primrose, Baldwin Oil Filter, ARE Camper Shell, Line X Liner, Westin Nerf Bars. Offline SPICER View Public Profile Find More Posts by SPICER 08-25-2007, 10:49 PM =A7 #6 SteveNorCal Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Upper Nor Cal Posts: 853 SteveNorCal's Garage Excellent work as usual, Spicer! Interesting results.... __________________ 2004.5 LLY Silverado LT D/A 4x4 CC/SB in Summit White Bilsteins, SS Bleed Screw, Fumoto valve, Leer Cap, SS Cloud Riders, Toyo 265 AT's, MBRP 4" System, OEM Bowtie Mud Guards, High Idle Mod by MaxPower, Cabin Air Filter Mod by TheBac My other diesel is a John Deere 4400 12spd 4x4 05' Cougar 243RKS TT with Prodigy Online SteveNorCal View Public Profile Find More Posts by SteveNorCal 08-25-2007, 11:01 PM =A7 #7 coyotekid Diesel Fanatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: MT Posts: 1,865 Well it comforts me to know I've been making the situation worse with FPPF for the last few months! Thanks very much for all the hard work! Was lubricity the only parameter measured? I'd be interested in anti-gel ability also... __________________ 2004.5 LLY/A Ex. Cab Short Box 4X4 LS Dark Gray Metallic Duraflap Mudflaps, Marathon Seat Covers, Tekonsha Prodigy, Turbo Timer, 3M Clear Film on Rockers, Line-X, Catch-All Extreme Floor Mats, 15% Tint, High Idle Mod, Racor Pre OEM Fuel Filter, Cloud-Rider Winter Front, Predator, Suncoast LVIII and TTS Triple-Lock by "Pimp Daddy" Mike L., PML Deep Pan, SD Manifold, Trippin Gauge Mount, DiPricol Pre-Turbo Pyro and Boost, Axxess Ipod Interface, Finger Stick and EGR Plate, Boost Stick, Revo 265's Founding Member and CEO of the "I'm an Insecure Adult and Need to Belong in a Club" Club Offline coyotekid View Public Profile Find More Posts by coyotekid 08-25-2007, 11:13 PM =A7 #8 Arcing Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Home is where I park it. Posts: 178 Arcing's Garage Thanks Spicer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for all the work you've done here as well as past successes. __________________ 2004 GMC SLE EC SB LB7 D/A, Cashmere Metallic, Outlook/Triple Dog, TTS Lift Pump/Xtra Filter mounted Nicktane style, Westin Nerf bars, Bilsteins, Weathergaurd box, Silverline SS304 4 inch turboback exhaust, TurboLiner, Reese 16k Signature 5th slider, Transyd and deep pan. Fumoto valve, Diode Headlamp Mod, homemade 10/12 gauge headlight harness and JD/Toshiba HIR, Bridgestone 245/75/16 Blizzak/Michelin LTX-MS 265/75/16 sets.. New Horizons 34RLSSS fifth wheel.. single and retired-- Home is where I park it!! POWER USED: Original Power PUP-3/04-5/05 Edge Juice/Attitude- JUNKED-5/07 DiabloSport Predator U7180 5&6/07-Data only now TripleDog/Outlook 6/07 Member of the "White Smoke" and "Starts/Dies" clubs. Offline Arcing View Public Profile Find More Posts by Arcing 08-26-2007, 12:14 AM =A7 #9 WanaDmxsub Diesel Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CA Posts: 2,675 WanaDmxsub's Garage As always, great job and THANK YOU! __________________ '04 C2500HD D/A LS EC SB, Chrome Nerf bars, Grandson's "throne", Prodigy, Weatherflector, Breezer, A.R.E. Z w/accordion boot, Bedrug, H2's, Bilsteins, Predator, VR Straps, Bowtie Flag, Mag-Hytec's, SPA Boost/EGT, Katless 4", BigMouth Grille, SD Manifold, .50 Hot Rod Allison/TTS triple, Airlift Superduty bags, Banks Bighead, Fugly '06 Mirrors, Van Aaken 230, Garvin Wilderness Rack "Sorry, you are not allowed to rate yourself." Online WanaDmxsub View Public Profile Find More Posts by WanaDmxsub 08-26-2007, 12:43 AM =A7 #10 Mr BaadBoy Diesel Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: springfield Tn. Posts: 144 Results -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quiet a undertaking Spicer thanks from myself and my....... 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