Diesel engines run everything from big rigs to heavy equipment to farm machinery. These tough engines need care to last and perform at their best. A key factor in keeping your diesel engine healthy is the application of diesel fuel lubricants.
At Nitro-9, we know that protecting your engine from the harmful impacts of friction and wear is the name of the game. In this blog, we detail how diesel fuel lubricants function and why they are an essential additive for anyone with a diesel-powered vehicle.
What Are Diesel Fuel Lubricants?
Diesel fuel lubricants are proprietary additives that increase diesel fuel lubricity. Meanwhile, the diesel fuel inherently lubricates some parts of the engine, especially the fuel injection system. Nevertheless, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels (widely used today for environmental reasons) are inherently lower in natural lubricity. This decrease in deposit control can result in elevated friction and wear in vital engine components.
This is countered by diesel fuel lubricants, which form a protective coating on the engine’s moving parts, thereby minimizing contact across metals.
How Diesel Fuel Lubricants Protect Your Engine
Decreasing Fuel System Friction: Fuel injection pumps and injectors are subject to substantial pressures and temperatures. If not suitably lubricated, these parts can wear prematurely, resulting in costly repairs or replacements. Oil lubricates moving parts, minimizing friction between components and extending the life of your diesel fuel injection equipment.
Preventing Corrosion and Rust: Diesel fuel is particularly prone to small amounts of water and other contaminants that can build up corrosion in fuel lines and injectors. These additives enhance the quality and effectiveness of our high-power diesel fuel lubricant by effectively cleaning your fuel system while also preventing common build-up and corrosion caused by standard diesel fuel.
Enhancing Fuel Efficiency: Engines run smoother and more efficiently with less metal-to-metal contact. This creates more precise fuel atomization and combustion, which increases fuel economy. Whether you are a small or large operator, adding diesel fuel lubricants can help you maximize every gallon of diesel.
Protecting Against Wear During Cold Starts: Diesel engines tend to have heavier wear and tear in the cold because there is less oil circulation when the engine is first started. Diesel fuel lubricants immediately provide an added layer of protection when you turn the key, minimizing the potential for dry start damage.
Extending Engine Life: Diesel fuel additives help reduce wear and can help prevent corrosion in the engine. Regular application will preserve engine efficiency, reduce downtime, and reduce maintenance costs over time.
Why Choose Nitro-9 Diesel Fuel Lubricants?
At Nitro-9, our lubricate is formulated to industry-leading standards to provide you with the best in lubrication, corrosion inhibition, and engine performance improvements on today’s diesel fuels. Whether you are running a commercial fleet, agricultural equipment, truck, excavator, or any other diesel engine, Nitro-9 will ensure it continues to run at peak performance under the harshest of situations.
Final Thoughts
Preventing your diesel engine from wear is imperative to maximizing performance and improving the life of your equipment. Diesel fuel additives, the low-cholesterol cure for your engine, protect critical components, boost fuel economy, and lubricate poorly refined fuels.
Don’t wait until things go wrong — get Nitro-9 Diesel Fuel Additives today and protect your engine.