{"id":225885,"date":"2023-10-08T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testoil.com\/?p=225885"},"modified":"2023-10-08T19:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T19:21:45","slug":"the-importance-of-fuel-testing-top-5-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testoil.com\/program-management\/the-importance-of-fuel-testing-top-5-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel Tests: Why They Are Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Today\u2019s diesel engine fuel systems are designed with tighter clearances and operate under higher pressure. For this, and many other reasons maintaining fuel cleanliness is instrumental for keeping the fuel system operating efficiently and preventing premature wear. Testing fuel<\/a> at regular intervals and when an issue is suspected, avoids engine failure, minimizes expensive repairs, and ensures fuel quality. Following are 5 primary reasons to get fuel tested.<\/p>\n\n

1: Quality Assurance–Cleanliness and Purity of Fuel Truck Deliveries and Fuel Stored in Tanks <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Every new delivery of fuel needs to be tested to ensure quality and that it meets contract specifications.\u00a0 Fuel stored in tanks needs to be tested at least twice a year. Factors such as heat, humidity, and oxygen have an impact on the condition of stored fuel. Consider that fuel stored for long periods can start to degrade and lose combustibility in as little as three months.<\/p>\n\n

2: Prevention of Catastrophic Failures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Contaminated fuel can damage the components and the fuel system. For example, fuel injectors can get clogged by impurities and fail. The impurities can also cause abrasion and increase the rate of component wear. This leads to early replacement of expensive engine components.<\/p>\n\n

Serious contamination can be devastating \u2014 even simple fuel treatments cost $1,000s, and take critical assets out of operation during treatment.<\/p>\n\n

3.\u00a0 Maximize Power Output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Impurities can prevent fuel from burning efficiently. This limits the machinery\u2019s power output and can have a significant effect on productivity. It can also increase fuel consumption and ultimately drive down profits.<\/p>\n\n

4: Diagnosis of Possible Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The fuel may have a strange odor, the vehicle isn’t running appropriately, or a generator won’t start. This can all be caused by contamination of the product.\u00a0But the cleanliness of the fuel is not the only thing that should be considered. The correct fuel test package can help identify the root cause of many issues, including:<\/p>\n\n