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	4+ Fuel Science – A New Vision on Fuel Performance
	What 4+ stands for. Much more than additives The importance of 'Super Concentrate'. What it means to you. What BioArmor is and what does it do for you. Today's diesel problems may not be what you think.

	What '4+' stands for. Much more than fuel additives! 4+ is a brand that represents the science behind modern diesel engines and ultra low supfur diesel fuel. The days of 'fuel conditioners' and 'additives' are gone! 4+ Fuel Science brings you to the 21st. century with 3rd generation technology. Smart operators who understand diesel performance and demand the ultimate in performance and cost reduction use 4+ fuel science products. Join the smart set today. In a recent survey, 4+ users told us that they enjoy four main benefits from 4+ Products Improved Fuel Economy Clean, Quick Starting Less Downtime More Pulling Power PLUS more..... other benefits users reported........ Cleaner Exhaust - Lower Emissions Smooth Running Improved Filter Life Reduced DPF Regeneration 4+ Fuel products offer you all 4 of these benefits PLUS much more. When you use 4+ FuelProducts, you are making a SMART decision that will pay you back with benefits you may not even have thought about, including: Low treatment costs (Calculate the cost to treat a gallon of fuel, instead of looking at the container price tag) Enduring reliable quality backed by a team of experts who know diesel engines inside out. Which other additive manufacturer can offer that? Peace of Mind in knowing that 4+ products are safe for all engines, including those with DPF and Urea exhaust systems Reduced Emissions – 4+ Additives are environmentally friendly and contribute greatly to the reduction of Green House Gases.

	The importance of 'Super Concentrate'. What it means to you. When fuel additives are blended, there is a process that takes place that means a lot to you in terms of value. The base products that do the work in a fuel additive are called 'Active Ingredients'. These are chemical substances that may include things like: Cetane Improvers Anti-Foulants or Detergents Thermal Stabilizers Storage Stabilizers Anit-Oxidants Corrosion Inhibitors Lubricity Improvers Emulsifiers or Demulsifiers Pour Point Depressants Biocides Based on what the additive blender is trying to achieve, all of or a combination of these 'active ingredients' are blended together and immersed in a solvent, which are normally petroleum based liquids or mineral oils. Here is the big issue: Believe it or not, some additives in the market contain as little as 3% active ingredient, while the handful of good products available contain 75% to 100% active ingredients. So how can you tell good from not so good? Simple: In general terms the lighter in colour, the more solvent and the less active ingredient. This may not hold true when the main ingredient of the additive is an alcohol derivative. Picture of three bottles All 4+ Additives contain high levels of active ingredient, and we always stick to the manufacturer's recommendations in terms of treatment rates as they are supplied in ppm (parts per million). For users of 4+ product, this strategy offers several advantages: Lower Treatment Costs - Because our products are so concentrated, they typically treat more fuel than others (just compare). High concentration levels mean that we are able to offer true multi-functional products in one container ( for example, 4+ Premium contains 8 active ingredients and 4+ Arctic contains 9). Value for money - High concentration of active ingredient means that you are buying active ingredient not solvent. Reduced shipping costs - We don't have to ship as much product as the typical additive blender does, and we pass the savings on to you. Environmental Responsibility - Lower shipping costs translate into lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions.


	What BioArmor is and what it does. In fuel lubricity tests conducted at the University of Saskatchewan by Dr. Barry Hertz a leader in fuel lubricity science, we found that adding a small amount of Canola-based bio lubricant to our synthetic lubricity agents improved lubricity in ULSD by 17%. BioArmor is the name that we coined for this lubricant because it works deep within your fuel system and engine to reduce friction and improve fuel mileage. At the same time, we realize that larger quantities of bio-lubricants can add to cold-weather problems, so the amount of this product is kept very low to provide the optimum amount of protection without risking freezing.

	Today’s Diesel Engine Problems May Not Be What You Think When Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) was first legislated into use, it did not take long for diesel engine operators to discover that the fuel was very dry, and that it caused many failures in injection systems and even in upper cylinder areas. The industry scrambled to find a replacement for the lubrication that was removed from the fuel in the hydro-treatment process, and many used things such as mineral oil and automatic transmission fluid to save their equipment from failure. A large number of legal and class action suits followed, and the refineries were forced to address the situation. Fortunately, chemical companies were able to develop synthetic lubricity agents which are now routinely added at the refinery level, and have for the most part solved the dry fuel problem. Except in extreme circumstances where heavily diluted winter fuels are used, the lack of lubricity in diesel fuel is NO LONGER THE PROBLEM that it once was. ULSD now contains significant quantities of lubricity improver that is added at the refinery level. Yet many additive companies continue to peddle the benefits of lubricity agents or offer products such as bio-diesel additives. Sure, it does not hurt to ‘top up’ the lubricity in your fuel just to be sure, but additives with a large lubricity content are, in effect, a waste of money in today’s diesel world. This is especially true in jurisdictions where the biodiesel blends are now legislated. In any case, why would you pay $15.00 or more for a litre of biodiesel packaged in a bottle, when it is added to your fuel for around $1.30 a litre? It just doesn’t make sense! So What Are Today’s Issues? At DSG, we are a leader in research into the new problem faced by diesel engine operators – Internal Diesel Injector Deposits. Research will show you that this is a major challenge facing both engine and fuel system manufacturers and fuel oil producers. You can only address this issue with advanced chemical engineering, as is found in 4+ products. You simply cannot use yesterday’s technology to deal with these modern day problems, and the truth is that only a handful of diesel fuel additives in the market are capable of solving them. Find out more about Internal Diesel Injector Deposits, how they are caused, and the only effective treatment methods by clicking here. By reading this, you will understand much more about the operation of today’s high pressure fuel systems and how you can save money by using concentrated additives such as 4+ fuel treatments.