What effect does fuel dilution have on extended oil change?
By relying on the standard fuel filters, – resulting fuel pump and injector wear plus leaks can create excessive fuel contamination within an engine. Commonly this issue is disguised by the 250 hour oil change but for theoperator to achieve the bench mark level of extended drain period, it is critical that the fuel be filtered by a ProtxL fuel filter which removes all moisture and particulate contamination. Captain Cook Cruises that operate ferries from Perth to Rottnest have used ProtxL and Gen 8 filtration for 12 years and have gained enough history of the condition of our equipment re fuel pumps, injectors and emissions on engines to confidently extend service periods. For example fuel pumps every 15,000 hours, injectors every 7,500 hours. Ref; Mr John Goodbody Ph – 618 9325 3341 With the use of standard OEM oil filters and conventional Group I mineral oil (used since the 1930s) the design function of the piston rings becomes impaired by build up of lacquers and carbon deposits allo
