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2. Cetane improver - Wikipedia

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   The cetane number is a key property of diesel fuel, as it measures its aptitude to self-ignite in the combustion chamber. [8] The auto ignition temperature of diesel fuel is around 220 °C (428 °F) at atmospheric pressure. Cetane improver additives are used to decrease this temperature and lead to quicker combustion, by increasing the cetane ...

3. List of gasoline additives - Wikipedia

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   Fuel additives in general Ether and other flammable hydrocarbons have been used extensively as starting fluid for many difficult-to-start engines, especially diesel engines; Nitromethane, or "nitro", is a high-performance racing fuel; Acetone is a vaporization additive, mainly used with methanol racing fuel

4. Fuel homogenizer - Wikipedia

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   A fuel homogenizer is a mechanical device used to improve the quality and combustion efficiency of various fuels by reducing particle size and ensuring a uniform mixture. By applying mechanical shear forces, fuel homogenizers break down larger fuel droplets into smaller, more uniform sizes, promoting better atomization during combustion. This ...

5. Winter diesel fuel - Wikipedia

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   Winter diesel fuel (also known as winter diesel, alpine diesel, or winterised diesel) refers to diesel fuel enhanced to prevent it from gelling in cold weather conditions. In general it is achieved by treatment with additives that change the low temperature characteristics of the fuel.

6. Amyl nitrate - Wikipedia

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   Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an "ignition improver" (cetane improver) by accelerating the ignition of fuel. [3] See also

7. Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective ...

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   Ford Motor is recalling 295,449 diesel-engine trucks because a defective fuel pump could cause a loss of power, raising the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ...