As stated in our description for diesel fuel service, the fuel type has three primary challenges; sulphur content, moisture and microbial growth. These factors are problematic because they degrade fuel quality, factors magnified when diesel fuel is stored in tanks or in unused trucks.
Stored diesel fuel become destabilized over time because of aforementioned challenges, the condition is further accelerated by exposure to high temperatures and the presence of water from condensation; all these challenges and conditions naturally promote microbial growth in tanks.
The microbes form tank sludge mostly at the bottom of tanks and coat fuel lines, clog fuel pump, clog fuel filter and injectors; resulting in fuel system issues and various engine problems.
Determining the state of stored diesel fuel requires that storage content be sampled and analyzed, a practice that should be frequently undertaken. Fairly fresh fuel should not have any black substance in the fuel filter, that is a good indicator of the presence of microbial growth and moisture. Microbes cannot grow without moisture and oxygen.
We offer sampling and analysis of diesel fuel in storage tanks as well as vehicle fuel tanks, and also offer remediation services to clean or polish the fuel. For trucks not operated in a considerable period, it is a wise idea to discard old diesel fuel as that is cheaper than risking equipment breakdown.
We have portable devices that easily connect to a vehicle’s OBD connector and monitor a vehicle’s most vital operating conditions in real-time. Our devices also check and display Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC codes) that can be translated to a failed component for repairs. Our devices are better suited for heavy duty trucks that do not have performance metrics displayed to the operator or driver.
In addition, core performance parameters below are stored for current and previous day’s trips: