 Diesel
Cold Flow Improver (ACF)
Package sizes include:
16-oz. Bottle
16-oz. Bottles (case of 12)
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AMSOIL Cold Flow
Improver (ACF) has been reformulated to provide maximum cold
flow capabilities in diesel fuels. The new formulation provides
superior performance over the former DFF formulation, which is
available while supplies last.
Cold
Weather and Diesel Fuel
As the temperature drops, the wax naturally found in diesel fuel
begins to form crystals. The point at which wax crystals form is
known as the cloud point. These wax crystals eventually clog the
fuel filter and starve the engine of fuel or prevent it from
starting. While low-quality fuels may form wax crystals in
temperatures as warm as 40°F (4°C), most fuels have a cloud
point near 32°F (0°C).
#1 Diesel
Fuel
One traditional solution to cold-weather problems in diesel
engines is the use of #1 diesel fuel, which is diesel fuel
diluted with kerosene. While #1 diesel fuel has an advantage in
low temperature operability, there are also several
disadvantages. The energy content of #1 diesel fuel is about 95
percent of #2 diesel fuel, resulting in reduced fuel economy and
less horsepower. In addition, the kerosene used in #1 diesel
fuel provides less lubrication for the fuel pump and fuel
distributor, increasing the likelihood for wear on these
critical components.
Cold
Weather Performance Parameters
There are several areas of diesel fuel improvement touted by
various cold flow additive manufacturers, including pour point,
cloud point and cold filter plugging point (CFPP). Many claims
can be misleading, so it is important to understand this
terminology in order to determine which products truly provide
superior performance.
It is important to
distinguish between CFPP and pour point. Many competitive
products make great claims regarding pour point, leading
consumers to believe their products are superior when they
actually have an inferior CFPP. Once fuel surpasses its cloud
point, the wax crystals begin to clog the fuel filter. The CFPP
temperature is a more important characteristic than pour point
because the engine will not run if fuel cannot pass through the
fuel filter.
AMSOIL
Cold Flow Improver
AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver provides superior fuel flow to help
prevent filter plugging in cold temperatures. It is formulated
for a broad range of diesel fuels, including #1 diesel fuel, #2
diesel fuel, biodiesel and hard-to-treat ULSD fuels. AMSOIL Cold
Flow Improver minimizes the need for blending standard #2 diesel
fuel with lower quality #1 diesel fuel, helping maintain fuel
economy and keep engines functioning normally. It is also
excellent for use with home heating oil and kerosene heat
systems.
AMSOIL Cold Flow
Improver uses a jet-fuel-type deicer that disperses water to
control ice formation throughout the fuel system. It inhibits
wax crystal formation and can improve diesel pour point by as
much as 58°F (32°C), allowing fuel to flow to the engine more
easily and improving diesel engine reliability in cold
temperatures. In addition, AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver lowers the
CFPP by as much as 34°F (18°C) in ULSD.
Concentrated ACF vs. ACF Blended with Fuel
The new formulation of AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver will show no
signs of solidifying in its concentrated state in the bottle
until the temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C), a great improvement
over the previous formulation, which solidified in the bottle at
0°F (-18°C). Cold Flow Improver will only freeze in its
concentrated state, and AMSOIL recommends storing it at
temperatures above 0°F (-18°C). If ACF is allowed to freeze in
the bottle it can be thawed and used. When mixed with diesel
fuel, ACF effectively improves diesel fuel cold temperature
properties. It is recommended, however, that fuel be treated at
temperatures above 32° F (0°C). ACF will not dissolve wax
crystals which have already formed in the fuel.
Application Information
AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver is specifically formulated for
improving fuel flow, helping maintain fuel integrity and
preventing the clogging of filters and injectors. It is
excellent for use with diesel fuels, heating oils and kerosene.
Two oz. of AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver treats five gallons of
fuel, or one 16 oz. bottle for 40 gallons. The clear bottles
feature an easy-to-read graduation label for accurate
dispensing, helping ensure proper treat ratios.
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Diesel
Cold Flow Improver (ACF)
