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An end to fuel waxing

26th February 1983
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ALTHOUGH up till now the weather has been kind to us, there's still plenty of time for a cold snap. And last year's snow and ice showed just how unprepared many operators are for very low temperatures, with vehicles immobilised at the roadside because of diesel fuel waxing.

To combat this costly menace, British Solvent Oils has brought out a product called Brisoderv Antiwax. Said to be a low-cost additive, it's claimed to keep pretreated dery clear in temperatures as low as —20°C, and thus prevents fuel filter clogging, and therefore breakdowns.

According to its makers, it works by improving the low temperature flow properties of the fuel, and although it doesn't prevent waxing, it modifies the form in which the wax crystallises and effectively raises the temperature at which filter plugging occurs.

In addition to its use as an additive in bulk fuel tanks, Brisoderv Antiwax can also be added to vehicles on the road although it will not defrost an untreated fuel which has already started to crystallise. One litre of Antiwax treats 455 litres (100 gallons) of fuel, and is claimed to be a low-cost preventive measure.

Brisol is located at, Victoria Works, Mount Street, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 OPW. Telephone 0254 33205.

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