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How slippery is your diesel?
19th December 1996, Page 24
19th December 1996
Page 24
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I'm writing to you following recent industry comment about the lubricity of the lower sulphur "ordinary" diesel fuel that has been introduced into the UK (diesel fuel lubricity is needed to protect the life of a diesel engine's fuel system). This fuel, which is currently being supplied by all UK oil companies, is becoming increasingly controversial.
The controversy surrounds concerns and rumours of engine wear problems. The concerns are being raised by manufacturers and operators alike and relate to the acceptable level of fuel lubricity as measured by the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) test I should like to take this opportunity to emphasise