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Fuel Analysis
Fuel analysis can identify potential causes for fuel filter plugging, smoking, loss of power, poor injector performance, malfunctioning throttle position sensors and sticking valves. Testing also confirms a diesel fuel's sulfur content, biodiesel content and compliance with manufacturer specifications and standards for cleanliness that could affect equipment warranty requirements.
While POLARIS offers multiple fuel testing packages, we can also customize packages to accommodate requests specific to individual customer requirements.
Additional Resources
- Test List with Explanations
- How to Read an Fuel Analysis Report
- Fuel Analysis Technical Bulletins
- FAQ's
- Fuel Analysis Training Webinars
Diesel Fuel Troubleshooting Test Packages
The following packages have been developed to identify the reasons you may be experiencing specific problems. They are informative tests to consider before making a decision to perform more extensive fuel quality testing.
Contamination
Tests include:
Filter Plugging
Tests include:
Diesel Fuel Wear Prevention Test Packages
This package can identify water contamination, excessive particles or issues with lubricity specifications that could affect the performance of fuel system components and cause premature failure.
Diesel Fuel Quality Test Packages
These tests determine whether or not a diesel fuel meets manufacturer specifications and evaluates how well it can be expected to perform under both summer and winter weather conditions.
Summer
Tests include:
Biodiesel Fuel Analysis
Testing biodiesel fuel deliveries can also be instrumental in avoiding potential maintenance problems. Like petroleum-based diesel, biodiesel can contribute to fuel filter plugging if physical properties aren't monitored regularly. Suitability for use is more of a concern with biodiesel as its natural composition allows for a typical shelf life of about six months. As degradation begins, a natural breeding ground for biological growth can develop quickly and testing therefore becomes imperative.
Technical Bulletins
- Biodiesel Fuel Dilution Can Increase Wear Rates
- Biodiesel Standards Confirm Fuel Quality, Help Develop New Engine Designs
- Test for Bacteria, Fungi, Mold to Monitor Biodiesel “Shelf Life”
Biodiesel Troubleshooting Test Packages
The following tests address some of the most common problems users experience with biodiesel blends. They will identify water contamination, the presence of bacteria, fungi and mold, oxidation and oxidation tendencies, confirm biodiesel content and determine possible reasons for poor cold weather performance.
Biodiesel Blends
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New Fuel Test Packages Will Reduce Fleet Expenses and Downtime
POLARIS has developed an extensive range of fuel troubleshooting test packages that can confirm the quality of bulk deliveries and resolve what might be causing costly repairs and fleet downtime. Fleet managers spend more money on fuel than any other operating expense, so this is an area of great importance.
POLARIS Named Fluid Analysis Provider for Industry's Largest International Oil Distributor Group
The Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) announced this month its launch of the Purus Assurance System, a fluid analysis program administered by POLARIS Laboratories™ to support AIOD's newest brand, Purus.
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