Almost 80% of fuel used in the United States is sold through over 120,000 convenience stores. The average store sells around 1.2 million gallons per year. Sites with large forecourts can sell more than 5 times that number. That being said, anything that reduces fuel… Read More »Increasing Sales by Managing Fuel Quality
Diesel fuel quality should be a concern for everyone. Today’s diesel engines are designed for high performance. They are built with high pressure fuel pumps and tighter tolerance injectors. What does this mean to your construction and farm equipment? It means any dirt, water or… Read More »Diesel Equipment Best Practices
Backup power generators serve a vital purpose, providing invaluable standby power for residences and business alike. While dependable when maintained properly, there is often a general misunderstanding of how to maintain the fuel supply. Much of the problem stems from not knowing some basic diesel… Read More »Generator Diesel Fuel Best Practices
Every new year brings new resolutions but the top five seem to almost never change for most of us. Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions Exercise to get into shape Diet to lose weight Save money Eat healthier Take better care of yourself Have you ever… Read More »New Year’s Fuel Quality Management Resolution
When Dickens’ A Christmas Carol came out in 1843, the phase humbug was already in common use. Originally, the term was used to describe a trick or fraud. His novella assigned an anti-Christmas cheer to the term and since then it has been used to… Read More »Bah, Humbug!
In our last post, we looked at winter additives specific to preventing gelling. This post will look at other aspects of winter preparation for fuel systems and equipment. Taking the necessary steps to properly maintain your fuel will ensure fewer cold weather issues. Preventing ice… Read More »Fuel Winterizing Tips
In 2020 there were 383 major electrical outages in the US according to the Energy Department, resulting in millions without power. This year is not looking any better. Since 2016, the problem with the nation’s power grid have gotten worse forcing many to become dependent… Read More »Dependable Generator Fuel
There are notable differences between conventional diesel and biodiesel that make its management and use more difficult. Find out how to manage your biodiesel.
What is the shelf life of diesel fuel? So the answer may not be as simple as one would think. According to most refiners, diesel has an average shelf life of 12 months if stored at a temperature below 20°C (68°F). That may be realistic… Read More »Long Term Storage of Diesel
