Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Just my Trucking Luck: Keep on Trucking
Just my Trucking Luck: Keep on Trucking: Well Ray's back for a few days this week before heading off to New South Wales. He just keeps on keeping on, as the saying goes. Over the...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Where are we now?
Image of Perth via Wikipedia"Where are we now"? Well, at least once a week I call my buddy Ray on the mobile to find out how he's doing and where he is! Lately, like over the last couple of months, nothing has been going to plan for him, as far as freight is concerned. Get a load to Adelaide from Perth, with an expected 'back-load'. Not going to happen. Get to Adelaide where lo & and behold, he's got a load to Melbourne. Then to Brisbane, then back to Adelaide for a load to Darwin, when guess what! (when I get hold of him), he tells me the bloody roads are washed out around the Alice. Not bad so far for a return trip to Adelaide eh?
Enough about him,
I want to try and get this site out there, as you can see, (whenever you do read it) I've got a few posts already, but no one reading them. So my mission this week is to try and get my site viewed by a few more people. I also want to remind you all about our new site here. We are promoting FPPF diesel additive as being one of the best on the market and relatively new in Australia.
We are offering a '30 day Money-back-Guarantee' and that's because we believe you will see an amazing difference in performance, fuel cost savings and more.
There are many articles written about diesel fuel additives over the years and I guess the best way to review a product is by using it. Especially if you can get your money back if your not satisfied.
Here are a couple of really good links about Perth for you oversees folk to feast on:
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/austins2011/1/1302631
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jamie_sharpe/1/1302026842/tpod.htm
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Hi All,
Just want to say I'm back after a long break. During that break I finished the website and it's now live. I hope to be bringing you many more articles on our product and it's benefits. In the meantime, please review the below article and post any comments, of which all will be responded to in time.
ULSD fuel is the fuel currently mandated for use in all on road diesel engines. This fuel burns cleaner and is less polluting than it’s predecessor, called Low Sulfer Diesel Fuel. Low sulfer fuel contained less than 500 ppm of sulfer. ULSD contains 15 ppm or less.
As diesel fuel is further refined to remove the polluting sulfer, it is inadvertently stripped of its lubricating properties. This vital lubrication is a necessary component of the diesel fuel as it prevents wear in the fuel delivery system. Specifically, it lubricates pumps, high pressure pumps and injectors. Traditional Low sulfer diesel fuel typically contained enough lubricating ability to suffice the needs of these vital components. ULSD fuel, on the other hand, is considered to be very “dry” and incapable of lubricating vital fuel delivery components. As a result, these components are at risk of premature and even catastrophic failure when ULSD fuel is introduced to the system. As a result, all oil companies producing ULSD fuel must replace the lost lubricity with additives. All ULSD fuel purchased at retail fuel stations SHOULD be adequately treated with additives to replace this lost lubricity.
The potential result of using inadequately treated fuel, as indicated above, can be catastrophic. There have been many documented cases of randomly tested samples of diesel fuel. These tests prove that often times the fuel we purchase is not adequately treated and may therefore contribute to accelerated wear of our fuel delivery systems. For this reason it may be prudent to use an after market diesel fuel additive to ENSURE adequate lubrication of the fuel delivery system. Additionally, many additives can offer added benefits such as cetane improver, and water separators or emulsifiers. By using FPPF Fuel Power you will see the results almost immediately.
Please visit our site here
That's it for this week, and maybe the next post will have some comments and maybe new pics from Ray.
Cheers,
John & Ray
Just want to say I'm back after a long break. During that break I finished the website and it's now live. I hope to be bringing you many more articles on our product and it's benefits. In the meantime, please review the below article and post any comments, of which all will be responded to in time.
ULSD fuel is the fuel currently mandated for use in all on road diesel engines. This fuel burns cleaner and is less polluting than it’s predecessor, called Low Sulfer Diesel Fuel. Low sulfer fuel contained less than 500 ppm of sulfer. ULSD contains 15 ppm or less.
As diesel fuel is further refined to remove the polluting sulfer, it is inadvertently stripped of its lubricating properties. This vital lubrication is a necessary component of the diesel fuel as it prevents wear in the fuel delivery system. Specifically, it lubricates pumps, high pressure pumps and injectors. Traditional Low sulfer diesel fuel typically contained enough lubricating ability to suffice the needs of these vital components. ULSD fuel, on the other hand, is considered to be very “dry” and incapable of lubricating vital fuel delivery components. As a result, these components are at risk of premature and even catastrophic failure when ULSD fuel is introduced to the system. As a result, all oil companies producing ULSD fuel must replace the lost lubricity with additives. All ULSD fuel purchased at retail fuel stations SHOULD be adequately treated with additives to replace this lost lubricity.
The potential result of using inadequately treated fuel, as indicated above, can be catastrophic. There have been many documented cases of randomly tested samples of diesel fuel. These tests prove that often times the fuel we purchase is not adequately treated and may therefore contribute to accelerated wear of our fuel delivery systems. For this reason it may be prudent to use an after market diesel fuel additive to ENSURE adequate lubrication of the fuel delivery system. Additionally, many additives can offer added benefits such as cetane improver, and water separators or emulsifiers. By using FPPF Fuel Power you will see the results almost immediately.
Please visit our site here
That's it for this week, and maybe the next post will have some comments and maybe new pics from Ray.
Cheers,
John & Ray
Saturday, April 9, 2011
fppf-australia
ULSD fuel is the fuel currently mandated for use in all on road diesel engines. This fuel burns cleaner and is less polluting than it’s predecessor, called Low Sulfer Diesel Fuel. Low sulfer fuel contained less than 500 ppm of sulfer. ULSD contains 15 ppm or less.
As diesel fuel is further refined to remove the polluting sulfer, it is inadvertently stripped of its lubricating properties. This vital lubrication is a necessary component of the diesel fuel as it prevents wear in the fuel delivery system. Specifically, it lubricates pumps, high pressure pumps and injectors. Traditional Low sulfer diesel fuel typically contained enough lubricating ability to suffice the needs of these vital components. ULSD fuel, on the other hand, is considered to be very “dry” and incapable of lubricating vital fuel delivery components. As a result, these components are at risk of premature and even catastrophic failure when ULSD fuel is introduced to the system. As a result, all oil companies producing ULSD fuel must replace the lost lubricity with additives. All ULSD fuel purchased at retail fuel stations SHOULD be adequately treated with additives to replace this lost lubricity.
The potential result of using inadequately treated fuel, as indicated above, can be catastrophic. There have been many documented cases of randomly tested samples of diesel fuel. These tests prove that often times the fuel we purchase is not adequately treated and may therefore contribute to accelerated wear of our fuel delivery systems. For this reason it may be prudent to use an after market diesel fuel additive to ENSURE adequate lubrication of the fuel delivery system. Additionally, many additives can offer added benefits such as cetane improver, and water separators or emulsifiers. By using FPPF Fuel Power you will see the results almost immediately.
As diesel fuel is further refined to remove the polluting sulfer, it is inadvertently stripped of its lubricating properties. This vital lubrication is a necessary component of the diesel fuel as it prevents wear in the fuel delivery system. Specifically, it lubricates pumps, high pressure pumps and injectors. Traditional Low sulfer diesel fuel typically contained enough lubricating ability to suffice the needs of these vital components. ULSD fuel, on the other hand, is considered to be very “dry” and incapable of lubricating vital fuel delivery components. As a result, these components are at risk of premature and even catastrophic failure when ULSD fuel is introduced to the system. As a result, all oil companies producing ULSD fuel must replace the lost lubricity with additives. All ULSD fuel purchased at retail fuel stations SHOULD be adequately treated with additives to replace this lost lubricity.
The potential result of using inadequately treated fuel, as indicated above, can be catastrophic. There have been many documented cases of randomly tested samples of diesel fuel. These tests prove that often times the fuel we purchase is not adequately treated and may therefore contribute to accelerated wear of our fuel delivery systems. For this reason it may be prudent to use an after market diesel fuel additive to ENSURE adequate lubrication of the fuel delivery system. Additionally, many additives can offer added benefits such as cetane improver, and water separators or emulsifiers. By using FPPF Fuel Power you will see the results almost immediately.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Trucking Life
Hi all and I must say it was great to catch up with Ray for a while during his three day stopover. He is off again and is now in Sydney picking up a load to return to WA. This time around he's staying for a week as we need to get our new website sorted ready for publishing.
Here he is ready to take off. I don't know how he does it, day after day after day. Well he's been doing it for that long now, I guess it just comes naturally eh? He's just one of thousands that keep our country going and going. Today I got some good news from the States regarding our set up of FPPF Australia and it looks like we are on the right track to get the website up and running very soon. This will then be your opportunity to get some of the best products available on the market to keep your diesel engine working to its maximum performance, no matter what you use the engine for.
We are also talking to several mining companies to test the products for their particular environment, with a view to using the products full time. The potential use of FPPF in Australia is staggering to say the least, because of our enormous trucking industry and mining services.
I am looking forward to Rays return, then we will sit down and finalise the plans for the website. So all things being equal the site should be published in about two weeks.
In the meantime I've got this article for you to read. Enjoy.
Author: Zen Trucker
Title: Why You Should Choose Diesel
Article: The major distinction between diesel and gas lies in the type of ignition. While gas engines operate on spark ignition, diesel engines employ compression ignition for igniting the fuel. With compression, the air is drawn into the engine and subjected to high compression that heats it up. The result is a very high temperature in the engine, much high than that of gas engines. In diesel engines, air and fuel are both infused into the engine at different stages, as opposed to gas where a mixture of air and gas are introduced. The fuel is injected into the diesel using an injector where in a gas engine, a carburetor is used for this very purpose. With gas engines, fuel and air are sent into the engine at the same time, then compressed. The air and fuel mixture will limit fuel compression, and thereby hence the overall efficiency. Diesel engines only compress air, and the resulting ratio can be much higher.
Advantages: Diesel engines are much more efficient and preferable as compared to gas engines due to the following reasons: 1. Diesel engines have overcome the several disadvantages of earlier models that featured higher noise and maintenance costs. Now, they are quiet and require less regular maintenance when compared with gas engines of a similar size. 2. Diesel engines are more rugged and reliable. 3. There is no sparking at all as the fuel ignites. The absence of spark plubs or spark wires also helps to lower maintenance cost. 4. The fuel cost produced is 30 - 50 percent lower than gas engine fuel prices. 5. Gas burns hotter than diesel, and therefore they have a shorter life span when they are compared with diesel engines. E. S. Lorence was a "long haul" truck driver for twelve years before leaving the industry to start various internet businesses and engage in other pursuits.
Well it's getting closer to the time when I am going to be realy busy as a webmaster, so I just hope there is enough time in the day to continue with by blog. I really do enjoy writing posts each week and as such, I am constantly looking for interesting content. If anybody out there feel they have some interesting stories that we can post here, then please contact me or leave a comment.
Cheers from Richard J & Ray
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Keep on Trucking
Well Ray's back for a few days this week before heading off to New South Wales. He just keeps on keeping on, as the saying goes.
Just another dinner time at the side of the road. Get out the bbq plate and throw on some steak & eggs, maybe have a few zzzzzz's then off again. What a great life eh? This is the life of many a long-distant truck operator in Australia. If it wasn't for trucks, the the country would come to a standstill. So, the necessity to keep those diesels going is supreme.
But not only are we talking about the transport industry here, there are also thousands upon thousands of recreational vehicles that have diesel engines, and having a 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser myself, I know the importance of keeping the diesel at its peak. We all take great pleasure in going 'off-road' and having fun. But what about the adventurers and explorers? These people wander off in to the Aussie out-back for weeks at a time and rely heavily on the reliability of the diesel.
Here is an interesting article I found, but relates to new engines:
Energy-Efficient Clean Diesel Engines Key to Achieving Higher Fuel Economy and Lower GHG Emissions from Commercial Trucks
Truck and Engine Makers Announce Support for National Program
May 21, 2010 10:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time
The Diesel Technology Forum today issued the following statement on the announcement by heavy-duty engine and truck manufacturers and the Obama Administration about a national program on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for commercial trucks.
“Diesel engines offer an unmatched combination of energy-efficiency, work capability, reliability and now near-zero emissions environmental performance making them the technology of choice for commercial trucks today and into the foreseeable future”
.“Today’s announcement highlights the prominent role of clean diesel technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in commercial trucks,” said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the non-profit Diesel Technology Forum.
“Diesel engines offer an unmatched combination of energy-efficiency, work capability, reliability and nownear-zero emissions environmental performance making them the technology of choice for commercial trucks today and into the foreseeable future,” noted Schaeffer.
“While not a new concept to diesel engine and truck manufacturers, energy-efficiency has been the foundation of product development to meet customer demands since time began,” noted Schaer. This program is expected to expand the deployment of existing technologies and demand further innovation that recognizes the unique considerations of the trucking industry and commercial heavy-duty applications.
While continuously making commercial trucks more fuel efficient, engine and truck manufacturers have also been making them dramatically cleaner. Over the last ten years, emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses have been reduced by 99 percent for nitrogen oxides – an ozone precursor, and 98 percent for particulate emissions. Today’s new 2010 heavy-duty diesel truck deploys the most state-of-the-art engine and emissions control systems and has near zero emissions; a considerable accomplishment considering that increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions are near opposite and competing forces in diesel engine design.
That's it for now, be sure to share this post with anyone you think might be interested!
Cheers
John & Ray
Over the last few days, I have been building a new website to promote and market FPPF Products including the most incredible product of all when it comes to looking after your diesel engine FPPF Fuel Power.
Will keep you up to date and let you know when the site is up & running. Possibly in a couple of weeks.
Just another dinner time at the side of the road. Get out the bbq plate and throw on some steak & eggs, maybe have a few zzzzzz's then off again. What a great life eh? This is the life of many a long-distant truck operator in Australia. If it wasn't for trucks, the the country would come to a standstill. So, the necessity to keep those diesels going is supreme.
But not only are we talking about the transport industry here, there are also thousands upon thousands of recreational vehicles that have diesel engines, and having a 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser myself, I know the importance of keeping the diesel at its peak. We all take great pleasure in going 'off-road' and having fun. But what about the adventurers and explorers? These people wander off in to the Aussie out-back for weeks at a time and rely heavily on the reliability of the diesel.
Here is an interesting article I found, but relates to new engines:
Energy-Efficient Clean Diesel Engines Key to Achieving Higher Fuel Economy and Lower GHG Emissions from Commercial Trucks
Truck and Engine Makers Announce Support for National Program
May 21, 2010 10:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time
The Diesel Technology Forum today issued the following statement on the announcement by heavy-duty engine and truck manufacturers and the Obama Administration about a national program on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for commercial trucks.
“Diesel engines offer an unmatched combination of energy-efficiency, work capability, reliability and now near-zero emissions environmental performance making them the technology of choice for commercial trucks today and into the foreseeable future”
.“Today’s announcement highlights the prominent role of clean diesel technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in commercial trucks,” said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the non-profit Diesel Technology Forum.
“Diesel engines offer an unmatched combination of energy-efficiency, work capability, reliability and nownear-zero emissions environmental performance making them the technology of choice for commercial trucks today and into the foreseeable future,” noted Schaeffer.
“While not a new concept to diesel engine and truck manufacturers, energy-efficiency has been the foundation of product development to meet customer demands since time began,” noted Schaer. This program is expected to expand the deployment of existing technologies and demand further innovation that recognizes the unique considerations of the trucking industry and commercial heavy-duty applications.
While continuously making commercial trucks more fuel efficient, engine and truck manufacturers have also been making them dramatically cleaner. Over the last ten years, emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses have been reduced by 99 percent for nitrogen oxides – an ozone precursor, and 98 percent for particulate emissions. Today’s new 2010 heavy-duty diesel truck deploys the most state-of-the-art engine and emissions control systems and has near zero emissions; a considerable accomplishment considering that increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions are near opposite and competing forces in diesel engine design.
That's it for now, be sure to share this post with anyone you think might be interested!
Cheers
John & Ray
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Dirty Diesels Cleaned Dirt Cheap
Hi all, well what a week, Ray just brought down a helicopter (of all thing) to Brisbane from Darwin and is now waiting for a load to Adelaide. From there it's on to WA with a load for the north west. That diesel just keeps on trucking eh?
One of the most important issues facing diesel owners, especially commercial owners, is that of 'Carbon Emissions'. This topic is going to be around for a very long time as we are all well aware. Pressure by governments to reduce our carbon footprint, there are certainly some trade offs for industry, and private enterprise to look at ways we can reduce the emissions. I would really like some feedback on this, so I look forward to your comments.
Here is some more interesting stuff for you:
We hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV’s. But they’re curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there’re nearly as many diesel powered passenger cars as there are gasoline.
You may ask, why has it taken so long getting in Australia, North America and other places? There are a bunch of reasons like fuel tax policies and such, but the biggest hurtle was that North American diesel fuel had a high sulfur content – too high for the latest generation of highly refined diesel engines. Recent government mandates to remove sulfur now opens North America up to the engines the rest of the world’s been enjoying for a long time.
Why are diesels so popular worldwide? Well, for starters, diesels get up to 30% better fuel economy than gas engines. And they last a lot longer. And modern diesel engines are refined, quiet and powerful – and there’s none of that black smoke we used to see.
Some people may think that diesels create more pollution. But, you need to rethink diesels. Environmental pollution standards for diesel cars and light trucks are scheduled to be as strict as they are for gasoline vehicles. A modern diesel engine is as clean as a gas engine.
You may also have heard a lot in the news about bio-diesel. The exciting thing about diesels is that they’re not limited to fossil fuels. They can run on fuel made from vegetable oil. There are refineries that make diesel fuel from cellulosic waste like woodchips from lumber mills. There’s even this cool new process where a special strain of algae is used to convert carbon dioxide, water and sunshine into bio-diesel. That’s still a ways off, but you can see that diesel can become a sustainable source of fuel.
And, there are not a lot of trade off’s with diesel in terms of performance. A modern passenger car diesel is very smooth, quiet and quick. Most folks wouldn’t notice any difference. For those who tow trailers and haul heavy loads, diesels will be an improvement.
Now diesel engines are heavy duty, so they cost more than gas engines. But they get better fuel economy – so the break-even point is largely dependent on the difference between gas and diesel prices at the pump and how many miles you drive. And diesels have a higher resale value.
Now, let’s get back to diesel maintenance. You have to keep in mind that most of the new diesels are just coming in, or will be over the next couple of years, so we don’t have the maintenance schedules to make direct comparisons yet.
But going off what we already have in North America, we can expect fluid drain intervals to be similar to gasoline engines. Diesels do require very clean fuel, air and oil, so their filters are much higher capacity than gasoline filters and cost more. The engine air filter needs to be changed more frequently as well.
Repair costs are similar. As with gasoline engines, proper maintenance is the key to long engine life and to avoiding repairs. So pretty much what we have come to expect with gas vehicles; coolant system service, transmission service, power brakes, power steering, differential, filters, fuel system, and so on. And the payoff for you, if you’re the kind that likes to keep your vehicles for a long time, is that a properly maintained diesel engine can last for hundreds of thousands of miles.
I'm trying to find a similar article from Australia, so keep tuned and I'll be back soon.
Cheers from Richard J & Ray
I would like you to take a look at a page I've added about the use of ULSD Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. It is very informative and interesting, I have asked the author Mike Antich for more articles for you to read, review and perhaps make comments to us or the author. After all, this is exactly what this blog is about, bringing you information.
One of the most important issues facing diesel owners, especially commercial owners, is that of 'Carbon Emissions'. This topic is going to be around for a very long time as we are all well aware. Pressure by governments to reduce our carbon footprint, there are certainly some trade offs for industry, and private enterprise to look at ways we can reduce the emissions. I would really like some feedback on this, so I look forward to your comments.
Here is some more interesting stuff for you:
We hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV’s. But they’re curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there’re nearly as many diesel powered passenger cars as there are gasoline.
You may ask, why has it taken so long getting in Australia, North America and other places? There are a bunch of reasons like fuel tax policies and such, but the biggest hurtle was that North American diesel fuel had a high sulfur content – too high for the latest generation of highly refined diesel engines. Recent government mandates to remove sulfur now opens North America up to the engines the rest of the world’s been enjoying for a long time.
Why are diesels so popular worldwide? Well, for starters, diesels get up to 30% better fuel economy than gas engines. And they last a lot longer. And modern diesel engines are refined, quiet and powerful – and there’s none of that black smoke we used to see.
Some people may think that diesels create more pollution. But, you need to rethink diesels. Environmental pollution standards for diesel cars and light trucks are scheduled to be as strict as they are for gasoline vehicles. A modern diesel engine is as clean as a gas engine.
You may also have heard a lot in the news about bio-diesel. The exciting thing about diesels is that they’re not limited to fossil fuels. They can run on fuel made from vegetable oil. There are refineries that make diesel fuel from cellulosic waste like woodchips from lumber mills. There’s even this cool new process where a special strain of algae is used to convert carbon dioxide, water and sunshine into bio-diesel. That’s still a ways off, but you can see that diesel can become a sustainable source of fuel.
And, there are not a lot of trade off’s with diesel in terms of performance. A modern passenger car diesel is very smooth, quiet and quick. Most folks wouldn’t notice any difference. For those who tow trailers and haul heavy loads, diesels will be an improvement.
Now diesel engines are heavy duty, so they cost more than gas engines. But they get better fuel economy – so the break-even point is largely dependent on the difference between gas and diesel prices at the pump and how many miles you drive. And diesels have a higher resale value.
Now, let’s get back to diesel maintenance. You have to keep in mind that most of the new diesels are just coming in, or will be over the next couple of years, so we don’t have the maintenance schedules to make direct comparisons yet.
But going off what we already have in North America, we can expect fluid drain intervals to be similar to gasoline engines. Diesels do require very clean fuel, air and oil, so their filters are much higher capacity than gasoline filters and cost more. The engine air filter needs to be changed more frequently as well.
Repair costs are similar. As with gasoline engines, proper maintenance is the key to long engine life and to avoiding repairs. So pretty much what we have come to expect with gas vehicles; coolant system service, transmission service, power brakes, power steering, differential, filters, fuel system, and so on. And the payoff for you, if you’re the kind that likes to keep your vehicles for a long time, is that a properly maintained diesel engine can last for hundreds of thousands of miles.
I'm trying to find a similar article from Australia, so keep tuned and I'll be back soon.
Cheers from Richard J & Ray
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