Many drivers believe that filling up with higher octane gas will boost their fuel economy. In reality, octane rating has little to do with miles per gallon. Instead, it measures a fuel’s resistance to engine knock, which is a condition where fuel ignites prematurely in the combustion chamber, causing a knocking or pinging sound and
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Fuel ratings can be confusing. You’ve probably heard of Octane when filling up at a gas station, and maybe Cetane when talking about diesel. But what do they actually mean and how do they impact your vehicles? Octane is a measurement for gasoline fuels. It indicates a fuel’s resistance to knocking or premature ignition under
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For decades, petroleum diesel has been the standard fuel for trucks, heavy equipment, and commercial fleets. As environmental regulations tighten and businesses aim for more sustainable operations, Renewable Diesel has emerged as a superior alternative that doesn’t compromise performance. Unlike traditional diesel, which is refined from crude oil, renewable diesel is made from waste oils,
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While we can see that biodiesel is more widely available, we have recently heard a story that only using biodiesel blends can lead to a hefty repair bill. We’ve had one of our own truck drivers recount a time when they regularly used a station exclusively using B20 diesel blend. After using B20 for a
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Ever wondered how the fuel that powers your fleet makes its way from deep underground to your fuel tank? It all starts with crude oil, a thick, dark liquid pumped from oil wells. But crude oil on its own isn’t useful. It needs to go through a refining process to become the gasoline that keeps
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¿Qué es MPG? Las millas por galón (MPG), un número con el que probablemente todos estemos familiarizados, se han utilizado para medir el ahorro de combustible durante mucho tiempo. Un coche con mejores MPG consume menos gasolina porque puede llegar más lejos con la misma cantidad de combustible. Las MPG son una forma sencilla y
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What is MPG? Miles Per Gallon (MPG), a number we’re all probably familiar with, has been used to measure fuel economy for a long time. A car with a better MPG number uses less gas because it can go farther on the same amount of gas. MPG is a simple and useful way to compare
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Hablaremos del líquido de escape diésel (DEF), que es esencial para muchos de nuestros usuarios con vehículos diésel. DEF se ha convertido en una parte importante de la conversación sobre los motores diesel, especialmente cuando se trata de controlar las emisiones y proteger el medio ambiente. El DEF, compuesto por un 67.5% de agua desionizada
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As vehicle owners, you understand how important aerodynamics are when it comes to fuel economy,. According to Volvo, for long-haul heavy-duty trucks, overcoming resistance contributes to around 10% to fuel consumption, but there are a couple of ways to help with aerodynamics: For trucking vehicles, the higher the cab, the greater the air resistance is,
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Vehicle weight is a factor that significantly affects you vehicle’s fuel efficiency, especially to our customer in the trucking industry where drivers are hauling heady loads. The relationship between the two is easy: the heavier the vehicle, the more fuel it consumes. The Physics Behind the Scenes As mentioned before, a vehicle’s fuel efficiency
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