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The use of DurAlt? FC is recommended in each tank of gasoline or diesel fuel used in the vehicle's engine. Yes. DurAlt is completely soluble in all oil based additives, such as stabilizers, anti-gels and fuel conditioners. Yes. DurAlt? Fuel Conditioner has been beneficially used in conventional diesel fuel for many years. DurAlt Technology accelerates the combustion process and significantly reduces the smoke and particulate emissions from diesel engines.

There are no harmful effects of over treating gasoline and diesel fuel with DurAlt? FC. However, DurAlt? FC benefits do not increase with over treating.

DurAlt? FC readily mixes with gasoline when added to the gasoline tank. It can be mixed in bulk or on a tank-by-tank basis.

DurAlt? FC is a multifunctional fuel additive that improves the combustion process in gasoline and diesel engines. In gasoline engines, it reduces the combustion chamber deposits (CCD) thereby reducing the octane number required (ONR) by the engine. In diesel engines, it reduces the ignition delay and improves the Cetane number of diesel fuel. In both gasoline and diesel engines, the improved combustion results in better fuel economy and lower emissions.

Both gasoline and diesel fuels are mixtures of hundreds of different hydrocarbons which differ in their chemical structure and composition. During the combustion process encountered in gasoline and diesel engines, these various hydrocarbon molecules mix with oxygen supplied by the air and compete for the combustion reactions in which carbon is converted to carbon dioxide and hydrogen is converted to water.

In diesel engines, during the compression stroke only air is compressed and it heats up above the self-ignition temperature of diesel fuel. Near the end of compression stroke, liquid fuel is injected as very fine droplets, where it mixes with hot air. After a brief period called "Ignition Delay", the fuel-air mixture ignites causing a rapid rise in pressure and temperature. This is called "Premixed Burning Phase", where the bulk of NOx emissions and noise are produced.

DurAlt? FC is manufactured by reacting a cut of crude oil with oxygen in the presence of a proprietary catalyst. DurAlt? FC technology is protected by numerous patents in many countries of the world. The final product contains various petroleum based hydrocarbon components including an active polar compound (a polar molecule has concentrations of positive and negative electric charges). DurAlt? FC contains only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

DurAlt? FC was developed by the Nelson family who are the founders of Polar Molecular Corporation (PMC). The Nelsons discovered that a unique polar compound in combination with other petroleum-based components was capable of improving the combustion process in gasoline and diesel engines. DurAlt? FC's benefits were subsequently supported by numerous tests conducted at several independent laboratories.

The US EPA has approved DurAlt? FC as "substantially similar" to gasoline. The "substantially similar" designation means that DurAlt? FC will not increase any harmful emissions and will not harm any fuel system components or emission control equipment on the vehicles. This designation means that DurAlt? FC may be bulk treated in fuels.

DurAlt? FC improves the combustion process and therefore minimizes the build up of CCDs in gasoline engines which increase ONR. Tests conducted at independent laboratories have shown that DurAlt? FC reduces ONR between 55 to 80 percent or by 3 to 5 octane numbers. Yes. DurAlt? FC works in all grades of gasoline from regular to premium reducing the ONR by up to 5 points.

Yes. By improving the dispersion of fuel molecules resulting in more complete combustion of fuel, DurAlt? FC increases the overall engine efficiency. This yields better performance and improved fuel economy. Yes. Carburetors and fuel injectors are two different devices to introduce the fuel into the engine. In both cases, DurAlt? FC will improve the combustion process and deliver the benefits.

DurAlt? FC has been widely tested at independent laboratories including Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas; National Institute for Petroleum Energy Research, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Ricardo Consulting Engineers, England; Elf Aquitaine Oil Company, France; and Automotive Laboratory of Lemigas, Indonesia.

All internal combustion, 2 and 4 cycle engines using gasoline or diesel fuel will benefit from the use of DurAlt? FC. Yes. DurAlt? FC will assist in cold weather operations. However, in winter conditions PMC recommends the use of DuraFlo, another patented diesel fuel additive that is marketed by PMC. DuraFlo will maintain flow to - 30oF in most #2 diesel fuels, thus eliminating the need to blend #1 diesel fuel. DuraFlo contains the key additive components of DurAlt? FC. Yes.

No. You do not pay the diesel fuel tax when purchasing dyed diesel fuel. However, dyed diesel fuel should only be used to operate vehicles or equipment off-highway. You will be subject to the tax and a penalty if you operate a motor vehicle on a highway in California with dyed diesel fuel in the supply tank. Yes.

No. On the contrary, by improving the combustion process and minimizing the combustion chamber deposits, DurAlt? FC will keep engines cleaner, reduce the maintenance requirements, and extend the engine life. DurAlt? FC is "substantially similar" to fuel itself. DurAlt? FC doesn't change engine manufacturer required fuel and fuel additive specifications.

In new vehicle engines, DurAlt? FC minimizes the formation of CCDs and reduces ONR. The engine stays cleaner, runs better, requires less maintenance, gives better fuel economy and produces lower emissions. In used vehicle engines, DurAlt? FC will give instant noticeable benefits through improved combustion of the gasoline or diesel fuel. Used engines that are running roughly will have a noticeable smooth out effect when DurAlt is added to the fuel.

By creating a more uniform and complete combustion in the engine, DurAlt? FC provides the horsepower originally designed by the engine manufacturer. DurAlt? FC accelerates combustion, therefore releasing more energy when the piston is at the top of the stroke. This provides for more power and smoother performance. There is little or no loss of power due to incomplete combustion of fuel, as experienced in untreated fuel.

Hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) are the products of incomplete combustion of gasoline and diesel fuel. DurAlt? FC improves the combustion in both gasoline and diesel engines. Based on the tests conducted at the independent laboratories, it can reduce HC and CO emissions by up to 40 and 20 percents respectively. Yes. However, PMC recommends the use of DuraSta which has shown to restore the fuel quality of deteriorated fuels.

By creating a more uniform and complete combustion, DurAlt? FC reduces the deposit formation in engines. DurAlt? FC contains a polar compound which attaches to cylinder walls and piston rings providing increased upper cylinder lubrication in both gasoline and diesel engines. Based on tests conducted by the additive division of a major oil company, DurAlt? FC enhances lubricity in low sulfur diesel fuel and helps in reducing fuel pump wear.