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Ready for the newest generation of Diesel? Going green doesn't just mean buying a hybrid and moving to San Francisco. Keep your truck, and look cool while protecting our environment. The new requirements for Ultra Low-Sulfur Diesel require the sulfur level to be dropped 97% from the current level that was mandated in 1993. The new legislation requires all Model Year 2007 diesel engines to use high-efficiency catalytic exhaust emission control devices. What does this mean for trucks built before 2007?

Concerns for this new product range from lubricity to cost. In order to reduce the sulfur level to 15ppm (the new standard) manufacturers are using the old method of 'hydro-treating', but increasing the duration of the process; called 'Severe Hydro-treating'. In actuality a lower sulfur content does not present any risk to your vehicle; the problems occur in the removal process. The 'Severe Hydro-Treating' robs the fuel of naturally occurring Lubricating, Viscosity, and Stability properties. To counteract the depletion of these properties, artificial lubricants must be added (added cost as well.)

Here lies another problem, most refinery's are unwilling to add the lubricant due it its potential harm to the pipelines. So in order for the lubricant to be added it will be up to the Terminal operator or Oil jobber to add the treatment additive. This adds extra cost to the fuel, leaving little incentive for smaller distributers to add sufficient additive. Aside from the label indicating the type of fuel on the pump, the customer will never be sure as to how much additive is actually in the fuel. Another concern is the Viscosity of ULS fuel; Diesel Fuel Pumps rely on the fuel to lubricate and cool, however after 'Severe Hydro-Treating' many of those properties are greatly reduced.

A decreased lubricity will lead to excess wear on pumping elements, delivery valves, injections nozzles, and other metal-to-metal parts that are fuel lubricated. Extra cost, poor lubrication prior to additives, lower viscosity, less B.T.U energy content and major worries of lowered fuel mileage begs the question, why do this?

The advantages to ULS fuel are: it burns much cleaner, lower emissions, less white-smoke, and faster warm up. The new standards are set to hit retailers Oct. 15 and Sep. 1 in CA. People are asking, "what can be done to prepare my truck?" With a little help, your truck can be running even better than before. The most sensible cost efficient way to safeguard ones truck and promote mileage is to use a 'OEM' Approved Lubricity Additive. Tests have shown that using an additive, such as Stanadyne Performance Formula, will protect your engine and increase fuel mileage. This extra mileage yields a reduction in quantity of fuel needed to be purchased, therefore offsetting the cost of the additive. What this means is you will pay the same amount for fuel, while still getting all the benefits of the lubricity additive.

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Can You Really Get 100 Mpg With Your Suv?

As you know, I have been writing about the new technology Dutchman Enterprises has developed for an enormous increase of gas mileage for trucks and SUV's. In the past they had some issues around EPA approval and they were in a pickle to grow a network of dealers because the car manufacturers didn't want to work with them. It must have taken the recent downturn and the almost total collapse of SUV and truck sales to get a little more open minded towards technologies available right now. Dutchman Enterprises send me the latest update below today, and I feel anybody interested in ways to reduce gas mileage would want to stay up to date. I realize that adopting a new technology that hasn't been approved by any large manufacturer is tough.

This is a sign that times might change. I don't believe the claim about the price, as mass production should actually lower it. I don't think buyers will pay $3000 - $4000 more for a truck with the system installed. With larger production numbers prices typically go down. Dutchman probably wouldn't want that, but if they can make a profit with the current prices, they will make a killing when Ford and others put their efficiency models into the production ramp up, even if the individual system price goes down by 50%, which it probably has to if the numbers of sales are to be increased significantly. We still have a credit and financial crisis, not just an environmental crises. So here is what the news from Dutchman said:

"Dear Axel Meierhoefer,

Hello from Dutchman Enterprises. We appreciate your having taken the time at some time in the past to request a quote for a PICC for one or more vehicles(s). We were concerned about EPA issues with the technology originally, but we have re-designed around those considerations and we are no longer concerned about our special catalytic converter qualifying with the EPA. With gas prices rising as they have, other large interests have been looking for solutions to some of their problems and we have discovered a common interest in helping the American car manufacturers get back to doing what they do best & make the kind of vehicles Americans want. The door has opened for us to better serve the American consumers. We have some extremely important news. Ford and Dutchman have been talking and Ford finally gave permission for Dutchman to tell the public what is going on. This last weekend, a Ford executive spent several hours speaking to the dealers involved in distributing the Dutchman Enterprises automotive technologies at their annual dealers convention.

Dutchman Enterprises can now announce that the initial meeting with representatives of Ford Motor Company went very well and both parties are excited about testing the HAFC and PICC and for the potential of improving fuel economy for American automobiles. The initial reaction of the Ford team involved was excitement and enthusiasm over the potential of both the HAFC and the PICC. Discussions have begun about both companies partnering together to further develop these technologies.

Dutchman Enterprises received a letter from the engineer that is heading up the Ford team to test the HAFC. In that letter from Corporate Headquarters in Dearborn Michigan, the leading engineer wrote, the (HAFC) concept makes good sense. There have been critics at large who have challenged the idea of water gas and called it a scam technology, but one has to consider the fact that no one knows more about automobiles and what makes sense relating to them than the engineers who design and build them. This same engineer, in the same letter, wrote: We are also excited about the potential of the PICC technology. Ford is discussing getting involved because these technologies make sense. Their testing is supposed to be over on or around October 1st, and the executive that addressed the dealers gave everyone the impression it was going well. They have even asked for more units and that is a good sign.

Mr. Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Company, was interviewed on CNBC on the 12th of September, and he told the reporter that there are some interesting things happening in the alternative fuels area. He said, Hydrogen technologies, involving water, offer some incredible opportunities to do something with the engines we already have. That is not a statement about regular Hydrogen Fuel Cells, which do not operate with current engines. It is reasonable to assume he is talking about water gas injection and the Hydro-Assist Fuel Cells, which his people are currently testing. Of course, Dutchman Enterprises is excited about the prospects of partnering with Ford Motor Company and their thousands of Ford dealers all across the USA and throughout the world. Not to mention the engineering and research prospects for developing the PICC to its full potential. It is not hard to see why Ford would want to be able to get 50% (or even 30%) better mileage out of their existing SUVs and Pickup trucks. It could save the US auto industry to be able to develop the PICC within a year or so to be able to get 100 miles per gallon or better (city and highway) with future SUVs and Pickups. Both of these technologies have world wide patent protection owned by Dutchman Enterprises.

What does this mean to you? It is time to seriously consider getting your HAFC kit on order NOW. The Ford executive mentioned that he thought our prices were too low and that they should be double what we are currently charging. I guess he is right, because we were charging the same price we currently charge for the kit when gas prices were half what they are now. When Ford comes in that will most likely change. The demand will also go through the roof! Just to modify the Ford vehicles will involve 60 million cars. A word to the wise, get your HAFC on order. The PICC will most likely not be on the market for another year or so. Ford will want to develop it with new car designs in mind, while Dutchman Enterprises will absolutely insist on an after market version as well, but that will delay it for well over a year down the road.

In the meantime, can there be any doubt now that the concept of the HAFC is sound and can improve fuel economy? You have the benefit of being able to get a little ahead of the curve while the price is half what it will be and while there is not a waiting list as long as the gas lines in the 70s.

As, we are sure, you have already discovered, we have assigned a customer service representative, who works for one of our dealers, to you. If you have any questions about this message, please contact Manager, your customer service representative, using this email address, support@preignitioncc.com. Let our representative do his or her best to answer all your questions and get your HAFC kit in process. One report we recently read made the point that by merely increasing the mileage of vehicles in America by a mere 30% we could eliminate our need for ANY of the middle Eastern oil! Can you imagine what we can do for America and American car manufacturers just by installing the HAFC kits now?

When Ford joins us, we will be able to put a LOT of people back to work and stop this fossil fuels insanity. With their help, our PICC will be all that it can be, and all American car manufacturers can get us all the cars and pickup trucks we want with no concern for fuel costs or pollution. This is the answer we are all looking for. Thank you for your support in this effort.

If you have any questions about this announcement, please contact your customer service representative who is Manager using the his email address, support@preignitioncc.com."

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Axel Meierhoefer is an eco-conscious performance coach, author, and the founder of Axel Meierhoefer Consulting (AMC LLC). His motto is" Helping others help themselves achieve success". If you'd like to get on his E-mail list for more articles, or like more insights, goto http://www.meierhoefer.net/blog or email AM@Meierhoefer.net.

My 1993 Chevy K1500 5.7L V8 pickup failed the emissions / smog test. Failed on HC hydrocarbons (HC ppm).......?

Here is my situation:

1993 Chevy K1500 5.7L V8 4x4 pickup, with 394,000km/ 244,000 miles. Original engine.

Engine does not burn oil. Exhaust & system is good (except for i don't know the condition of the catalytic converter) Oxygen sensor was changed 1 month ago, (plugs and distributor prob isn't a bad idea to change), Air Filter & oil are clean/new.

2 Years ago my truck passed but barely: with the HC ppm reading 73 with a limit of 73.

This time it read 205. But the truck has been running off, not ride at idle sometimes sort of studdering but no problems starting & what not.

Yesterday It read: At full operating speed it read 205 & the limit was 73 for the HC pppm

for curb idle the limit is 200 & it read 189.

Aside from Vacuum leak & changing plugs & wires & distributor or the cat.

What else is there that could cause it to fail or that is common to make them fail on this year Chevy truck.

I'd check all the vac lines, vac hoses, air filter, clean the connectors where the spark-plug wires connect to and perform a basic tune up change the plugs and wires, and making sure the fuel system has be treated , plus the o2 sensors are working properly etc.

If the cat was bad that could cause the high reading , plus it could throw off the engines compression and you'd not it in how the vehicle drives , runs and in your gas mileage, also you'd notice an change in the exhaust fumes etc.

There are different signs of a bad cat converter one could be that you notice a hole or leak another could be the noise it makes when you tap it etc.

Myself what I prefer is to be sure that a full tune up and oil change is performed just before the day of the smog-emissions test.Checking all fluid levels, belts, pulley's, and checking things like the PCV valve, changing the fuel filter, checking, cleaning the vehicles electrical contacts from the battery,starter, alternator, power junctions, engine block posts, and all grounds with a wire brush, sandpaper, a file etc.

What is also important is a fully tightened gas cap and the gas cap that has a good seal,plus having at least a half tank of fuel in the tank/ with no more then 3/4's of a tank of gas, when it's emission-smog tested.Always try and pre-book the emissions-smog test, then drive it on the hwy for a good 15-20 mins just before the test time.This way the engine, fuel system, exhaust should be cleaner and the engine will be warm or normal operating temperatures when it's being tested and the test results are greatly affected by such basic factors.

Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way besides the tune up etc I'd probably change the cat converter using either a brand new universal replacement cat converter or by going to a auto wreckers etc and picking up a cheap used replacement part and if you can't change it yourself find a shop that will do the labour for a fair price.Personally I've used many used cat converters from the wrecking yards and found them to be fair priced, some charge from 35 or 60 bucks and some might try to charge you even more especially if the cat is expensive or they pull the part for you, but if I pulled one I payed as little as 10 bucks and no more then 35.Some exhaust shops etc might charge anywhere from 20-60 bucks or so to install the new or used one you supply them with.

I've seen cat converters brand new go for quite cheap so check around and some shops might offer you a universal for 120-150 with a full warranty and that's fully installed labour and all.

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