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Some products seem expensive…
Maxodyne FTC Decarbonizer will deglaze hard-carbon from cylinders as the engine operates! From time to time, we are asked why some of our products, particularly FTC Decarbonizer and Flushing Oil Concentrate, seem expensive. That is an extremely reasonable and pertinent question. Compared to many other “off-the-shelf” products, our prices can seem higher in comparison. While…
Read MoreA Real Solution to Engine Blow-by
Engine blow-by is the term used to describe excessive internal crankcase pressure – a result of inadequate sealing between the piston rings and the cylinder walls, particularly during the compression and power strokes of the crankshaft. During these strokes, generated compression and expansion pressures create extremely high pressure above the piston, and if the ring-to-cylinder…
Read MoreDoes FTC Decarbonizer Really Work?
To answer the question “Does FTC Decarbonizer really work?“, take a look at these photos – This photo is of a cylinder from a Caterpillar 3508 diesel engine at 8,000 hours. It was used in an earthmoving machine in a large mining operation in Australia. It was torn down and rebuilt prior to the normal…
Read MoreExhaust Smoke
If your vehicle or machine has visible exhaust smoke coming from anywhere, you have a problem! The color of engine exhaust smoke and when it occurs can tell you a lot about your engine’s condition. Basically, there are three types of smoke… Black exhaust smoke is often a cause of concern. There is a low…
Read MoreOil Soot, Carbon, & Blow-by Issues
Sooty engine oil, carbon deposits, & blow-by issues Regular diesel engine operation, including starting, becomes increasingly problematic as combustion-related deposits build up on critical engine components over time. Cold weather only compounds the situation. Types of operation, such as excessive idling, short run time, light work, and city type driving, all contribute to carbon and…
Read MoreHow to fix a diesel that’s hard to start cold
Winter! Always just around the corner! And with it often comes problems with your car, truck, boat or machinery – particularly when it has a diesel engine. An often-occurring problem during the colder months is hard cold starting – the engine takes longer and longer cranking to finally fire up. Not only that, once it…
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