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It works 100%. Duramax LBZ
“100% these products work as you say! I’ve been running the ULS Diesel Enhancer and the FTC Decarbonizer for 6+ years in my Duramax LBZ. And they work! I love these products – they do as you say.“ Jean R, Great Cacapon, WV.
Read MoreSome 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 MoreExcessive Engine Oil Use
Whether it is a gasoline or diesel engine, excessive engine oil use is caused by either leaking seals and/or gaskets, or otherwise, the oil is being consumed in the combustion chamber during engine operation. When oil is combusted, excessive carbon particulate matter is produced, forming harmful carbon deposits within the combustion chamber and on associated components. Over time, these encrusted…
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 MoreDiesel Particulate Filter Problems
– and how to solve them Most modern diesel engines are now fitted with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) to further reduce noxious exhaust emissions. Although this is a great step forward in reducing toxic chemicals in our atmosphere, DPFs are a band-aid remedy only, and with this technology comes a list of problems that must…
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…
Read MoreHow Much Do I Need?
Depending on the product, the amount needed can be worked out pretty easily. As the products are mixed with either the fuel (diesel or gasoline), or the oil (engine, transmission, differential or hydraulics) at a particular rate, some simple math can be applied to determine the correct size required. Below is the complete list of…
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