Diesel Disposal

Re: Un-infected diesel ???

And therein lies a small problem. In Australia BP/Castrol certainly market our product after some rigorous product by product testing where Fuel Doctor came out on top. Through Expresslube we hope to establish, shortly, a simular distributor agreement in the UK whereby the product will be jointly branded "Fuel Doctor/BP/Castrol". It's early days yet. But we'll let you all know about it!

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www.fueldoctors.com.au
 
Re: Un-infected diesel ???

>>And therein lies a small problem. In Australia BP/Castrol certainly market our product after some rigorous product by product testing where Fuel Doctor came out on top.<<

I had a look at the Castrol Australia website and they don't mention Fuel Doctor, or any fuel additive, or anything to do with fuel as far as I can see. They only seem to deal with lube oils. Is there more than one Castrol in Australia, perhaps?

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Re: Un-infected diesel ???

If you go to; www.msds.castrol.com.au and do a search for Fuel Doctor you can download the MSDS sheet.

We beleive Castrol Australia are in the process of adding product information on the web, but if you PM your e-mail address I could send you a Fuel Doctor/Castrol brochure in pdf format.

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Re: Un-infected diesel ???

>>If you go to; www.msds.castrol.com.au and do a search for Fuel Doctor you can download the MSDS sheet.<<

That website is coming up as unavailable.

>>We beleive Castrol Australia are in the process of adding product information on the web, but if you PM your e-mail address I could send you a Fuel Doctor/Castrol brochure in pdf format.<<

Thanks, I've sent you my email address via a PM.

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Re: Your ideas have some merit

Sorry to diagree, but what you say about cleaning the tank is not entirely true, but I am happy to accept it is best practice.

The latest information I have is that there are probably well over 40,000 boats in the UK that have fuel tankage that is part of the hull structure and to get any sort of effective cleaner inside would require the front of the tank to be removed by grider or flame cutter.

I have sufficient impirical reports about the use of several biocide additives to indicate that the probelm can be solved by draining the tank and refilling with suitable additives. Continuing to use of additive is then required, but after a few months I would switch from a biocide one to a solely water removing/fuel conditioning one, just in case the bugs mutated to be biocide resistant.

I also agree, in theory about needing to filter the fuel, however, if the fuel system has been installed according to best practice there should be two fine filters between tank and injection equipment (regretably Delphi/CAV) do not quote filtration size. Someone with enough sense to drain the tank (rather than pay soemone to do it), must be fairly confident in their ability to chage filters and bleed the system. So carrying a few spare ellements solves the filtration problem, but again, inland experience indicates that draining, dosing with suitable additive and refilling with new fuel normally solves the problem.

I must say that I have a horrible feeling that an awfull lot of "diesel bug" problems in the UK are in fact water contamination pure and simple and that the press, probably withouit intention, are colluding with additive suppliers to make a real problem appear far more widespread and common than it actually is.

I believe prevention is better than cure so always try to buy my fuel from high volume outlets and also use a water removing additive - so far so good!

Tony Brooks

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Re: Un-infected diesel ???

>>Sorry, if you go to www.castrol.com.au select MSDS in the toolkit section, then search for Fuel Doctor. This should do it.<<

It just shows Fuel Doctor's safety sheet - no efficacy or endorsement. There doesn't seem to be any other mention of Fuel Doctor on the website, even under the marine section.

>>Did you get the brochure?<<

Was this brochure produced and issued by Castrol or BP or Fuel Doctor? There isn't an address on it which seems unlike normal company brochures.

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Re: Un-infected diesel ???

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Sorry, if you go to www.castrol.com.au select MSDS in the toolkit section, then search for Fuel Doctor. This should do it. <br><br>Did you get the brochure?

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I've now been in touch with Castrol Australia and had a helpful email as follows:-
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Dear David, Castrol Australia have marketed the Fuel Doctor product as a joint brand since May 2000, largely to Commercial and Marine markets, where customers have the most problems with fuel contamination. We have found it to be a very good product. We are currently in the process of updating our website, and will be adding details of Fuel Doctor shortly.
A copy of our brochure is attached
Rgds
Lindsey Edgar

Lindsey Edgar
Marketing Manager- Transport
Ph: 61 2 9795 4735
Fax: 61 2 9795 4740
Mobile: 0419 609777
Email: Lindsey.edgar@castrol.com.au


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He also attached a Castrol produced brochure in pdf format that was very informative and reassuring.

David
 
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