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WHAT IS THE Fitch® FUEL CATALYST?
The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst is a pre-combustion fuel treatment device that makes fuel more combustible. The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst is a true catalyst in that it causes a reaction but is not consumed or affected in the process. Fitch® is not an additive as it puts nothing into the fuel. It is installed in the fuel line of any engine just like a fuel filter (though it is not a replacement for the fuel filter as it does not serve as a fuel filter, but rather as a catalyst). It is a maintenance-free product which will last for at least 400,000 kilometers or 5,000 hours, which is essentially the life of the engine in many cases.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Testing by several leading laboratories (see Fact Sheet which follows) have confirmed that the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst is actually re-refining the fuel immediately prior to combustion. In the case of diesel, this is accomplished through a complex chemical reaction which breaks the long chain hydrocarbons converting them to smaller and more combustible constituents which burn more efficiently. Over time this can be seen in diesel engines by a reduction of soot in the exhaust and a corresponding reduction of soot formation in the sump oil. The process is different in petrol engines, but does result in an increase in octane. This process is patented and proprietary to Advanced Power Systems International Inc.
WHAT ARE THE APPLICATIONS?
Any gasoline or diesel engine of any size may be treated with the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst. Successful testing has also been accomplished on methanol, kerosene and propane. In summary, any equipment may be successfully treated with the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst as long as the correct size unit is used. (Sufficient catalytic material must be present based on the fuel flow of the engine.)
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE PRODUCT?
The combustion improvement caused by the presence of the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst produces a number of benefits. Because the fuel is consumed more completely, less fuel is burned, emissions are lowered and power is increased. In addition, engine oil remains cleaner longer because blow-by is reduced. Because carbon build up in the engine is also reduced the life of the engine is enhanced. The overall result is an engine that runs more efficiently.
The extent to which these benefits are obtained is a function of the age and condition of the engine, how the engine is being used and the quality of the fuel being burned.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
- INCREASED FUEL ECONOMY
- LOWER EMISSIONS
- MORE POWER
- LESS MAINTENANCE
- ENHANCED ENGINE LIFE
WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO THE COMMERCIAL USER?
- Improved fuel economy.
- Lower emissions means complying with new state regulations and therefore less likelihood of a traffic citation for excess smoke. Less soot also means fewer truck washes and a cleaner trailer.
- Increased power means better gradability and performance and less driver fatigue.
- Less maintenance means fewer oil changes because the engine oil will stay cleaner, longer, as blow-by is reduced. Injectors will also stay cleaner.
- Engine life is increased because carbon build-up is reduced.
In summary, all of these benefits add up to a significant reduction in operational expenses and a quick product payback.
See our FACT SHEET for a complete listing of Evaluations Conducted On The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst by Various Independent, Government and Commercial Laboratories, OEM’S, Municipalities and other Organisations.
