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Diesel: All the latest in diesel parts
HPD CATCH CAN RANGE CONTINUES TO GROW
New kit introduced for the new Isuzu D-MAX and Mazda BT50
Diesel performance specialists High Performance Diesel have released a new catch can kit to suit the new Isuzu D-MAX. The new kit will also fit the new Mazda BT50, which shares the 4JJ3-TCX engine. Suitable for D-MAX and BT50 models from late 2020 onward powered by the Isuzu 4JJ3-TCX turbo-diesel engine, the new kit adds to the more than 50 model-specific kits in HPD’s range. Australian made from billet aluminium, the HPD catch can is a simple and effective modification to protect the long-term health of turbo-diesel engines. Oil vapour from the crankcase breather combines with soot from the EGR valve to form a sticky deposit that restricts air flow and reduces engine efficiency and power.
The catch can collects this fine vapour before it reaches the intake and affects the turbo, intercooler and inlet manifold. HPD explains that an intake clean is expensive and not covered by warranty, and in some vehicles has been required in as little as 60,000km. The new models come with all laser-cut brackets, oil and pressure-rated hoses and all clamps and fasteners needed to complete a factory-look fitment. HPD says comprehensive instructions make DIY installation easy with basic tools, or it can be quickly fitted by any mechanic during regular service. Once fitted, the HPD catch can reportedly requires very little maintenance. There is a dipstick to monitor oil level, the reservoir unscrews to empty it and the stainless steel mesh filters are said to never need replacing. The new kit can be ordered online from www.hpdiesel.com.au
TACKLING DIESEL AIR POLLUTANTS
AutoTest explains that air pollutants can have adverse effects at various scales
The air pollutants currently causing the greatest concern in terms of local air quality, primarily because of their impacts on human health, are airborne PM, NO2 and ground-level ozone5. Road transport is an important contributor to all three. Moreover, road transport is a major source of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). Legislation and strategies to reduce exhaust emissions from road vehicles have been in place for some time. However, in many urban areas the concentrations of NO2 and CO2 still frequently exceed health-based limits and are not decreasing. Emissions of NOx from vehicle exhaust are regulated at type approval, but NO2 emissions are not. Direct road traffic contribution to ambient NO2 has increased with two contributing factors: diesel vehicles emit more NOx than petrol vehicles, and with a larger proportion of NO2 in NOx; and the average value of NO2 in diesel exhaust is increasing. The overall consequence is that there is now tighter regulation of NOx and NO2 emissions from diesel vehicles. Particles in diesel exhaust have a range of sizes, and the shape of the size distribution depends on whether the weighting is by number or by mass. The main implication of the particle size distribution in vehicle exhaust is that the instruments used in testing need to be sensitive enough to measure particles in the relevant size. The primary tool for combating air pollution from road transport is vehicle emission legislation. There are currently two main levels of emission legislation: type approval, and periodic in-service/ roadworthiness technical inspection. The exhaust pollutants which are regulated are CO, unburnt hydrocarbons (HC), NOx and PM. The limits have been reduced in stages, and changes have been made to the test methods to make them more effective. Emission-control technologies have developed accordingly. In the exhaust emission test a production vehicle is placed on a chassis dynamometer. The driver must follow a driving cycle and the vehicle’s emissions are collected and analysed. Emissions are measured over the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). There is a need for the procedures and instruments measuring exhaust emissions be updated. AutoTest says Australia is already consistently several years behind EU standards as the European Directive adopted the Emission Standard Euro 5 in 2011 but Australia is only up to Euro 4. “If Australia is to achieve the Australian Government’s 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target of 26-28 percent of 2005 levels, and net zero by 2050, then the Australian Government needs to implement more stringent standards for noxious air pollutant emissions and a standards regime for fuel efficiency (CO2),” an AutoTest spokesperson said. “While Australia’s air quality is considered good by international standards, our increasingly urbanised and aging population may be more susceptible to the health impacts of noxious emissions. The Australian Government needs to strengthen its vehicle emissions standards, according to these points: • Regular periodic inspections be mandated with attention being paid to NOx Cox and PM. • The impending prospect of a 100 percent imported vehicle market be supported by local
Type testing of vehicles. • High vehicle emission rates are often a result of component ageing, component failure, or generally poor maintenance. • Improve Australia’s air quality and reduce growing health costs associated with noxious gasses. • The adoption of Euro 6 Standards, the readily available models of vehicles will be all higher technological standard. • The implementation of Euro 6 vehicles with substandard fuel, would limit the available benefits - lower fuel consumption, less toxic emissions.” AutoTest manufactures a combined AutoGas 5 Gas Analyser and AutoSmoke Opacity suitable for CNG diesel engines, Petrol and LPG – which it says represents a comprehensive vehicle emissions testing solution capable of measuring CO, HC, CO2, O2 and NOx. For more information, visit www.autotest.net.au
PENRITE’S DIESEL ADDITIVES
The company has been Australian owned and operated for 95 years
Everyone knows Penrite for its ranges of diesel engine lubricants such as the HPR Diesel range, Enviro+ Mid and Low SAPS engine oils and the Convoy Heavy Duty lubricants. Penrite also provides a comprehensive and excellent range of additives designed to service and maintain the performance, economy, emission and longevity of diesel fueled engines. Penrite states it was one of the first aftermarket companies to provide Adblue in retail sized packs suitable for consumers to top up their diesel exhaust fluid. The Penrite 3.5 Litre Penblue dispenser pack is the easy way to top up low diesel exhaust fluid with no mess or waste. This unique filling system provides enough fluid to turn off warning lights and stops some vehicles from going into limp mode. The Penblue product is also a fully licensed and registered Adblue product, meeting the Australian quality standard ISO 22241 for satisfaction and assurance. Penrite Enviro+ DPF Cleaner is a patented, dual catalyst, bimetallic Platinum and Cerium fuel additive. It is specifically formulated to clean blocked DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filters) as well as improve the operation and reduce maintenance of the DPF and emissions control systems in diesel engine applications. Penrite says it: • cleans and assists in the regeneration of diesel particulate filters (DPFs); • reduces engine particle matter; • cleans injectors; • improves diesel fuel combustion for improved fuel economy by up to eight percent; • improves engine efficiency; • maximises catalyst life; • lowers the burning temperature of soot (Diesel
Particulate Matter); • prevents runaway regeneration; • and extends catalyst life. Penrite’s new Pro series range features two Diesel only products – Diesel Complete Clean and Diesel Fuel Boost. Both are fuel additives designed to service and maintain diesel fuel delivery systems and provide improved performance, fuel economy and lower emission output. Penrite says its Diesel Complete Clean will clean the fuel system from the tank to the inlet valves and Diesel Fuel Boost will improve the cetane rating of normal pump diesel by up to six points, providing superior power and performance from diesel engines. Penrite EGR and Cat Cleaner is a new generation, unique, low volatility, professional automotive cleaning product. It effectively cleans and prevents the build-up of deposits that block emission control devices such as catalytic converters and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems. The new Penrite Diesel Winter Fuel Treatment additive is designed for use in locations where temperatures fall below zero degrees. Diesel fuel can form wax crystals at very low temperatures which can block injectors and prevent fuel from reaching the cylinder. The new Penrite Diesel Winter Fuel Treatment is a single dose product designed to be added to the fuel where it works by lowering the CFPP (Cold Filter Plugging Point) of the diesel fuel, preventing wax formation of the fuel. Penrite Diesel Biocide Fuel Treatment is designed for use in diesel fuel storages to stop bacterial growth in diesel fuel, especially in humid conditions that can cause damage to diesel fuel delivery systems. It is designed to treat bulk storages of fuel and can improve fuel economy by up to 2.5 percent. One litre treats up to 2000 litres of fuel, so it is economical and can reportedly pay for itself with savings on repairs and economy. Penrite’s Diesel D-TOX is a highly concentrated diesel fuel additive specifically designed to clean up and maintain diesel fuel systems. Penrite says it: • protects the fuel system from gum, varnish and other deposits; • dispels moisture and micro-biological organisms; • cleans and lubricates injectors and pumps; • extends life of catalysts and reduces emissions; • improves fuel economy; • restores power; • and prevents corrosion. Diesel Fuel Stabiliser is a fuel additive designed to stabilise the performance of diesel fuel when in storage and prevent loss of engine performance due to old and stale fuel. Penrite says it meets military and defence grade specifications for optimum reliability and performance, and contains a lubricity improver that extends the life of fuel pumps and injectors. It also contains a metal deactivator that reduces the tendency of metal surfaces to oxidise and corrode, preventing the accumulation of residue, gummy deposits and polymer formations; as well as optimised detergents for diesel to clean and maintain the fuel system if needed. Penrite Oil Company is an Australian independent international lubricants company established in 1926. It is privately owned and its Head Office is located in Dandenong South, Melbourne, Australia, with other major offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland, New Zealand and United Kingdom. It exports to over 50 countries in Europe, Asia and America. Penrite says it is very committed to providing a workplace and external environment that meets local and regulatory requirements. It strives to minimise any environmental impact by reducing emissions and developing safe and sustainable, production, packaging, storage and distribution methodologies. It is also a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant. To find out more about Penrite additives for diesel, visit www.penriteoil.com.au
A NEW WINNING PARTNERSHIP FOR CASTROL
Castrol has been awarded a new strategic cooperation agreement by Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover has exclusively recommended approved Castrol engine oils for their iconic vehicles since 2001, and its new agreement will extend this relationship through to 2026. Castrol explains that its deep collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover since 2001 is focused on delivering technologically advanced, efficient lubricant products that push the boundaries of engine performance and help improve fuel economy. This combined experience supports performance in millions of Jaguar Land Rover drivers around the world. Castrol explains that Jaguar Land Rover engines are designed to work at their optimum level using Castrol EDGE Professional, which is why Jaguar Land Rover cars are ‘born’ with Castrol EDGE Professional oil inside the engine and Castrol EDGE Professional is the only oil recommended by Jaguar Land Rover. “We are delighted to extend our collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover, through the new contract,” Castrol Vice President Strategic Cooperation, Erasmo Viola, said. “Our collaboration in the laboratory, on the racetrack and on the world’s roads delivers technological innovation and supports Castrol’s and JLR’s sustainability ambitions, helping to deliver real benefits to Jaguar Land Rover retailers and customers, today and in the future.” In addition to co-engineering and development work on engine oils for production vehicles, Castrol will continue as a lead sponsor for the Jaguar Formula E race team, which serves as a testbed for new technologies and solutions. Castrol’s technical collaboration with the team aims to deliver on-track performance enhancements through advanced EV fluids, lubricants and coolants. “The collaboration between Castrol and Jaguar Land Rover goes back over 20 years and we look forward to further developing this relationship over the next five years,” Jaguar Land Rover Global Customer Services Director, Peter Hettich, said. “Castrol play a vital role in helping Jaguar Land Rover deliver our aims and targets across many powertrain related topics, reducing engine wear and helping to improve fuel economy. “Our future development of technology continues to evolve at pace and Castrol is playing a vital role within it.” For more from Castrol, visit www.castrol.com
WIRED FOR OLD DIESELS
Diesel Help Australia is offering a new training course for old diesels
When dabbling in older diesels, you will find they are very different to common rail, and some mechanics have leap frogged the old diesel technology. As well as common rail assistance, Diesel Help Australia provides over the phone diagnostics and technical bulletins for the older Bosch VP44 fitted to a variety of applications. These include Nissan Patrol, Navara ZD30, Ford Transit, Isuzu Rodeo, Cummins and MAN. “Investment over time is now second nature when our members log diagnostic jobs,” Diesel Help Australia’s Clinton Brett said. “Over the past two years we have witnessed an increase in diagnostics of the older Nissan ZD30. This has resulted in a new training course to take the pressure off our diagnostics team. “This December our members will experience a 1.5 hour live ‘Wired for old diesel’ diagnostics and repair procedures Pilot Webinar for the old Nissan ZD30.” Subjects covered in the new training will include Air intake and exhaust operation; Fuel system operation; Description of the Bosch VP44; Common faults and failures; Starting – Hard to start/no start; Fuel injection pump malfunction; P77 Fuel injection timing control; Black smoke and low power; Surging no fault codes; and Repair processes and procedures. The VP44 pump can fetch a hefty price says Clinton, who states you should be aware it may not be a fuel pump problem. For example, a fast rotating starter with high current preventing the pump from delivering adequate fuel to start the engine. “There are many other faults discussed on the ZD30, so keep a look out for this training course,” Clinton said. “The course will be released in December 2021 exclusive as a pilot to Diesel Help members. The course will then be released in 2022 (cost and dates TBC). If you can’t wait, you may consider joining Diesel Help to gain an insight earlier in the free members only release of this ‘Wired for old diesels’ course in December. “Our members reckon Diesel Help membership is worth every cent and lets them gain a learning experience, not just a quick fix of the diesel.” For more information, visit www.dieselhelp.com.au Diesel Help Australia thanks Haynes Australia Pty Ltd for their permission to republish material contained in this article.
X-1R DIESEL TREATMENT
Burg Design says this product goes the extra mile
Diesel Engines have changed enormously over the years, and we are now looking at Tier 4 Diesel Engines becoming the norm across all of the world. “We needed to update our product to take into account the changes to the fuels and the demands the engines are making of them,” Burg Design’s Ray Graham said. “In accordance with the changes we made to our X-1R Petrol product, we have now designed a Fivein-One product that is already the one to beat!” Burg Design says key features of the X-1R Diesel Treatment are as follows: • Removes Carbon deposits and cleans fuel injectors. • Noticeably improves fuel economy and power delivery. • Results in a much smoother running engine. • Lubricates upper cylinder and reduces engine wear . • Stabilises fuel. • Eliminates moisture from the fuel tank and lines. Nozzle fouling tests, performed using a Peugeot XUD9 1.9 litre engine according to the CEC F-2301 test procedure, have reportedly demonstrated the detergency performance of the X-1R Diesel Treatment. Detergent performance is measured as percent fouling of an injector at 0.1mm needle lift, with zero percent being equal to a clean, as-new injector, and 100 percent representing complete fouling. Burg Design says the results shown in the comparative images are typical of X-1R Diesel Treatment’s detergent in ultra-low sulphur fuels, with and without biodiesel.
“Our new Diesel Treatment formula will ensure consistently high engine performance by cleaning dirty injector nozzles and then keeping them free from deposits, more commonly called Clean-Up and Keep-Clean effect,” Ray said. “The X-1R Diesel Treatment features a Cetane Booster. This cetane biossting technology ensures that when used, the machine operator will clearly feel a difference in the power delivery. “Our new formulation contains an improved water dispersant that stops water/ethanol separation and of course reduces exhaust emissions. “The product also improves lubricity. We took four representative diesel fuels from various outlets and using a treat rate of 96ppm, we conducted tests using the ASTM D6079 test protocol. “At this treat rate we saw a reduction in Wear Scar Diameter (WSD) of 73µm from the D975 target of 520µm, thus making all of the fuels EN590 compliant and proving our X-1R Diesel Treatment Technology leads to improved lubricity.” For more information, visit www.burgdesign.com.au
BEFORE AFTER FIRST AFTER THIRD TREATMENT TREATMENT TREATMENT
DIESEL FUEL CONTAMINATION
Diesel Water Watch units protect diesel fuel systems from water contamination
Earlier diesel engine fuel systems with their more forgiving tolerances were able to cope with fuel contamination better than the high tech finely engineered Common Rail Systems we have these days. This doesn’t mean they are immune to contaminates in fuel such as water, but modern Common Rail Systems are much less tolerant. Water is by far the most prevalent and most damaging contaminate we encounter in modern Common rail diesel fuel systems. The main purpose of the fuel filter is to remove harmful particles from fuel and although some fuel filters have a water controlling coating on the filtration medium, water will still travel through fuel filters especially at the flow rates of common rail systems. Water causes catastrophic damage to supply pumps, rails, high pressure lines, injectors and many other components. Responsive Engineering says the most effective method used to protect a diesel fuel system is to have a Diesel Water Watch unit fitted. These systems detect very small amounts of water, typically between 5-10ml. They have a visual and audible alarm which activates as soon as water is detected, prompting the driver to pull over and assess the level of contamination caught in the glass bowl and drain it. This prevents the contamination from entering the sensitive components of the Common Rail Fuel System. If the warning continues to reoccur you may need the fuel tank removed and cleaned. The diesel water watch system works by utilising an electronic probe suspended in the fuel. The unit removes water and debris heavier than the fuel using a diffuser system to help separate the particles and then retains both the water and particulates in the bottom of the glass bowl. The pressure of the fuel flowing rapidly through the Diesel Water Watch holds contamination particles below the flow of the fuel, where it can be easily removed. No filters are used, so there is no additional restriction on fuel flow or pressure, and no ongoing maintenance. Responsive Engineering says this is the recommended system for common-rail applications as it doesn’t create any additional restrictions in the fuel system. The Diesel Water Watch was not only invented in Australia, but is also made in Australia and comes with a lifetime warranty. Detailed fitting instructions and bracket kits are available for most of the popular diesel vehicle applications in Australia. For more information, visit www.responsiveengineering.com.au
DENOXTRONIC
Bosch’s exhaust-gas treatment and dosing system, Denoxtronic, is being used in a larger number of diesel vehicles than ever before. The system injects an aqueous urea solution (AdBlue) into the exhaust stream and, in combination with the SCR catalytic converter, converts harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) into water and nitrogen. The modular SCR system from Bosch is used to meter the diesel exhaust fluid reducing agent. The supply module delivers the diesel exhaust fluid with required pressure into the dosing module. The dosing module ensures a precise diesel exhaust fluid quantity control and handles its atomization and distribution in the exhaust pipe. The main task of the control unit (in the dosing control device) is the model-based calculation of the required dosing quantity according to a predetermined dosing strategy. Bosch also offers a wide range of services for the diagnostics and maintenance of the Denoxtronic exhaust-gas treatment system. The market for the exhaust-gas treatment of diesel vehicles is continuously growing – and this means huge potential for workshops. Since the introduction of the European exhaustgas standards 4 and 5, the number of vehicles that are equipped with Denoxtronic has been increasing steadily. An increasing number of vehicle manufacturers are using the Bosch system to ensure that high performance diesel vehicles are compliant with emission limits. Further, many vehicles with Denoxtronic already have high mileage and as a result, the demand for services and cost-effective maintenance work for the system is increasing. Bosch explains it has developed service solutions for this growing market: simple testing of the components according to manufacturers’ specifications, replacement of defective modules and final testing to verify functionality. Bosch says it provides a one-stop solution for everything: equipment, tools and the software that are required for efficient and timesaving service. In this way, it says every workshop can carry out comprehensive diagnostics and maintenance on the Denoxtronic components. Thanks to many years of experience and expertise in original equipment, Bosch also offers the aftermarket a wide range of efficient diagnostic, replacement and service solutions for all aspects of exhaust-gas treatment. This enables the workshop to carry out service easily and efficiently through precise diagnosis and clear identification of defective components as well as the rapid replacement of Denoxtronic modules. The Field Concept repairs for Denoxtronic 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1 developed by Bosch now offers customers full repair of the Denoxtronic supply and repair modules. For more information, visit www.boschaftermarket.com.au
UFI FILTERS
For traditional and new generation engines
UFI Filters states that it is a leading company in filtration and the production of heat exchangers for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, boasting 50 years of experience in the automotive and heavy-duty sectors. Based in Italy, the Group can claim a global industrial footprint with 19 production sites and a worldwide presence thanks to its 57 commercial offices, one of which has recently opened in Sydney. UFI Filters says it has been chosen by 95 percent of vehicle manufacturers worldwide and by the major truck makers. Further, it states the quality of UFI Filters Original Equipment products are reflected also in the Aftermarket. “UFI Filters has written the story of filtration, thanks to our revolutionary products and the inhouse manufacture of filtering media, through six different specific ‘formulas’ – FormulaUFI – that can be applicable to any filtration needs,” UFI FILTERS (Group) Chief Executive Officer, Rinaldo Facchini, said. “In particular, starting from the ‘90s, UFI Group has introduced in the market a breakthrough innovation for the protection of diesel engines: the water separation filter.” This product is capable of filtering more than 95 percent of water drops present in the fuel through a new internal-external filtration flow concept, based on the coalescence principle. “The UFI filtering material in polyamide, produced with the exclusive FormulaUFI.EXTREME, assembles the smallest drops into bigger ones which fall into the bottom of the housing, avoiding the contamination of the fuel system,” Rinaldo said. “Nowadays, we experience a new generation of water separation filters with new materials, such as FormulaUFI.H2O. “This media has the highest water separation capacity thanks to its cellulose fibre base combined with synthetic or glass fibres. “They can be found in many Volkswagen diesel filters and in pre-filters for heavy on-road and offroad applications, such as 24.035.01 for MAN.” UFI Filters has been developing its thermal management business over the last 10 years, realising important results and achievements that can now be easily applied to traditional combustion engines but also to the new energy vehicles. “Counting on a strong strategy and on constant investments in research and development, UFI Group can offer an important range of products, such as battery cooler, battery chiller and transmission oil cooler, for the new generation of engines: hybrid, full electric and fuel cell powertrains,” Rinaldo said. For more information, visit www.ufifilters.com or www.ufi-aftermarket.com/eu
