Can Diesel Engines Use Fuel Additives?
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Diesel vehicles can use fuel additives. There are specialized diesel fuel additives designed for diesel engines, which help optimize fuel quality, clean the fuel system and injectors, promote uniform atomization, improve combustion efficiency, and extend engine lifespan. Below are specific details about fuel additives: Functions of Fuel Additives: Early diesel fuel additives mainly consisted of detergents, primarily used to clean carbon deposits. With the addition of detergents to refined gasoline and the use of high-clean gasoline, detergents lost their effectiveness. To meet market competition needs, the main component of 'fuel additives' gradually shifted from detergents to combustion enhancers. These enhancers can improve engine combustion efficiency, increase combustion temperature, boost cylinder pressure, and enhance engine power. Effects of Fuel Additives: Fuel additives containing combustion enhancers can erode spark plugs, reducing their functionality and shortening their lifespan. Additionally, since they alter the heat value of gasoline combustion, the thermal and mechanical loads on engine components increase, potentially causing damage to intake and exhaust valves, pistons, and cylinder walls. Short-term use may not have significant effects, but long-term use can shorten the engine's lifespan.
