Diesel Recovery Emergency Fuel Treatment
AMSOIL Diesel Recovery quickly dissolves gelled fuel, thaws frozen fuel filters and reduces the need for a new filter, saving both money and an inconvenient trip to a parts store. Performs well in all diesel fuels, including ULSD, off-road and biodiesel. Cheap insurance against frozen fuel.
Package sizes include:
30-oz. Bottle
1-Gallon bottle
Check out "An Introduction to Diesel Fuel" to learn more about Diesel Fuel and how this product will benefit your vehicle's operation.
Product Description
AMSOIL Diesel Recovery (DRC) is an emergency diesel fuel treatment that dissolves the wax crystals that form when diesel fuel has surpassed its cloud point. Diesel Recovery liquefies gelled diesel fuel and thaws frozen fuel filters, avoiding costly towing charges and getting diesels back on the road.
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Fast Fuel Recovery
Diesel applications operating in extremely cold environments face some unique challenges. As the temperature drops, wax naturally found in diesel fuel begins to form crystals. The point at which wax crystals form is known as the cloud point. These wax crystals can eventually clog the fuel filter and starve the engine of fuel, preventing it from starting or even stalling out a running engine.
AMSOIL Diesel Recovery quickly dissolves gelled fuel to allow the operator to continue driving with minimal downtime. Diesel Recovery separates the molecular bonds of wax crystals that have agglomerated in diesel fuel. It thaws frozen fuel filters and reduces the need for a new filter, saving money and preventing an inconvenient trip to an auto parts store.
Quickly Dissolves Gelled Fuel
Thaws Frozen Fuel Filters
Performs Well in ULSD, Off-Road & Biodiesel
Alcohol-Free
Non-Corrosive
Works Well in Many Diesel Blends
The marketplace offers many different diesel fuels, all with varying quality. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery performs well in most diesel fuels, including ULSD, off-road and biodiesel.
Non-Corrosive, Alcohol-Free Formulation
Over extended use, alcohol has a tendency to degrade components of some fuel delivery systems. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery contains no alcohol, making it safe for repeated treatments. In addition, Diesel Recovery is non-corrosive and contains no chemicals that interact with fuel system components. Corrosion can damage fuel system components and lead to prematurely-clogged fuel filters.
Safety in a Bottle
Diesel fuel quality varies from one filling station to the next, and low-quality fuel can have a cloud point as high as 40°F. A bottle of Diesel Recovery in the glove box is cheap insurance against being towed to a service station or getting stranded somewhere in subzero temperatures.
Recommendations
One 30oz. bottle of Diesel Recovery treats 30 gallons of fuel. When encountering a gelled fuel system, AMSOIL recommends taking the following steps for maximum effectiveness:
Remove the existing fuel filter.
The filter can be reused, or a new filter can be installed.
Fill the replacement fuel filter with AMSOIL Diesel Recovery.
Install the replacement filter.
Add the remaining Diesel Recovery to the fuel tank.
Start the engine and allow the fuel system to circulate until full power has been restored.
TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
AMSOIL Diesel Recovery (DRC)
Applications: Diesel Engines
Unit Package Description: 1 Quart Bottle
Net Fill: 30 Fl. Oz.
Generic Description: Emergency Gel Relief
Appearance: Light Amber Liquid
Odor: Petroleum
Flashpoint - TCC Method: 107ºF
Specific Gravity: 0.786
Flammability: Combustible
Plastic Safe: Yes
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Classified Combustible for Ground Transportation
Treatment Ratio: 30 oz. Treats 30 Gallons
Diesel Emergency Fuel Treatment
Q & A
Why did AMSOIL decide to introduce a product that liquefies previously gelled diesel fuel?
AMSOIL recognized the need for a product that liquefies gelled diesel fuel because gelled fuel causes engines to cease operability.
What are some key advantages for the AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment?
•Quickly dissolves gelled fuel
•Thaws frozen fuel filters
•Adequately treats federally regulated ultra low sulfur diesel fuel
•Performs well in off-road conditions and particularly well with bio-diesel fuels
•Contains no alcohol so it is safe for seals in extended use
•Reduces the tendency for corrosion
What is the treat rate for the AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment?
The treat rate is 30 ounces (one bottle) of additive per 30 gallons of fuel.
What should be done to adjust for the cold temperatures during the winter months?
AMSOIL recommends purchasing diesel fuel that has been blended for winter use, and adding AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate plus Cold Flow (DFC) or Cold Flow Improver (ACF), which will ensure the engine or heating system will function on very cold days.
Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment can be utilized as a preventive treatment on extremely cold days or nights as extra insurance against gelled fuel issues. It should also be carried in the vehicle to liquefy gelled diesel fuel problems that develop on the road.
What type of performance can I expect from the new AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment?
AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment reduces pour point and dissolves wax crystals upon contact. Performance depends on fuel type and quality. In field tests, the product proved to clear fuel filters clogged with gelled diesel fuel and clear partially clogged fuel lines that cause low power or intermittent engine operation.
Are there any special procedures for adding AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment to a gelled fuel system?
Yes. AMSOIL recommends the following when encountering a gelled fuel system:
• Remove the existing fuel filter or obtain a new fuel filter.
• Fill the removed fuel filter or new filter with AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency
Treatment.
• Reinstall the fuel filter.
• If the fuel in the tank is gelled, add the remaining AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency
Treatment to the fuel tank. Additional AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment
may be required if equipped with larger fuel tanks.
• Start the engine and allow the fuel system to circulate until full power has been restored to
the engine.
Should #1 diesel fuel be used to avoid gelling?
Yes, #1 diesel fuel has an advantage in low temperature operability which aides in the avoidance of gelled fuel.
Can AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment be used in home heating fuel?
Yes. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment does an excellent job liquefying gelled
home heating fuel.
Will using AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment void my engine warranty?
No, any issue related to engine warranties has to be proven to come from the use of the product in question. The AMSOIL warranty covers any issues caused by use of AMSOIL products.
What is the package size?
AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment comes in 32 ounce bottles and can be purchased
in case quantities (12 bottles per case). DRC is not available in 5-gallon pails and 55gallon drums at this time.
Is AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment available in Canada?
The product is available in Canada with Canadian bilingual product labels in the same package
sizes offered in the United States.
If the treat rate of the AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment is increased, will the gelled fuel liquefy at a faster rate?
The optimum treat rate of the DRC is 30 ounces per 30 gallons of fuel. Slight overtreatment will not damage fuel systems or engine components, but performance will not be accelerated.
Why is it considered an advantage that the AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment does not contain alcohol?
Over extended use, alcohols have a tendency to degrade components of some fuel delivery systems. This means extended use of AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment will not damage fuel delivery components.
Should AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment be used in place of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate plus Cold Flow or Cold Flow Improver?
No. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment is designed to treat fuels that are already gelled. The cold flow products prevent problems from occurring, while AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Treatment allows operators to liquefy gelled diesel fuel once this has occurred. Diesel Recovery is the only AMSOIL fuel treatment product that breaks down the wax crystal structure and gets diesel fuel flowing again.
