HOW IT WORKS

P.E.A. cleans the entire fuel system. Its molecules have a nitrogen head that attaches to the carbon deposit and lift it away while the fuel-soluble tail of the molecule pulls the deposit off the surface where it is burned and/or flushed out through the exhaust. The molecule will also attach to the surface areas without deposits, leaving a protective barrier that fights future carbon build up.

BENEFITS

A fuel additive that contains P.E.A. starts restoring fuel economy and improving engine performance in a single fill-up. It also scavenges water and helps neutralize the corrosive effects of ethanol blends. A fuel additive that does not contain P.E.A. will not clean the entire fuel system. P.E.A. also leaves lasting protection from carbon deposits in addition to cleaning existing deposits. Regular use yields even better results.

PRODUCTS WITH P.E.A.

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  All in One Fuel System Cleaner + Ethanol Treatment

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  Regane High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner

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  Regane Complete Fuel System Cleaner

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  Multi-System Tune Up

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  Regane® Parts Cleaner/ Degreaser

HOW IT WORKS

PIBA acts as a surfactant/dispersant. One part of the molecule is attracted to the deposit on the metal’s surface and the remaining parts are soluble in the fuel. This allows it to pull the deposit into the fuel, where it is carried through the combustion chamber, vaporized and finally eliminated through the exhaust.

BENEFITS

A clean engine performs better. Clean injectors disperse a fine spray pattern that increases combustion efficiency for better fuel economy, smoother idle and better performance. Clean intake valves and ports allow the proper air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber so the engine responds quickly and efficiently.

PRODUCTS WITH PIBA

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  Fuel System Treatment

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  High Mileage Fuel Injector Cleaner

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  Fuel Injector Cleaner

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  Fuel Injector Cleaner/ Carburetor Cleaner

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  Gas Treatment

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  Octane Booster

HOW IT WORKS

When diluted in the fuel tank, a petroleum distillate’s deposit-removing abilities are minor to nonexistent. However, in Gumout® Multi-System Tune-Up, the distillate is a carrier fluid that increases the effectiveness of PEA by helping it mix easily into the fuel.

BENEFITS

Petroleum distillate is an effective solvent and removes sludge when added to the fuel system as a concentrate via induction through a vacuum line or fuel rail. In products added to the fuel tank, the petroleum distillate has limited sludge removal but helps control flow, assuring complete mixing into the fuel. It also helps the product deliver the full concentration of actives to where they are needed.

PRODUCTS WITH PETROLEUM DISTILLATE

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  Multi-System Tune Up

HOW IT WORKS

Diesel detergents act as dispersants to remove deposits from diesel injectors. The polar end of the molecule is attracted to the deposit material and the other end of the molecule is dissolved in the fuel. This allows the detergent to grab the deposit particle and pull it off the injector surface where it can be washed away with the fuel burning in the engine.

BENEFITS

A clean injector allows a fine, controlled spray that keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. Diesel engines typically are not bothered by intake valve and combustion chamber deposits, as are seen in gasoline engines.

HOW IT WORKS

A lubricity additive replaces lubricants lost in the refining process. As the fuel pump operates over the long term, the additive protects pump surfaces from friction and wear.

BENEFITS

Heat, friction and wear are reduced, extending the life of the diesel fuel pump and injector internals when the additive is used regularly.

HOW IT WORKS

Antioxidants tie up oxygen molecules before they can react with the fuel, stabilizing it and protecting it from degradation. This stops the development of varnish and gummy buildup on metal parts, which occurs naturally when fuel and oil are allowed to sit for long periods of time.

BENEFITS

When fuel and oil sit unused for long periods of time, they deteriorate. Carbon residue settles, attaching itself to key engine parts and causing varnish and gummy buildup to develop. Antioxidants stabilize fuel and oil for best fuel performance, longer life and better performance from engines that are not operated regularly. Stabilizers are important for engines of all sizes that are used seasonally.

PRODUCTS WITH ANTIOXIDANTS

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  Multi-System Tune Up

HOW IT WORKS

Isopropyl alcohol penetrates, softens and dissolves a wide variety of deposits, ranging from water-soluble soils to oil-based deposits. It also pulls condensed moisture from the fuel system and crankcase to prevent rust and corrosion on metal parts, expelling it through the exhaust.

BENEFITS

Acid and water are normal byproducts of combustion. Acid naturally attacks metal parts, and water will cause these corroded surfaces to rust. Removing water from the system helps prevent rust on critical engine parts, helping ensure a longer, healthier engine life.

PRODUCTS WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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  Multi-System Tune Up

HOW IT WORKS

Ethanol corrosion inhibitors condition metal engine surfaces from the corrosive effects of water, preventing rust and helping extend engine life.

BENEFITS

Corrosion inhibitors prevent ethanol and water’s corrosive side effects. As a solvent, ethanol eats away at seals, breaking them down and reducing their expected lifespan. Fuel containing ethanol can also undergo phase separation, where ethanol and water separate from fuel and settle at the bottom of the tank, where fuel pumps are typically located. When fuel sits unused for as little as a week in hot, humid climates, potentially corrosive water can be introduced to the fuel system. Corrosion inhibitors also protect engines running on ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel and biodiesel.

PRODUCTS WITH ETHANOL CORROSION INHIBITOR

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  Multi-System Tune Up

HOW IT WORKS

Light mineral oil lubricates the upper cylinder and other critical engine parts at start up. However, it loses its lubricating benefit when it burns up as engines reach normal operating temperatures. Also, when added to the fuel rail or vacuum line via induction, it generates tremendous amounts of exhaust smoke as it burns up in the combustion chamber.

BENEFITS

The lubrication properties of light mineral oil can lessen wear over time. A lubricated upper cylinder helps with cold starts and provides protection from wear. It has no cleaning ability, and there is no cleaning benefit to the white smoke created by light mineral oil being combusted.

PRODUCTS WITH LIGHT MINERAL OIL

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  Multi-System Tune Up

HOW IT WORKS

A friction modifier added to fuel will survive the heat of the combustion chamber even beyond start up. Pressure allows it to migrate between the piston rings and the cylinder wall, where it reduces friction immediately. The friction modifier also moves into the crankcase oil where it remains until the next oil change, continuing to reduce friction.

BENEFITS

Friction modifiers reduce wasted energy from internal engine friction. The energy is then available to power the vehicle, resulting in improved fuel economy and/or more power, depending on driving style. Even in an engine free of deposits, benefits are immediately evident and last until the oil is replaced (3000 – 5000 miles).

PRODUCTS WITH FRICTION MODIFIER

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  All in One Fuel System Cleaner + Ethanol Treatment

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  Regane High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner

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  Fuel System Treatment

HOW IT WORKS

When deposits build up in the combustion chamber, they can form hot spots, similar to an ember in a campfire. The hot spot ignites the fuel early, preempting the sparkplug’s ignition. This preignition can create high heat and stress within the engine, potentially causing severe damage. However, most modern engines have knock sensors that “hear” the knock even before the driver can even notice. The sensors automatically adjust the engine timing to protect the engine. This, however, has the side effect of reducing the engine’s performance.

BENEFITS

Adding an octane booster prevents premature ignition of the gasoline by making it more difficult for the hot spots to ignite the fuel. This allows the engine to run without damage and allows the computer to time the engine for optimal performance and maximum efficiency. Also, owners of vehicles that call for a higher octane gasoline, often opt for lower octane to save money. By using an octane booster the knock sensor will adjust the timing closer to factory settings. The result is improved fuel economy and/or power.

OCTANE NUMBER

Adding a booster typically increases octane number by about one to two octane numbers. Adding more will result in only a slight gain, and adding extra (over-treating) is not recommended for street-legal vehicles. Some octane boosters advertise an octane raise of a certain number of “points.” A point, however, is only 1/10 of an octane number, so the advertised octane increase may be misleading.

PRODUCTS WITH OCTANE BOOSTER

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  Octane Booster

HOW IT WORKS

Diesel detergents act as dispersants to remove deposits from diesel injectors. The polar end of the molecule is attracted to the deposit material and the other end of the molecule is dissolved in the fuel. This allows the detergent to grab the deposit particle and pull it off the injector surface where it can be washed away with the fuel burning in the engine.

BENEFITS

A clean injector allows a fine, controlled spray that keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. Diesel engines typically are not bothered by intake valve and combustion chamber deposits, as are seen in gasoline engines.

HOW IT WORKS

A lubricity additive replaces lubricants lost in the refining process. As the fuel pump operates over the long term, the additive protects pump surfaces from friction and wear.

BENEFITS

Heat, friction and wear are reduced, extending the life of the diesel fuel pump and injector internals when the additive is used regularly.

HOW IT WORKS

A cetane improver is a component in the fuel that causes it to ignite quicker when the piston compresses the air-fuel mixture. A fast flame allows easier starting and efficient operation, particularly at high speeds. The need for cetane improver varies with the hydrocarbon composition of the fuel, based on the crude oil source and the refinery process used to produce it.

BENEFITS

At a higher cetane number (limited by engine design and technology), combustion is more complete, resulting in less noise, reduced emissions, better cold starts and higher fuel economy.

HOW IT WORKS

Anti-gel is a polymer that attaches to the wax crystal. It interferes with the crystal, preventing it from growing and agglomerating with other crystals to form a clog that might have otherwise ended up in the fuel filter.

BENEFITS

The flowable temperature of the fuel is reduced by 20-40°F, allowing vehicle operation in cold climates. This is more cost effective than the other common solution – diluting diesel fuel with large amounts of kerosene during winter operations. In addition, the chemistry in Gumout’s All in One Diesel Complete Fuel System Cleaner will not only inhibit gelling, it can liquefy existing gelled fuel.