FUELS & LUBES INTERNATIONAL
Quarter Two 2015
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Next up, a sequel?
IDID MYSTERY
SOLVED
It was a technical mystery, a problem with escalating costs as more and more
vehicles underwent warranty repair. The issue? Internal deposits that caused
sticking injectors in European diesel engines. The source was eventually traced
back to fuel—or more precisely an interaction between fuel, additives and
injectors. This mystery had a successful resolution, and the good guys saved the
day. But, the tale illustrates the potential for problems ahead.
By Hank Hogan
AU T OMO T I V E CO L UMN
