Frequently
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Questions

Just give us a call, its that easy!

As HVO fuel is a ‘drop-in’ replacement, we can have you up and running in no time.

(Terms and Conditions apply). Contact us for more details, or if you have any further questions.

PERFORMANCE IN ENGINES:

• Reduces your CO2 emissions by up to 90%.
• No modifications to vehicles required.
• Same torque and maximum power as with fossil fuel in modern engines.
• No cold operability issues during (severe) winter weather.
• Low tendency to form deposits in fuel injection system and fuel injectors.
• No engine oil dilution issues or chemical incompatibilities with engine oil.
• Possibility to design more fuel-efficient low-emission diesel engines (“diesel-FFV-vehicles”).
• Supported in Worldwide Fuel Charter published by automotive and engine manufacturers.
• Long lasting (10 year shelf life), which minimises filtration problems.

ENGINE POWER & TORQUE:

• Similar maximum power and acceleration time as with fossil diesel in modern vehicles.

ENGINE OIL DILUTION & DETERIORATION:

• Better engine oil condition due to reasonable distillation range and hydrocarbon type chemistry.
• Higher cetane number decreases oil dilution in cold starts and low load conditions.

HVO fuel consumption is nearly proportional to the volumetric heating value, but in some cases the engine efficiency is slightly improved.

HVO fuel is relatively expensive in comparison to regular diesel however, HVO fuel is more fuel efficient, so it can be argued that you get better value for money than regular diesel. HVO fuel also comes at a fixed cost, rather than fluctuating like regular diesel.

No. HVO fuel is interchangeable with traditional diesel, and is a perfect drop-in replacement.
You will need no modifications or additional infrastructure. HVO fuel is approved by major OEMs:

HVO fuel is produced in a complex refinery process that removes oxygen from the vegetable oil molecules, and splits them into a different chain. HVO fuel is a more stable fuel with a longer shelf life. It also provides superior performance in application and storage over fossil diesel and FAME substitutes.

Commercial Boilers | Agricultural Tractors | Agricultural Machinery | Generators | Construction Equipment | Industrial Trucks | Tankers | Boats | Locomotives.

HVO fuel is a sustainable and 100% renewable fuel. It is created from using waste materials such as used cooking oils, tallow and other waste oils. The HVO fuel supplied by Ford Fuels does not contain any virgin crops (e.g. palm oil), and meets the requirements of EN 15940 for paraffinic diesel fuels.

Add blue is the miss spelling of the brand name AdBlue.

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a technique used to clean up diesel emissions. Exhaust gases can be treated with AdBlue to remove harmful pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), of which nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is the most harmful.

AdBlue is a colourless liquid made up of high purity urea and deionised water, and vehicles with SCR technology will have a separate tank filled with it.

Unlike diesel or petrol it is not injected into the engine,instead it is released into part of the vehicle’s exhaust. When heated in the exhaust, it decomposes into ammonia and CO₂. The NOx from the engine exhaust reacts inside the catalyst with the ammonia and the harmful NOx molecules in the exhaust are converted to harmless nitrogen. In fact, AdBlue® can reduce your NOx emissions by up to 90%!

AdBlue is a registered trademark owned by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA), which ensures standards are maintained.

No data has suggested that AdBlue has any adverse effects on fuel consumption.

Don’t start the engine; you will risk writing off the engine and fuel system. Call a breakdown company or misfuelling service provider and get the fuel tank emptied and flushed out.

Don’t start the engine; call your breakdown service provider to get the tank drained. If you start the engine, you could damage the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and AdBlue injection systems and they may then have to be replaced.

The Warning Light is there to tell you that you are running low on AdBlue. The vehicles information display screen will flash up warnings, the same as if your fuel was low. Failing to act on these warnings will result in the vehicle refusing to start until the AdBlue tank is filled.

The amount of AdBlue used depends on the type of driving being done and the number of miles covered.

The engine wouldn’t cut out the same as it would if you ran out of fuel, however the AdBlue is integral to diesel vehicles. This means your vehicle treats it like fuel and won’t run properly without it.

If you ignore the warning light and the AdBlue runs out the vehicle’s performance will be adversely affected (the vehicle does this to prevent any potential damage to the system occurring). Once you turn the engine off it will not restart if the AdBlue has run out.

Most vehicles will display a warning light on the dashboard when the AdBlue is running low.

The majority of AdBlue tank filler spouts are located adjacent to the diesel spout. In most cases they will have a blue cap to help distinguish them. The vehicles handbook should tell you its location.

Any spillages of AdBlue should be washed away with water.

Yes it is possible to refill a tank of AdBlue yourself.

No! Even though AdBlue is made up mostly of deionised water, you cannot use water as a replacement. All AdBlue products meet specific standards, so it is essential that you do not use any other products as they could damage your vehicles SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system resulting in expensive repairs and warranty violations.

AdBlue is essentially a solution of water and urea (a substance found in urine). However, in AdBlue, the urea is exceptionally pure and is of a high grade. The water used is deionised, so is vastly cleaner than water you would get from a tap. AdBlue is a non-toxic liquid that is also colourless in appearance, not blue as most people assume.

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a technique used to clean up diesel emissions. Exhaust gases can be treated with AdBlue to remove harmful pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), of which nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is the most harmful.

AdBlue is a colourless liquid made up of high purity urea and deionised water, and vehicles with SCR technology will have a separate tank filled with it.

Unlike diesel or petrol it is not injected into the engine,instead it is released into part of the vehicle’s exhaust. When heated in the exhaust, it decomposes into ammonia and CO₂. The NOx from the engine exhaust reacts inside the catalyst with the ammonia and the harmful NOx molecules in the exhaust are converted to harmless nitrogen. In fact, AdBlue® can reduce your NOx emissions by up to 90%!

AdBlue is a registered trademark owned by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA), which ensures standards are maintained.

You can use our handy site locator to find a UK Fuels top-up site near you.

Asking where can I find key fuels near me?

Why not use our handy site locator to find a Keyfuel top-up site near you.

Just give us a call, its that easy!

As HVO fuel is a ‘drop-in’ replacement, we can have you up and running in no time.

(Terms and Conditions apply). Contact us for more details, or if you have any further questions.

PERFORMANCE IN ENGINES:

• Reduces your CO2 emissions by up to 90%.
• No modifications to vehicles required.
• Same torque and maximum power as with fossil fuel in modern engines.
• No cold operability issues during (severe) winter weather.
• Low tendency to form deposits in fuel injection system and fuel injectors.
• No engine oil dilution issues or chemical incompatibilities with engine oil.
• Possibility to design more fuel-efficient low-emission diesel engines (“diesel-FFV-vehicles”).
• Supported in Worldwide Fuel Charter published by automotive and engine manufacturers.
• Long lasting (10 year shelf life), which minimises filtration problems.

ENGINE POWER & TORQUE:

• Similar maximum power and acceleration time as with fossil diesel in modern vehicles.

ENGINE OIL DILUTION & DETERIORATION:

• Better engine oil condition due to reasonable distillation range and hydrocarbon type chemistry.
• Higher cetane number decreases oil dilution in cold starts and low load conditions.

HVO fuel consumption is nearly proportional to the volumetric heating value, but in some cases the engine efficiency is slightly improved.

HVO fuel is relatively expensive in comparison to regular diesel however, HVO fuel is more fuel efficient, so it can be argued that you get better value for money than regular diesel. HVO fuel also comes at a fixed cost, rather than fluctuating like regular diesel.

No. HVO fuel is interchangeable with traditional diesel, and is a perfect drop-in replacement.
You will need no modifications or additional infrastructure. HVO fuel is approved by major OEMs:

HVO fuel is produced in a complex refinery process that removes oxygen from the vegetable oil molecules, and splits them into a different chain. HVO fuel is a more stable fuel with a longer shelf life. It also provides superior performance in application and storage over fossil diesel and FAME substitutes.

Commercial Boilers | Agricultural Tractors | Agricultural Machinery | Generators | Construction Equipment | Industrial Trucks | Tankers | Boats | Locomotives.

HVO fuel is a sustainable and 100% renewable fuel. It is created from using waste materials such as used cooking oils, tallow and other waste oils. The HVO fuel supplied by Ford Fuels does not contain any virgin crops (e.g. palm oil), and meets the requirements of EN 15940 for paraffinic diesel fuels.