Microbial pests find an ideal breeding ground here. Diesel plague or diesel bacteria are the consequences of an infestation of fuel by these microorganisms. The growth of fungi, yeasts and bacteria is promoted by heat, condensation in the tank and water in the diesel. Without additional protective agents such as diesel additives, biodiesel is susceptible to contamination and oil aging. The number of microorganisms increases. Bio-sludge forms, clogging the filter and causing engine failure. To restore the operational reliability of the tank and fuel system, MFT Mikrofiltertechnik GmbH from Geesthacht offers

the effective diesel additive grotamar 82. grotamar 82 was specially developed for modern diesel fuels with bio-diesel content and fuel oils to provide protection against premature oil aging. It is highly soluble, acts particularly quickly and provides excellent long-term protection for the tank, lines and engines.
Steel, aluminum, copper and non-ferrous metals are also effectively protected against corrosion. The diesel additive works without triggering corrosive combustion products.

Grotamar 82 is filled into the drained tank. A previous solution or mixing of the diesel additive is not necessary. The agent distributes itself reliably and quickly in the fuel. In case of abnormalities such as clogging of the filter, shock dosing should be used. For successful tank sanitation, the tank should then be filled with pre-preserved diesel.
After the application of the diesel additive, the filter may become clogged with dead bacteria.

MFT Mikrofiltertechnik GmbH from Geesthacht then recommends a filter change.
If the tank is already sludged, the tank, lines and filter should be cleaned before treatment with grotamar 82 to remove stubborn deposits and prevent further contamination.

Further technical information as well as the safety data sheet for the diesel additive grotamar 82 can be found herein our online-store grotamar 82 is available in various container sizes.