Brandon Ward
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Stories From The Road: Fuel Logic Delivers Emergency Fuel When Minutes Matter
Fuel Logic plays a critical emergency response role by delivering mobile fuel to power generators, hospitals, businesses, and relief efforts during and after extreme 2024 weather, including torrential rainfall in California, tornadoes in the Midwest, and severe storms in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. It is impossible to know when, where, or how, but it’s a…
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Everything You Need To Know About Renting a Generator
Renting a generator offers flexibility without long-term commitment. Consider factors like power requirements, fuel type, runtime, noise level, and delivery. It’s ideal for short-term or occasional use, avoiding the high costs of purchasing and maintenance, with daily rental rates ranging from $50-$100 for small units to several hundred dollars for larger generators. Generators keep the…
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Fuel System Cleaning: What It Is, What It Costs & When You Need It
Fuel system cleaning is the process of removing carbon deposits, dirt, and contaminants from your fuel injectors, fuel lines, intake valves, and combustion chamber. Most vehicles need it every 30,000 to 60,000 miles, or sooner if you notice rough idling, hesitation during acceleration, or a drop in fuel efficiency. Professional service typically costs between $100…
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Renewable Diesel vs. Biodiesel: What’s the Difference?
Renewable diesel cuts hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide emissions, while biodiesel reduces carbon monoxide and particulates. Renewable diesel is a drop-in fuel used in existing diesel engines without modifications, whereas biodiesel is a blend that may require infrastructure adjustments. Biodiesel is typically less expensive than renewable diesel. Several clean diesel fuels have emerged in the search…
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What Happens If You Put Gas in a Diesel Engine?
Putting gasoline in a diesel engine strips away the fuel’s lubricating properties, causing metal-on-metal contact in the fuel pump and injectors. If the engine is running, gasoline also ignites too early in the compression cycle (pre-detonation), which can crack pistons and damage cylinder heads. The severity depends on how much gas was added and whether…
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Accidentally Put DEF in My Diesel Tank: What Now?
Putting Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in a diesel tank contaminates the fuel immediately. The mixture causes corrosion, clogs injectors, and damages pumps, leading to costly repairs. If this happens, do not start the engine, have the tank drained and flushed by a professional mechanic. Diesel engines power construction, farming, and heavy transport, burning large amounts…
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Fuel Logic’s Stories from the Road: Generating Super Bowl LVIII Buzz in Las Vegas
During Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Fuel Logic partnered with Saunders Electric to ensure uninterrupted power for Media Row at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, providing mobile fuel delivery to sites like the MGM Grand and Resorts World for mega Super Bowl parties. Few will deny that 2024 brought with it one of the…
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Water in Gas Tank Symptoms and Solutions Explained
Water in a gas tank causes rough idling, hesitation, or jerking when accelerating. You may notice hard starts, stalling, or reduced power soon after refueling. The check engine light might also turn on due to misfires or fuel contamination. Working with vehicle owners, fleets, and businesses across the US, we often see the same problem:…
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Fuel Blending: Blended vs Unblended Fuels Explained
The main difference between blended and unblended fuels is that blended fuels mix different fuel types to improve emissions and cost efficiency, while unblended fuels offer higher octane and purity. Fuel blending also influences engine performance, environmental footprint, and overall cost-effectiveness. Fuel blending, the process of combining different fuels, impacts engine performance, environmental footprint, and…
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What Is Quality Fuel and Why Is It Important?
Quality fuel adheres to strict standards, ensuring efficiency, low emissions, and engine longevity by being free of contaminants and having high energy content. It meets specific standards and specifications, has a high octane or cetane number, and is crucial for consistent machinery performance, minimizing downtime, and maximizing productivity. From gasoline to diesel, fuel quality plays a…