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www.midcountycoop.com Mid-County Messenger Page 5 Mid-County Fuels & Energy Delivery All About Fuels Rafael Lozada Cert. Energy Specialist [phone] [email protected] Making sure you have quality fu- els and oils in your equipment is the best way of starting the season. Through the past six months, I have had customers ask many questions about premium fuel, and #2, premi- um oils and off -brand oil. Well, this time, I am going back to the basics to help answer these questions right from Cenex brochures. Q: What’s the diff erence between standard #2 diesel and premium fuel? A: A premium diesel fuel has a higher cetane number, better lubric- ity, and injector-cleaning capability versus standard #2 diesel. Cetane measures a fuel’s ignition delay. Higher cetane equals a shorter de- lay and better ignition quality for quicker start-ups and less pollution. Lubricity is friction reduction, which extends the life of the fuel pump and reduces downtime. Detergents keep fuel injectors clean for optimum en- gine performance. Q: Are all premium fuels alike? A: No! Both base fuels and additives used to achieve “premium” status can vary widely by supplier. Cenex® Ruby Fieldmaster® off ers a quality base fuel and a complete, balanced, soy-enriched additive package. It’s continually researched and tested to ensure the highest quality premi- um diesel fuel on the market. That’s why we can confi dently off er our un- equaled Total Protection Plan® diesel fuel warranty. Q: I’ve been using plain #2 diesel for years, without a problem. Why switch now? A: Over time, your engine’s fuel pump and injectors get dirty – a gradual, hard-to-notice process that reduces both engine performance and fuel economy. Plain #2 fuel con- tains no additives to reduce wear, extend storage life, or reduce the formation of gum, varnish and cor- rosion, but Ruby Fieldmaster does. Continued use of Ruby Fieldmaster keeps your fuel system in “like new” operating condition for maximum power and performance. Q: Why not just buy an over-the- counter additive for my #2 fuel? A: Many over-the-counter addi- tives just combine alcohol or sol- vents that off er very limited benefi ts. Plus, they usually cost you more than Ruby Fieldmaster. Ruby Fieldmaster utilizes a balanced, tested mix of de- tergent additives, corrosion inhibi- tors, oxidation stabilizers, anti-wear agents and water demulsifi ers. Plus, it’s soy-enriched to enhance lubric- ity! On the lubricant’s side, a lot of the same fundamentals apply. The lubri- cant is going to be the heart of your operation. Technology changes ev- ery day, new ideas come up, and Cenex is looked at as one of the lead- ers in the innovation of lubricants. These days, equipment is becoming more and more sensitive, and mak- ing sure you have a lubricant with the latest additives is going to save you money, prevent unnecessary maintenance, and keep your opera- tion moving strong. Here at Mid-County, we have 75 years of professional experience, reputable service, and the passion to help our customers business suc- ceed in every way possible. If you have any questions about our prod- ucts and services, give us a call. We will serve you with Honesty, Integ- rity, and Value.