NEWS
New Look Hinterland Fuels goes clean
Hinterland ’ s fuel division , which currently comprises 55 fuel stations , predominantly situated at Hinterland branches , is undergoing a revamp . The fuel stations provide petrol , diesel as well as paraffin at selected branches .
TThe fuel outlets are in the process of a revamp with the rolling out of the Hinterland Fuels brand . In line with new branding , this also includes new uniforms for pump attendants as well as the replacement of older pumps and the upgrading of infrastructure . “ In addition we ’ re also attending to a rollout programme for convenience stores as an added value service to our clients ,” says Derik Wolmarans , Hinterland Manager : Fuels Division .
“ In line with the Clean Fuels 2 initiative , which is aimed at improving air quality and ensuring that South African fuels are suitable for the latest technology in engine development , Hinterland Fuels will soon start to phase out 500ppm diesel . 50ppm diesel is suitable for older diesel engines and no modifications are needed for the switch-over . Fuel consumption is largely determined by the condition of the engine and external factors . The diesel can also be mixed with other branded products , however , this will affect the efficiency of the additive package .”
“ The main supplier of Hinterland Fuels is Engen , and with good reason . There is a plethora of new trademarks in the market which are systematically replacing the well-known brands , especially in the rural areas . The product available at such fuel stations may come from different sources , sometimes locally refined , sometimes imported and often intermixed . The specifications of the product can therefore differ from one delivery to the next . Thanks to Hinterland ’ s relationship with Engen , our clients can be assured of a top quality product which complies with the SANS 342 / 2016 standards and also contains Engen ’ s additives for Dynamic Diesel .
Additives are a topic which clients aren ’ t entirely aware of , or which they do not completely understand , and as such we ’ d like to shed more light on the matter .”
The additive package is multi-functional and consists of deposit control components which can immediately start to restore the engine ’ s lost power . It consists of a detergent which removes deposits from the engine , an anti-corrosion agent , a demulsifier which ensures that water does not remain in suspension and which settles easily in order to be intercepted by filtration systems , as well as technology which decreases foaming to ensure that fuel tanks are filled quicker .
Lubricity of diesel with a low sulphur content is another factor to be taken into account since lubricity declines as the sulphur content of the diesel is decreased .
Lubricity is critical for the functioning of the diesel pump and injectors . In the case of Engen Dynamic diesel the lubricity is restored by a component in the additive package . The tolerances of modern diesel engines is of such a nature that a detergent is also essential to keep the injectors clean , to maintain the essential spraying pattern and to ensure optimal diesel consumption and clean combustion .
Diesel is therefore not the same at all fuel stations and it remains a critical decision for motorists and owners of heavy diesel equipment to ensure the best possible consumption and service life .
Fill up at a Hinterland Fuel station and drive off with peace of mind every time !
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