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ONSITE DIESEL DECONTAMINATION

ONSITE DIESEL BUG REMOVAL

What we do

TESTING

The key ingredient to keeping your diesel mint thereby preserving your warranty and saving you thousands of dollars. 

POLISHING

This is all about refining the quality of your diesel to a standard where it is superior to what you purchased. You won't believe the difference!

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Once we polish your diesel we keep it that way. It's all about sustainability. Our tailored programmes contribute to 100% business continuity.

SET-UP SYSTEM

Our systems are totally intergrated with the very latest online and cloud technology. We future proof your business.

Welcome to

Fuel Clean NZ Ltd

We are the local spearhead of a leading global brand at the forefront of diesel polishing technology. We have access to all the very latest products, systems and technology.

Preventative maintenance and long term protection

A common problem when storing diesel fuel (especially ultra-low sulfur diesel and diesel fuel with a small amount of biodiesel) over long periods of time is that it can become more susceptible to microorganism contaminants such as bacteria and fungus (aka Diesel Bug).

The contamination is easily spread to vehicles and other tanks through fuel transfer. For that reason it’s important to deal with the problem when and where you find it, because, if it spreads to vehicles and equipment, filter plugging issues can arise which will shut down the vehicle or engine. The upshot is that your machine gets taken out of commission, resulting in unnecessary and totally unwanted expense and inconvenience. Obviously, depending on the size of the piece of equipment and its importance to your operation this can result in considerable downtime and damage to your bottom line. 

Whether it’s Forestry, Marine, Industry (all types), or anything involving a diesel generator our innovative technology and ongoing diesel maintenance programmes will keep your operation running smoothly and save you money.

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Forestry

Location and weather can be an issue here. See what we can do to make it easy for you. Learn more

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Marine

Probably the harshest environment of all. Our maintenance programmes contribute to your safety. Learn more

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Industry

Scaleable diesel polishing and maintenance programmes cater for a wide variety of industries. Learn more

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Generators

Generators rely on clean diesel. From Critical Care to Agricultural facilities we help your generator always start first time.   Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions

What is microbial growth?

Microbial growth, also known as “Diesel Bug” it is not a single type of organism. There are thousands of different types of bacteria, mould and yeast found inhabiting fuel systems. 

What is diesel fuel polishing?

Diesel fuel polishing is the maintenance process that stops water and contaminants infecting fuel while it’s held in storage tanks. It increases generator reliability and longevity.

Why test your diesel fuel?

Today’s biodiesel is less stable than petrochemical diesel and is more prone to oxidation. It is also more hygroscopic and will absorb more moisture from the atmosphere. As ambient temperatures change this moisture condenses out of the fuel to form free water at the bottom of the fuel storage tank. This is the breeding ground for the diesel bug.

What happens if I fill my boat up with petrol?

Make sure you’ve got the Coast Guard’s number so you can get towed back in! Failing that give us a call before you set out to put a maintenance plan in place. 

How do you stop diesel bug growing?

Prevention is always best. The key to maintaining fuel quality is good housekeeping. We recommend following a comprehensive fuel conditioning programme to ensure that your diesel-powered equipment runs reliably and economically.

Why are we only hearing about diesel bug now?

When we used petrochemical diesel we had few problems with the diesel bug. It thrives where it finds both water and diesel; petrochemical diesel does not attract water the way biodiesel does.

How does fuel become contaminated?

In most countries diesel contains 93% petrochemical diesel and 7% biodiesel. The biodiesel blend reduces the environmental impact of burning fuel. However, biodiesel contains water. It’s present when the fuel’s manufactured and biodiesels attract more water while they’re stored.

Because you can't fix what you don't see.