Farming today is as rewarding as ever, but the logistical challenges that come along with it are constantly changing. The use of fuel is no exception, and it plays a notable role in the challenges of more recent developments like high-pressure common rail technology. Modern diesel engines employ this system to improve their efficiency, but every reward comes with some risk. Allied Cooperative serves the farming needs of mid-Wisconsin with refined fuels and other services and products, and they're here to highlight some of the fuel challenges associated with the latest engine technologies. 

In order to take full advantage of high-pressure common rail engines, the following challenges must be overcome: 

• Premature Fuel Filter Plugging: Serious damage can occur when fuel filters capture unwanted fuel contaminants that aren’t removed. Over time, fuel flow will become restricted or plugged, potentially leading to loss of power. 
• Carbon Deposits: Nozzle coking deposits and internal diesel injector deposits, or IDIDs, are both harmful to overall engine performance. In the case of the former, microscopic fuel droplets spray from injector nozzles and cause clogging, decreasing fuel efficiency and power. IDIDs are named as such because their clogs form deeper within the injectors. Even the smallest deposits can hinder fuel economy and power, and full-on injector failure is always a possibility. 
• Matching High-Tech Engine Demands: As engine technology expands, so too do the demands on fuel. To protect against previously listed issues such as IDIDs, it's important for diesel owners to use premium fuels with injection stabilizers to guarantee consistent performance.

Through the use of the right fuel and assistance from reliable farming services, a higher level of engine performance can be achieved. That's one of many reasons to work with the experts at Allied Cooperative. Head to their website to learn more about their divisions and locations, and call them at (800) 247-5679 to discuss your fuel needs today.