Internal Diesel Injector Deposits: Sodium Carboxylates of C12 Succinic and C16 and C18 Fatty Acids

Author: G. Wolff, co-author
Organization: SAE International
Date: 2012

Over the last few years, problems caused by internal injector deposits have appeared sporadically in Spain. These deposits can lead to engine vibrations, unstable idling or poor starting. This paper presents and discusses the results of a study on the internal deposits of common rail injectors from light and heavy-duty vehicles from the field in Spain since 2005.

Learn more: http://papers.sae.org/2012-01-1689/