How Does Cetane Improver Work?

Due to its chemical composition, a Cetane Improver additive has the faculty to decompose itself at lower temperature than Diesel fuel. The additive's exothermic decomposition leads to successive fuel reactions that result in the start of the combustion at low temperature.

What does cetane boost do?

Cetane is a powerful energy compound that improves the ignition quality of fuel. ... Fuels with high cetane numbers burn more quickly and more completely, resulting in smoother and quieter running engines, quicker engine starts, more power and improved fuel economy.

Do diesel cetane boosters work?

“Does the performance of a cetane booster outweigh the potential damage cetane could cause in the fuel system?” The answer may surprise you. Some people are convinced that cetane improvers will promote larger gains in engine performance and reduce engine knock. Unfortunately, that's just not true.