Q&A: How does Cenex premium diesel keep farm equipment and operations protected?

With the investments made in today’s high-tech engines, farmers are focused on making the most out of each piece of equipment in their operation. Equipment and output are more valuable than ever, and downtime is even more detrimental. Thankfully, the next generation of Cenex premium diesel fuel is here to provide your crucial equipment with the power, precision and protection it needs to get the job done, even in the most challenging conditions.

Why should farmers invest in premium diesel fuel rather than a typical #2 diesel?

Cenex® premium diesel fuel, like Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster® provides farmers with more power and fuel economy than a regular #2 diesel. It keeps heavy-duty equipment in peak condition to decrease downtime and maintenance costs. 

It's terminal injected additive package is precisely balanced to deliver superior performance protection and power, and Cenex is one of the only distributors that has an expansive network to deliver a terminally injected premium diesel product.

What’s different about the newly enhanced Cenex® Ruby Fieldmaster®?

The improved formula of Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster includes key additives that Cenex customers have relied on for years. The formulation was enhanced to provide even better performance in equipment. The evolution of Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster helps farmers more than ever with four new enhancements.

In comparison to the previous formula, or generation, Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster has an advanced aggressive detergent package that is 40 percent more effective at breaking down harmful engine deposits and 2.5 times more effective in cleaning up and removing injector deposits. The newly enhanced Cenex premium diesel also delivers 75 percent less filter blocking and 20 percent better biostability in comparison to a typical #2.

The new two phase total water management system helps in safeguarding the combustion system from the harmful effects of water. The first phase allows a demulsifier to separate the majority of free water from the fuel, allowing it to settle at the bottom of the tank for easy drainage. Then, the detergency entrains any remaining water molecules for safe passage through the engine's combustion system.

Lastly, the next generation improves fuel efficiency and support of the exhaust after treatment system over the previous formula. This is demonstrated by 25 percent lower temperature deviations across the combustion chamber.

How does Cenex® Ruby Fieldmaster® help protect my bottom line?

Through its comprehensive range of benefits. The next generation of Cenex premium diesel works harder for your equipment, providing the cleanest, most complete combustion, even in the toughest conditions. You'll welcome a whole host of benefits that will help your equipment and operation thrive.

Complete combustion resulting in restoring fuel economy by up to 5 percent which allows you to do more with your fuel and get the best bang for your buck. It can also restore engine power by up to 4.5 percent. Helps you maximize the use of your equipment when it's needed most, so you get the job done in the most efficient way possible.

And then there's industry leading cleanliness to protect against contaminants, which reduces downtime and maintenance costs.