Frequently Asked Questions and Answers From the Manufacturer
How Do I Use CA-40?
Q: Is there a measuring device that you recommend or that I can purchase from you to make it easier to add the solution in the vehicle, and to make sure the correct amount is used?
A: The best choice is to add the product to a bulk tank; this would be the most accurate and hassle-free. To add it to an individual vehicle, I've personally used an open mouth jar like a small peanut butter jar with a one ounce capacity syringe. You can find plastic syringes at farm stores, or a veterinary supply store. Stores such as Wal-mart also carry several products that aid in adding additives to fuel tanks. You do need to be careful to wash the additive through the anti-siphon device in front of the fuel tank. It is best to add the product and then run the fuel in afterward.
Q: What if I accidentally put in way too much?
A: There will be no adverse effects on the engine. However, you will not have gains in efficiency and in fact, efficiency may temporarily decrease.
Q: I generally have three to five gallons of fuel remaining in my tank when I fill my personal vehicle. So, if you have a 15-gallon tank and only put in 10 to 12 gallons per fill-up, would it be best to scale your mixture back to only add about 3/4 of an ou
A: Initally, you would want to treat the whole 15 gallons, but after that only treat what you add. On our "pricing and mix ratio" page, there is a chart to show exactly how much CA-40 to put in.
Q: You suggest shaking the bottle before adding it to the gas. This suggests portions of it settle to the bottom of the container. How long will it stay suspended in gas? My work truck uses a tank of gas every couple months, and the last time I gassed up
A: In the CA-40 bottle, there is settlement due to the canola oil we add to our product to make it pourable. When CA-40 is added to fuel, there is a permanent bond that takes place on a molecular level between the calcinate in CA-40 and the hydrocarbon in the fuel. This means CA-40 will not settle at the bottom of your tank. We have tested this, and have a sample at a ratio of 1 ounce CA-40 to 1 Quart of gasoline that has been in suspension for over 3 years with no settlement.
Q: Will CA40g, break loose any residuals or break carbon deposits that may clog your injectors or fuel filter?
A: If there are contaminants already existing in the fuel, CA-40 can bond to them, causing them to suspend within the fuel, which may result in a clogged fuel filter. You can help avoid this if CA-40 is pre-mixed at a ratio of 1 part CA-40 to 2 parts fuel.
Q: What is the best measurement for most vehicles?
A: An ounce to 15-20 gallons is the best ratio. It varies depending on vehicle, type of driving, and several other factors. The best thing to do is try a few tankfuls to find what ratio works best for you and your driving. As a general rule, it is better to go richer, (1oz to 15 gallons) than leaner, (1 oz to 24 gallons). An ounce to 24 gives no improvement in combustion enhancement.
Q: Will I see results on the first tank or does it increase mileage gradually?
A: Generally people do see results on the first tank. Particularly if they have a flow meter (computer MPG device). The difficulty people run into sometimes is that they do not know what their mileage is before using the product. Miles per gallon per tankful is sometimes a problem; because it is easy to vary a gallon of fuel or more based on how full the tank is...Air bubble in the top of the tank and so on. The best thing to do is calculate mpg over three or four tankfuls untreated under similar conditions with the same fuel, and then repeat the process with treated fuel under the same conditions. I should also warn you that once you have run the product, your mileage will not drop when you stop using the additive until you have burned a half to full tank of fuel. Some people have reported that they get markedly better results at an ounce to 15 gallons of fuel. This seems particularly true during the first few months of using the product.
Q: How hard is it to mix or agitate CA-40 with a tank of fuel? Do you have to agitate it to get complete suspension with the fuel?
A: When adding it to a fuel tank on a vehicle, I have simply added the product to the fuel tank and then put the fuel in on top of it. It is important to run fuel in after applying the product, because the anti-siphon device will prevent the product from entering the fuel. It takes a while for the CA-40 to fully mix with fuel, so give it some time.
Q: My fuel storage tanks on the farm are full. Do I need to mix the ca40g to properly disperse the product throughout the tank.
A: You can add it on top of the fuel in your tank and it should disperse in the fuel without a problem--just be sure to shake it up very well before using. Because bulk tanks often contain contaminents such as dirt, rust and water, we recommend pre-mixing CA-40 at a rate of 1 part CA-40 to 2 parts fuel before adding to the tank to help avoid problems (see "Tips for proper use" page). Also, when adding CA-40 to bulk tanks, keep in mind that it takes several hours before it fully blends in with the fuel.
What Can I Use CA-40 In?
Q: I have an older motorhome with a Ford industrial engine with a carburetor and a 90 gallon fuel tank. You've talked about fuel injectors. Do you foresee any problems with either of these situations?
A: No. The product should be a great asset for you.
Q: I have a Lexus SUV that indicates "Use Premium Fuel Only". Will this product allow me to use regular fuel without damage to my engine? Thank You!
A: In our opinion, regular fuel with CA-40 is better for your vehicle than "premium fuel."
Q: Can CA40g be used as a subsitute for oil in a 2 cycle engine ?
A: No, at this point we haven't done testing in that area, so we recommend that you don't use CA-40 as a replacement for 2-cycle oil. You can, however, add it to a 2-cycle mixture at the ratios described on our web site for added benefits.
Q: Can CA-40 be used in hybrid vehicles?
A: Yes it can. We've been having great success in the Toyota Prius (see Testimonials page).
Q: Are you saying you can add it to the oil crankcase, and if so can it be added to full synthetic?
A: Yes. The reason it can be added to the crankcase is that calcium is a great lubricant--it's obviously not enhancing combustion in the crankcase, just increasing the lubricity of the motor oil, helping the engine run smoothly.
Q: Is this product safe to use on the new 07 diesel emission frendly engines, with the new DPF filter systems
A: We have not done testing on every engine out there, but we are using a form of calcium that has a micron size that is small enough so it will never plug any filters. Also, the flash point of calcium is higher than the melting point of the engine.
Q: Your web site lists it can be used in Gasoline and E85. What about E 10 & E20? Are there any problems with these gasoline blends and the product?
A: Yes, CA-40 can be used with ethonal-based fuels, including E85, E10 & E20. However, we recommend pre-mixing 1 part CA-40 to 2 parts fuel before adding it to your tank to help avoid problems with any contaminents in the fuel (see "tips for proper use" page).
Q: marine engines? I have a pair of 2004 Cusader 5.7lL gas engines (about 327hp each). What's the deal with marine gas engines? To move my 5 ton boat these hogs burn 1 gal of gas every mile. Any tests done with boat engines? If not, I'm willing to try .
A: We have fleets of boats in the Lake of the Woods area of Northern Minnesota using it with great success.
Q: Have you ever used it in a home heating situation as an additive in fuel oil, and if so, what were the results?
A: My testing with home heating oil indicated no change in performance. In fact, my diesel gas analyzer did not show even one part per million change in emissions. The activation of the product requires heat and pressure as occurs in the combustion chamber. The Thermo-electric (heat) and paizo-electric (pressure) properties of calcium are critical to enhancing the oxidation of the hydrocarbons.
Q: What about lawn tractors and mowers?
A: CA-40 can be used in any internal combustion engine...cars, trucks, outboard motors, motorcycles, mowers, etc.
Q: How would this affect the mileage on an older vehicle? For instance a 1989 ford F150 4x4 with 302 cu , manual transmission. I have used oil additives, gear lube additives, performance spark plugs, injector cleaners, octane boosters.
A: It should help things considerably. The only concern would be that of a shot engine (poor compression)... CA-40 is not an overhaul in a bottle. You may also get further gains by adding one ounce of CA40 per quart of oil to your crankcase.
Use with other additives
Q: Can CA40 be used with a fuel stabizier like STA-BIL
A: Yes. Our product can be used with other additives.
Q: Can I use CA_40 with a bottle of "heat". Cuz its getting colder, I always put a bottle of "heat" in every tank. Can I do both?
A: Yes, and in fact, we recommend it.
Q: Can I use your product in combination with a fuel additive that improves cetane and lubricity?
A: We have not found any problems with using CA-40 with octane or cetane boosters. However, I do think it would be a waste of time and money. For lubricity, there is nothing that I am aware of that gives any results comparable to ours.
Q: Does CA-40 help with gel points in diesel fuel?
A: CA-40 is not an anti-gel agent or a fuel stabilizer.
Other Questions
Q: Will the computer in your car adjust and take away the benefit of the additive after a while?
A: No. The computer in your car may flash the "check engine" light when you first add it until the engine adjusts to running more efficiently. Also, if you aren't seeing results, you should talk to your mechanic about resetting your vehicle's computer. Many vehicles that don't get results at first do after the computer is reset.
Q: DOes it contain acetone?
A: No. It will not harm your engine like acetone, either.
Q: I have a 1996 Dodge Cummins with 230,000 plus miles. Are there any concerns for a higher mileage engine?
A: CA-40 will benefit old and new vehicles alike. It should actually help prolong engine life because of its lubricity.
Q: If you are claiming 100% hydrocarbon burn, can I remove my catalytic converter? ... hypotheticly speaking, of course.
A: All of our testing has been done on vehicles with catalytic converters. We claim 100% burn at the tailpipe WITH a catalytic converter.
Q: What is the "shelf life" of ca40? And what is the temperature range for storage?
A: There is an unlimited shelf life on CA-40. However, it does need to be shaken well before each use, especially if it has sat for an extended period of time. Warm weather will not adversely affect CA-40. Freezing CA-40 is not recommended. If CA-40 is frozen, thaw product and shake vigorously for several minutes. This will allow the product to re suspend properly and be ready to use again.
Q: Will CA-40 cause any damage to seals in the engine?
A: CA-40 is non-corrosive and will not damage seals at all. It's a completely organic product. The MSDS reads safer than baby shampoo.
Q: Can you use it in airplanes?
A: CA-40 has been used in airplanes, but we've never tested it in aircraft, so at this point we're not selling it for that purpose.
Q: Are there calcium deposits remaining in the engine following combustion?
A: Absolutely not! CA-40 will not leave any type of deposit in your engine.
Q: Is CA-40 suitable for use in cold weather climates? I live in a high-latitude climate with occasional extreme cold conditions.
A: CA-40 will not affect pour points one way or the other. Once it's in the fuel, cold weather will not affect it. However, when it's in the bottle, you should treat it as you would paint. If your bottle is subjected to extreme cold (you should try to avoid this), you'll want to shake it up really well before using again, but it will still work just fine.
Q: Is it better or worse for the environment than untreated unleaded that we all burn.
A: Fuel treated with CA-40 is dramatically better for the environment than untreated fuel. In particular, nitrogen oxide emissions are nearly cut in half (see "emissions" test on our web site).
Q: I was wondering if there is stock available to purchase with your company?
A: We are privately owned and are not publicly traded, and have no plans to change that.
Q: Will CA-40 void warranties?
A: As for warranty concerns, OEMs do not approve or disapprove of additives. In our contact with them, they choose to remain neutral. What I can tell you is that we have a 2 million dollar product liability policy. What this means is that the chemical people at the insurance company see that it cannot hurt an engine (they don't want to pay out money). Beyond that, there is little I can tell you, except that the ultra-low sulfur fuel you are now running is really bad for your engine and you need the lubrication of calcium in your fuel system and on your top rings.
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