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test results

 

formal tests


Pollution Department, Thai Government – April 2000
This report shows that the Fuelstar reduced the emission of black smoke in a diesel locomotive by 50%.
T James Sprott OBE MSc PhD FNZIC – Desktop Study 2001
This report reviewed all available reports and confirmed that Fuelstar fully met the claims made for it.
California Environmental Engineering Lab – January 2003
This report confirmed that the product resulted in substantial reductions in emissions and fuel consumption by 27%
Institute of Vocational Education, Tsing Ye, Hong Kong – Sep 2004
This test confirmed a substantial reduction in exhaust gas temperature and more than halved the emission of black smoke.
Vipac Engineers, Melbourne - 2005
This report confirmed that the Fuelstar more than halved the emission of black smoke from a Fire Brigade truck.
University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan – August 2007
This test confirmed the results of a trial on 3 Volvo trucks resulting in a fuel saving of 13.587% over the trial period of 9 months.

 

certifications


California Air Resource Board – September 2003
This Executive Order D-572 enables the sale of the Fuelstar product in the State of California. In practice, it enables the sale of the product in all states of the USA
US Patent 6,024,073
Letter dated 23 March 2005 from Merchant & Gould, Patent Attorneys, confirming the currency of Fuelstar’s USA patent.

 

informal test reports


BP Oil diagnosis report – February 1998
This report confirms that the Fuelstar more than halved the amount of wear metals present in the crankcase oil of a Cummins KTA36 at the Century Mine, Qld.
Comparison of Fuelstar with DOC's & soot traps – 2000
This is an internally generated report highlighting the advantages of Fuelstar compared to Diesel Oxidation Catalysts and soot traps.
Enercal Power station, New Caledonia - July 2003
This report confirmed a halving of the emissions of black smoke in 6 engines operating in a power station on the issland of Mare off New Caledonia.
Department of Energy, French Polynesie – September 2003
This report confirms substantial reductions of black smoke and fuel consumption in a Toyota diesel and a Renault petrol-engined vehicle.
Western 4WD magazine – 2003
This report confirms an improvement in fuel consumption by 11.8% and smoother engine running.
Geoff Rice Mechanical – August 2003
This report confirms better engine performance, lower fuel consumption in approximately 50 diesels over an extensive period.
United Fuel Injection – January 2006
This report confirms the good condition of the injector pump and injectors after 30,000 km with Fuelstar.
Road & Track – April 2006
This report confirms better fuel consumption by 21% in a Ford BA utility over a six months period .
Advantage Auto Parts – 2006
This report confirms a substantial reduction in CO & HC emissions in a Nissan Patrol upon installation of the Fuelstar.
Ross Calgher, former McLaren Engineer – June 2007
This former McLaren engineer reports on several dynamometer tests confirming that, in all cases, a performance improvement was achieved.
SNTRI - Government owned Bus Company of Tunisia - February 2009 French English
This bus company reported an improvement in fuel consumption by 18,7% after the installation of a Fuelstar unit.
Kawasan Megamas - Cummins QSK60 genset in Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia
This report reveals in increase in power output by 11% within 10 minutes of startup after installing Fuelstar.

 

marine industry


List of ships installed with Fuelstar (Comtec)
This schedule lists some of the ships installed with Fuelstar, most of which operate in Iceland and Canada.
MV Jon Kjartansson - test report 2000
This report confirms increased loads carried and an equivalent fuel saving of a calculated 7.1%.
Letter from Consultant David J Butt – January 2001
This letter reports the acceptance of the Comtec/Fuelstar technology by the Icelandic Government.
Maintech Solutions Ireland - February 2002
This letter confirms that the product achieved fuel savings in the order of 12% in several commercial fishing boats.
LFB Le Phenix, France - September 2003
This report confirms a reduction in fuel consumption by at least 7%, a reduction in oil consumption by 10% and a reduction of EGT by 15 degrees C.
LFB Kristel Vihan, France - May 2004
This report confirms a substantial reduction in black smoke and fuel consumption in a commercial fishing boat.
Mecaconcepts France - April 2005
This letter confirms the successful results from installing in more than 30 fishing boats in France.
Letter from Consultant David J Butt – August 2005
This letter reports the results of installing Comtec/Fuelstars in ships, with reductions in fuel consumption and EGT's.

testimonials (selection)



Sir Jack Brabham OBE - 14 September 1993
This letter confirms that Sir Jack tested the product thoroughly by dynamometer and on-road testing.
Fuelstar France – January 2003
This letter confirms that the product achieved fuel savings in 48 trucks to which the product was installed.
Label Explo, New Caledonia – July 2003
This letter confirms a fuel improvement of 13.15% in a Caterpillar LM620 diesel driving a compressor.
Societe de Prefabrication en beton – August 2003
This letter confirms a fuel improvement of 14% in a Volvo genset operating in New Caledonia.
HSM Distributors Pty Ltd – November 2006
This letter confirms the successful results from installing in more than 4,500 engines, mostly in Melbourne, Australia.
Expert Trade New Caledonia – January 2006
This letter confirms the successful results achieved in mine equipment in New Caledonia.
Ruffy Bertram – May 2006
This letter confirms an improvement in fuel consumption by 36% in a Subaru Liberty operating in Victoria.
Spike Martin – September 2006
letter confirms the improved running in a Toyota HiLux operating in the back country of New Zealand.
National Australia Bank – August 2006
This letter confirms improved fuel economy by 30% in a Holden Commodore operated by a bank manager.
Pedders Suspension – 18 August 2006
This letter confirms improved fuel consumption by 19% in a BA Ford Falcon utility truck.
Portside Marine – August 2006
This letter confirms improved fuel consumption by 20% in a Toyota V8 Landcruiser. operating in Western Australia.
TandR Computers – November 2006
This letter confirms improved fuel consumption by 25% in a Ford Mondeo diesel and 35% in a Toyota Camry.
The Truck Cleaning Company – 26 March 2007
This letter confirms improved engine running and a fuel saving of 20% in a Nissan diesel.

 

press articles


Motor Equipment News (NZ) - April 2002
This article talks about the success of the Fuelstar product in bringing about improved engine running, lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
The Mining Chronicle (Aust) – March 2006
This article talks about the economics of using Fuelstars in mine dump trucks and associated plant.
NZ Herald - 5 April 2006
This article, which featured in the Motoring Supplement, summarises the benefits of Fuelstar in petrol and diesel engines.
Waste Management & Environment Magazine - June 2006
This article talks about the ability of the product to reduce emissions and to conserve fuel.
media release re National Parts – August 2006
This press release announced the appointment of National Parts, Australia's largest parts wholesaler, to stock and sell the Fuelstar product.
media release- marine – June 2007
This media release refers to the installation of Fuelstars in "Outer Limits", a luxury charter boat operating out of Auckland.
NZ Herald – 2 August 2007
This press article refers to the success of the Fuelstar product in trucking fleets in New Zealand.

 

dyno graphs


Ford XG XR6 ute 10-09-2001 107 to 123 kW (15%)
Ford XC V8 19-09-2001 98 to 104 kW (6.1%)
Holden VT V8 commodore 124 to 129 kW (4%)
Holden VN commodore 77.8 to 83.9 kW (7.8%)
Toyota turbo diesel landcruiser 2-10-2001 54.9 to 66 kW (20%)
Toyota diesel landcruiser 19-09-2001 53.2 to 57 kW (7.1%)
Nissan Patrol TD 09-10-2001 78.1 to 80 kW (2.4%)
Suzuki Swift 30-01-2002 29 to 32.3 kW (11.3%)
Subaru WRX – 22-08-2006 157.2 to 176.1 kW (12%)

 

video clip (needs WMV or similar)


Dyno test on The Motor Show (Perth) this test revealed an improvement in power output by 25% in a turbo-charged Nissan Skyline

important test protocols