Lubricity Study

SoyGold Helps Reduce Engine Wear and Extend Engine Life

Lubricity is the primary factor in determining diesel engine wear. Diesel fuel containing SoyGold provides superior lubricating properties and will help extend engine life. Today, many farmers use premium diesel fuel and additives to protect their investment in tractors, combines, trucks and other diesel equipment. Farmers, truckers and other diesel equipment users will benefit from the high lubricity of SoyGold by minimizing costly repairs and downtime.

Research Shows Significant Increases in Lubricity

A leading independent research institute conducted HFRR (High Frequency Reciprocating Rig) diesel fuel lubricity test with diesel fuel containing as little as 10,000 parts per million of SoyGold. The results showed a 69% increase in lubricity over standard #2 diesel fuel.

How About the Price of SoyGold?

SoyGold is being offered as a lubricity component in premium diesel packages. Fuel distributors typically price this soy-based premium diesel to be competitive with other premium fuels on the market.

Is SoyGold compatible with the diesel fuel and additives I currently use?

SoyGold has been thoroughly tested and found to be fully compatible with #1 and #2 diesel fuels. Additives that are commonly used to produce premium diesel fuel are fully compatible with SoyGold.

How will a "soy" product in diesel fuel benefit farmers?

Farmers will benefit for SoyGold in two ways. First, they will be using a high quality product that increases diesel fuel lubricity to extend the life of diesel engines in tractors, combines and other diesel-powered equipment. Second, farmers will be adding to the value of soybeans helping to create a permanent new market that will consume what is traditionally a large surplus of unsold soybean oil stocks.

In 1996 alone, there was a 2.4 billion pounds carryover of unsold soybean oil stocks. According to the USDA 1996 Situation and Outlook Report, new annual market demand of 50 million gallons, created by products such as SoyGold, would add 7% to the cash price of soybean oil.

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