Why high-quality fuel is an investment in your engine's longevity. Insights from UPG.
Among drivers, there have long been two opinions: some believe that it all comes down to price, while others are convinced that fuel quality directly affects expenses. But is it really worth paying more for premium fuel? Or is it just a marketing gimmick?
There are various types of fuel on the market - from "budget" to premium, but the main question is which one works more efficiently and truly helps save money? Let's examine this using UPG - a company that not only sells fuel but also monitors its quality from the refinery to the gas pump.
How does fuel affect expenses?
The fact is that fuel is not just "energy" for the engine but a complex chemical composition that either benefits the vehicle or gradually destroys it. The worse the quality, the higher the hidden consumption, which accumulates gradually and unnoticed by the driver.
Increase in fuel consumption
One of the most subtle yet significant problems is increased fuel consumption due to poor combustion. If gasoline or diesel contains excess impurities, sulfur, or unstable components, the fuel burns unevenly, causing the engine to operate less efficiently.
Research shows that consumption can increase by 5-10% when using low-quality fuel.
UPG ensures stable octane and cetane numbers, allowing the fuel to burn as efficiently as possible without extra costs.
Engine longevity and its components
Poor-quality fuel can damage the engine from the inside. This occurs due to elevated levels of sulfur, resins and mechanical impurities. Here’s what happens with constant use of such fuel:
- Sulfur causes corrosion of the fuel system.
- Resins leave sticky deposits, clogging injectors and disrupting fuel atomization.
- Impurities clog the filter and pump, creating additional strain.
UPG employs its own logistics and quality control to avoid these issues.
Starting the engine in cold weather
For diesel vehicles, cetane number is especially important, as it determines the ease of fuel ignition. For example, UPG diesel has a cetane number of 51+, which ensures:
- quick and smooth starts even in freezing temperatures;
- less noise and vibrations;
- protection of the fuel system from overloads.
How does UPG guarantee quality to customers?
The fuel market remains one of the most sensitive areas for consumers. The main problem is the lack of a unified control system, leading to falsification, mixing fuel with low-quality components, and violations of storage standards. Drivers may not even suspect that their vehicle is filled with fuel containing high levels of impurities that gradually damage the engine and fuel system.
UPG addresses this problem comprehensively, ensuring control at every stage - from the refinery to the gas pump. This means that customers receive not just compliance with standards, but a product with characteristics that significantly exceed the basic market requirements.
Direct supplies from Germany and the USA
The quality of fuel is determined right from the production stage. That’s why UPG works only with verified refineries in Germany and the USA.
Choosing European and American refineries is not just a marketing move, but a clear strategy that allows for obtaining a primary pure product without additional impurities or dilution risks.
Complete control over transportation
One of the biggest threats to fuel quality is transportation in dirty or repeatedly used tanks. Some companies may transport products in containers that previously came into contact with fuel of questionable origin.
UPG solves this problem with its own fleet of tank cars that do not come into contact with foreign cargo. This eliminates the risk of contamination or mixing, which could lead to changes in the chemical composition of the fuel.
0Three-level quality control
Fuel quality can change not only during transportation but also during storage. Therefore, UPG has implemented a three-level inspection system that allows for monitoring fuel stability at all stages of supply.
Each batch undergoes independent testing in certified laboratories in the USA and Europe before shipping. After that, the fuel is additionally checked at oil depots before distribution to gas stations.
The final stage is UPG's own certified laboratory in Ukraine, where additional analyses are conducted on compliance with physicochemical parameters before refueling.
1Why is this important for drivers?
Thanks to UPG's stringent control system, customers receive not just fuel that meets standards but a product that genuinely protects the engine, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures stable vehicle operation.
The high-quality composition of the fuel provides:
- optimal combustion and reduced consumption;
- protection of the fuel system from corrosion and deposits;
- longer lifespan of injectors and fuel pumps;
- stable engine starts in any weather.
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