Frequently Asked Questions
Any new technology brings with it a host of questions. The introduction of the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst to the World market is no exception. In response to claims of improved combustion, increased power and reduced emissions, the manufacturer, Advanced Power Systems International, Inc., has anticipated a few of the more pertinent questions. The following Question and Answer will shed light on what possibly is one of the most exciting innovations of the decade.
Q: Will a Fitch Fuel Catalyst Permanent Fuel Treatment Device affect my vehicle warranty?
A: No. 
A properly installed product on your vehicle will not void your original vehicle manufacturers warranty.
Q: What is the difference between a fuel catalyst and an additive?
A: An additive is usually a chemical introduced into solution with fuel.
Additives must be replenished at each refueling. A catalyst affects the fuel but does not become part of it.
Q: What is the Fitch Fuel Catalyst?
A: The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst is a pre combustion fuel treatment device the purpose of which is to improve combustion.
The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst is a true catalyst in that it causes a reaction but is not consumed or affected in the process. Therefore it is not an additive as it puts nothing into the fuel. It is installed in the fuel line of any engine just like a fuel filter. It is a maintenance- free product, which will last for up to 400,000 kilometers or essentially, the life of the engine.
Q: What are the major components of the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst?
A: The Catalyst is a composite of a number of metals forming an alloy.
These metals are coalesced by a propriety process.
Q: How does the catalyst work?
A: Refineries cannot remove many poorly performing molecules to make a more ideal fuel.
In addition, once fuel leaves the refinery or is stored it is subject to attack by oxygen, ozone, and microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, and mold) that grow in the fuel. All these processes degrade the fuel to make a poorer product that prevents engines from performing at optimum levels. The Fitch Fuel Catalyst reformulates fuel prior to combustion on board the vehicle, preventing oxygen and most diseases from attacking the fuel and reversing any degradation that may have occurred prior to the fuel being introduced to the vehicle. The Fitch Fuel Catalyst assists the combustion process by insuring that fuel is highly uniform, potent, consistent, and stable.
All hydrocarbon fuels contain gums and resins which cause the fuel molecules of petrol and Diesel fuel to conglomerate in clusters. These clusters are too large to bum completely in the extremely short time that the burning fuel is in the combustion chamber. Therefore, these unburned molecules enter the exhaust stream as a smoky gas and do not contribute any power to the operation of the engine. The Catalyst dissolves these gums and resins so that these clusters of molecules do not form, allowing all the fuel to be used for power. The theory is verified by the fact that the catalyst fuel consistently produces exhaust emissions reductions of 50% or more in both hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, thus indicating more complete combustion.
Q: What are the benefits to be gained from the use of the Catalyst?
A: Click to expand:
Improve fuel economy
Improve horespower and torque
Reduce emissions
Less carbon deposits in engine
Saves money
Permanently stabilizes fuel
Extend engine life
Less engine and fuel system maintenance
Allows the use of a lower octane fuel w/o sacrificing performance
Q: How is the Catalyst introduced to the fuel supply?
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For small engines of 50 HP or less, a small Catalyst unit, called a 'Drop-In', is simply inserted into the fuel tank. For larger engines either drop-in's or an in-line canister style Catalyst is installed in the fuel line.
Q: What type of engines will benefit from the use of the Catalyst?
A: The catalyst is effective on any petrol, diesel or LPG engine or any engine which is run on Fossil fuel, including buses, marine equipment, farm machinery, stationary pumps, generators, lawn and garden equipment, etc.
All internal combustion engines
Outdoor power equipment
Recreational vehicles
Automotive & Light Duty Trucks
Marine
Commercial Equipment & Burners
Q: How long does the Catalyst last?
A: 250,000 operating miles or 5,000 operating hours, whichever comes first.
The FFC is a maintenance-free device.
Q: What is the difference between a Fitch® Fuel Catalyst and a Catalytic Converter?
A: The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst pretreats the fuel before the combustion process and by increasing combustion efficiency reduces the creation of pollutants.
Catalytic Converters are installed at the end of the combustion process where they remove pollutants after they have already been created.
Q: Can the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst be used in conjunction with a catalytic converter?
A: Absolutely.
It will help extend the useful life of the catalytic converter.
Q: Why don't the OEMs like GM, Chrysler, Ford, Cat., Detroit, etc. implement the
Fitch Fuel Catalyst on the cars right from the assembly line?
A: The OEMs don't typically add parts to the assembly line unless it saves money or they are required to add because of specific regulations.
OEMs must meet certain standards set forth by the EPA and other regulatory organizations. When determining MPG window sticker numbers, the EPA requires the automotive OEMs to test on a certified fuel such as Indolene. These purest certified fuels are too expensive to mass produce and are not equivalent to what consumers purchase at the pump.
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