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A field test conducted by Petron R&D showed that test vehicles were able to achieve an average 16.4% improvement in fuel efficiency after shifting to Petron Turbo Diesel. The five-day performance run was observed and certified by representatives from the Department of Energy – Energy Utilization Management Bureau, the Automobile Association of the Philippines, and the Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists.
Twelve test vehicles, all loaded to their rated capacity, were subjected to real-world driving conditions in a 258km route traversing the mountainous and winding provincial roads of Bataan and the rolling terrain of the Clark to Subic section of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Various types of diesel engine vehicles were fielded, consisting of: (a) SUV –Nissan Terra 4.4 2.5L AT, Toyota Fortuner 2.4L AT, Toyota Fortuner 2.4L AT (2016), Mitsubishi Montero 2.4L AT (2016); (b) Pickup – Isuzu DMAX 2.0L AT, Mitsubishi Strada 2.5L AT, Maxus T60 2.8L AT; (c) Van – Maxus G10 1.9L AT, Isuzu Traviz 2.5L MT; (d) MPV – Toyota Innova 2.8L AT (2019); and (e) Luxury – BMW X1 1.8L AT.
Benchmark fuel efficiency data and driver ratings were first established using regular diesel. Subsequently, running the same route, the test vehicles were fueled with Petron Turbo Diesel loaded from a regular service station pump. After the first load, more than half of the test vehicles achieved an average distance gain of 11.9%. After the second load of Petron Turbo Diesel, the test vehicles improved their fuel efficiency with an average of 16.4% additional distance gained per liter. These results confirm that most diesel engine vehicles, whether new or old, can improve their fuel efficiency with continued use of Petron Turbo Diesel.
Similarly, to compare driver perception of driving using regular diesel and Petron Turbo Diesel, all test drivers were asked to accomplish a rating form after each day’s run.
