Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst do?
The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst reformulates a range of hydrocarbon fuels to enable more complete combustion, allowing engines to extract greater energy per unit of fuel. This offers two immediate benefits 1) greater efficiency, reducing the amount of fuel needed to do the same work and/or 2) it significantly reduces pollution and toxic emissions, including greenhouse gases, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and soot. Because combustion is more complete, the Fitch Fuel Catalyst substantially lowers these byproducts while also reducing carbon deposits that drive higher maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime.
What kind of fuels does the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst work on?
Diesel, Fuel Oil, Natural Gas, Gasoline and Propane.
In what sort of applications?
A variety of applications ranging from automotive and construction, mining, and commercial equipment to recreational power sports. From power generation to commercial and recreational marine as well as commercial and residential heating.
WHY IS THE FUEL CATALYST NAMED “FITCH”?
The Fitch product line is named in honor John Cooper Fitch, a distinguished war hero, professional road racer, and inventor. He also served as one of the founding partners of Advanced Power Systems International, the manufacturer of the Fitch products.
Will the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst hurt my engine or machine? How will it effect the manufactures warranty?
The Fitch Fuel Catalyst will not damage your engine or equipment and does not affect the manufacturer’s warranty. The Fitch® Fuel Catalyst functions solely as a fuel pre‑treatment device, improving fuel quality without interacting with any mechanical or electrical components in the engine or machine. With no moving parts, it operates as a maintenance‑free system after installation.
How is the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst different from an additive?
Unlike additives, which are consumable chemicals that must be dosed into the fuel with every refill, the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst is a permanent in‑line treatment device that continues to condition fuel for years after its initial installation.
HOW long will it work?
Commercial grade units are warranted for 500,000 miles or 10,000 operating hours.
Non-Commercial Grade units are warranted for 250,000 miles or 5,000 operating hours.
Why don’t oEMs such as GM, Chrysler, Ford, Yamaha, etc. install the Fitch® Fuel Catalyst on the vehicles and machines they make?
Some do, but original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) generally do not incorporate additional components, like aftermarket products, into the production line unless these parts deliver a clear cost benefit or are mandated by regulation. OEMs are required to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards established by the EPA and other regulatory bodies, and their certified fuel‑economy testing is conducted using highly controlled reference fuels (such as ultra‑pure, laboratory‑grade blends) rather than the typical refined fuels available to consumers. Because these specialized test fuels are too expensive and impractical for mass distribution—and differ substantially from retail fuels—there is no regulatory or economic driver compelling OEMs to install the Fitch Fuel Catalyst at the factory.but most don’t.