Davco Technology has launched its new Fuel Pro 498 fuel water separator, its next generation of the Fuel Pro 48X series.
Engineered in collaboration with major OEM engineering teams, Davco says the new model offers superior engine protection and helps increase uptime, integrating the coolant heat features of the Fuel Pro 483 with the 3-layer filtration of the Fuel Pro 488 into one unit providing 15-micron filtration. This enables better engine operation in cold weather as well as water separation exceeding engine OEM requirements.
The company adds it also offers multiple heating solutions for the Fuel Pro 498, including the latest improved fuel heater. These heat solutions help improve cold starts and provide continuous heating for on-road operation. Davco is currently testing to expand the Fuel Pro 498 offering to other OEMs.
“Working on the Fuel Pro 498 has been a collaborative effort to ensure the new series that are coming to the market will run better in challenging weather conditions while also maintaining the high level of engine and fluid system protection Davco customers have come to expect,” says Scott Montesi, president, Davco Technology.
The Fuel Pro 498 also enables drivers to visually monitor fuel filter status, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing downtime and features the Elemax design, maximizing filter life by optimizing fuel flow through the entire filter media by creating a vapor barrier relief to give a visual cue for when the media has been fully saturated with contaminants, thereby extending maintenance intervals and engine uptime.
“The Fuel Pro 498 incorporates a range of advanced features purpose-built to enhance engine performance and overall efficiency,” says Sean Kilfin, director of On-Highway Sales at DAVCO. “It safeguards diesel engines from harmful contaminants, helping reduce maintenance-related downtime while enabling quick visual diagnostics. Its upgraded filtration technology supports more environmentally responsible filter changes and makes the priming process simpler for easier starts. The Fuel Pro 498 is also compatible with biodiesel blends up to B20, providing a versatile and eco-conscious solution for a wide variety of fuel applications.”
