Latest Fuel Additives And Tips On Their Use

By Deborah Stone


Additives on fuel are said to improve the performance of your engine and make it more more economical. Others will do both. However, the ranging debate is whether fuel additives offer the value they promise and the alternatives available in the market. Further, is there something about these additions that manufacturers do not tell consumers?

It is easy to assume the question on value because a bottle of additive will cost you less than five dollars. Further, they are just a luxury since many people drive without adding anything to the engine and do not complain. People also sell vehicles for different reasons without attributing the sale to any product they used or failed to use. They have also entered in to the debate on reduced emissions.

Different products are added into engines for unique reasons and purposes. Its availability at the station and the reduced price are not reasons to buy any additive. Read reviews on whether a product delivered the benefits promised. The only times you are advised to use an additive is to clear clogging and when the car is to stay idle for a prolonged period. In all instances, you must follow the instructions given to avoid compromising on the working of the engine.

An additive that claims to increase fuel economy is the only product you are advised to avoid. The reality is that its price cancels that which you saved at the gas station. It makes it a waste of time and disappointment to buy such a product. Even those that claimed to increase octane rating did not achieve the level of premium grade petrol.

What alternatives exist instead of using additives? Experts are of the opinion that maintaining your vehicle will deliver better results. Further, you should not stay with a vehicle for too long such that it demands the use of such third-party products. Engines are engineered superbly to make them more efficient and squeeze the last coin out of their expenses. In fact, you would rather invest in highly refined fuel than use the additive. You should also be cautious of the gas stations you buy your products.

Fuel manufactured for sports cars is considered more reliable for improving engine performance. It will only cost you a few dollars more than ordinary petrol. However, it does not introduce any foreign elements into your engine. Do not wait for the vehicle to get too old such that it requires enhancement. Such a vehicle will cost you more in the long run.

Most of the questions asked regard the effect these products have on engines. Experience has shown that they do not pose any threat or damage to vehicles. However, you have to follow instructions on maintenance and use of other fuels. Further, they are safe for your engine because the quality of products differs from one gas station to the other.

You are allowed to use different products at the same time. For instance, you can use a cleaner alongside a product designed to make engines economical. There is no additive that serves as a replacement for engine maintenance. In case you notice reduced efficiency or a problem with your vehicle, you should discontinue the product you are using immediately and seek professional help.




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