Fuel Additives

[Dash]

Does anyone use these products in their tank?

Are any gains really noticable?

Do they cause damge?

Is it all just a gimmick?

Your advice/comments please.

 

[Flying Scotsman]

Ive used Slick 50 injector cleaner on previous cars. Maybe my imagination but thought the throttle response improved after using the tankfull with additive. Also idled a bit more smoothly. People doing short journeys are probably more likely to notice a difference due to the engines running rich and not heating up properly. This will choke up the injectors after a while.

As for octane boosters ...havent tried these. Should have tried these when I had my Audi S2 as it was very octane sensitive.

Neil

 

[172man]

i use an octane booster every fill up its got an ornage label from halfords makes a difference on acceleration.. feels more lively and smooth

 

[Fred@BTM]

I put STP injector cleaner in every 3K, i can notice it seems to respond better

 

[Matty]

Ive used STP, Redex Injector Plus and Slick 50 and they are all good. Notice the difference once the tank of fuel/cleaner has been used as engine seems quieter and runs better. Heard it is not advisable using them too often, just when needed every 6K or so.

 

[Neil Petrol]

I use Nitrox Hot Shot about every month and it seems to work... Also use STP Twinpack which has an Injector cleaner & Octane booster... Dont expect any major gains though...

 

[172man]

i got 30bhp

 

[BRUN]

ive used Redex/STP/Wynns, nothin made much difference really

however i tried the Wynns Xtreme version, and i reckon that one did make a difference and ill be buyin it again tomorrow

 

[Matty]

At the end of the day its in everyones interest to keep their car running like new, hece why regular oil and coolant changes help, sparkplugs, filters etc and cleaning additives to try and help keep injectors and everything flowing like they should.