Originally posted by Paddy
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Car fuel additives - Do you use one?
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Last edited by BigDataPro; 12 August 2021, 10:34. -
Originally posted by xoggoth View PostAtW! So far my average MPG is showing about 4 lower than before! I've been checking the Contract Killer website.
...think of it as a favour to humanity.
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AtW! So far my average MPG is showing about 4 lower than before! I've been checking the Contract Killer website.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by BigDataPro View Post
I was using supermarket fuel for the past 1+ years which is when problems started. Since using additives I have filled up only once and that was from Shell. From now on I will be minimising or stop the use of supermarket fuel.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by AtW View PostUse Premium fuels like BP Ultimate - for diesel it improved range for me, making it actually cost efficient buy. Expect at least 3 full tanks before any difference is visible.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by caffeine man View Post
Are you just filling up with supermarket fuel and doing the additive?
how much does the additive cost, compared to just getting your fuel from somewhere like BP, regular diesel? As I find BP diesel runs well on my car with their additives.Last edited by BigDataPro; 10 August 2021, 14:37.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Snooky View PostI'm not sure my diesel has ever reached 3500rpm, it's one of the things I love about it, just pulls like a train at low rpm. I suppose I should try a little harderLast edited by BigDataPro; 10 August 2021, 14:56.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post2. Your DPF will clean itself when you take a run on the motorway (engine at normal temp + 3500 rpm for 5 mins.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by BigDataPro View PostUpdate: Having used fuel additives and almost 3 weeks gone by, here are my findings based on my personal experience.
1. No more dashboard symbols, warnings and alarms.
2. Engine is extremely smooth that I can't even hear the engine running (haven't gone deaf yet! :-))
3. Performance is amazing. Did about a 400 mile journey and it was enjoyable. Felt like driving a new car.
4. I am no longer worried that the car might stop in the mid-way that I had to make an emergency brake on the hard shoulder.
I am satisfied and can confirm that fuel additives are not a myth or a snake oil!
how much does the additive cost, compared to just getting your fuel from somewhere like BP, regular diesel? As I find BP diesel runs well on my car with their additives.
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