fuel additives

nader_maher · 10-06-2007, 15:23

hi all :

is it recomended to add on fuel from time to time injectors cleaners , or is it harmfull for the engine ?

ethos · 10-06-2007, 15:29

I was wondering this, I always thought they were a bit of a gimmick... then again I've never had a nice car to warrant using them.

mlister5500 · 10-06-2007, 16:43

i think they work depending on the mileage and age of vehicle so if your car is new or low on the miles i wouldnt bother

vrs jamez27 · 10-06-2007, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlister5500

i think they work depending on the mileage and age of vehicle so if your car is new or low on the miles i wouldnt bother

Surely there is more point on a new car, too keep the injectors clean etc, not wait til they get clogged up??? Thats the way i see it anyway.

Lummox · 10-06-2007, 16:55

Skoda say no to any fuel additives in your owners hand book.

vrs jamez27 · 10-06-2007, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Lummox

Skoda say no to any fuel additives in your owners hand book.

That they do, wonder what damage they think it may do, i use Millers Sport 4, does worry me sometimes that they tell you not too.

mlister5500 · 10-06-2007, 17:25

i would never put anything in mine i think todays fuels are messed about with enough

fatty5000 · 10-06-2007, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Skoda say no to any fuel additives in your owners hand book.

Does that mean you should or should'nt lol

skinnyman · 10-06-2007, 19:09

I thought that fuels like V-Power has cleaning agents in them anyway?
Edit:
Sorry, I forgot to mention that a mate of mine always puts every conceivable product through his engines and they usually have or develop problems. I never use 'extras' such as additives and have had no problems on the whole with my cars. This is just my experience though.

WW_VRS · 10-06-2007, 19:37

The joke is that the skoda dealers DO use something when they service the car (two different dealers, I stopped using dealers a while ago, but still

)

I wonder what the warranty situation is when the dealer puts the stuff in..

10-06-2007, 15:23	#1
nader_maher Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	fuel additives hi all : is it recomended to add on fuel from time to time injectors cleaners , or is it harmfull for the engine ?

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ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: fuel additives I was wondering this, I always thought they were a bit of a gimmick... then again I've never had a nice car to warrant using them.

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mlister5500 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: catterick garrison Posts: 185 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: fuel additives i think they work depending on the mileage and age of vehicle so if your car is new or low on the miles i wouldnt bother

10-06-2007, 16:55	#5
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: fuel additives Skoda say no to any fuel additives in your owners hand book. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

10-06-2007, 17:25	#7
mlister5500 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: catterick garrison Posts: 185 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: fuel additives i would never put anything in mine i think todays fuels are messed about with enough

10-06-2007, 19:09	#9
skinnyman Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scarborough Posts: 532 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: fuel additives I thought that fuels like V-Power has cleaning agents in them anyway? Edit: Sorry, I forgot to mention that a mate of mine always puts every conceivable product through his engines and they usually have or develop problems. I never use 'extras' such as additives and have had no problems on the whole with my cars. This is just my experience though. __________________ Last edited by skinnyman; 10-06-2007 at 19:15.

10-06-2007, 19:37	#10
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,734 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Re: fuel additives The joke is that the skoda dealers DO use something when they service the car (two different dealers, I stopped using dealers a while ago, but still ) I wonder what the warranty situation is when the dealer puts the stuff in.. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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