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This is a discussion on fuel additives within the Octavia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; hi all : is it recomended to add on fuel from time to time injectors cleaners , or is it ...
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10-06-2007, 15:23
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| Briskodian | 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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10-06-2007, 15:29
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| Briskodian  | 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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10-06-2007, 16:43
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| 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 |
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10-06-2007, 16:47
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10-06-2007, 16:55
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| Re: fuel additives Skoda say no to any fuel additives in your owners hand book. |
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10-06-2007, 17:00
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10-06-2007, 17:25
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| Re: fuel additives i would never put anything in mine i think todays fuels are messed about with enough |
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10-06-2007, 17:46
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10-06-2007, 19:09
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| 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. 
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10-06-2007, 19:37
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| 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..
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