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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mk2_cookie on 08 May 2019, 11:52

Title: Fuel additivies. Do you think its worth it?
Post by: mk2_cookie on 08 May 2019, 11:52

So ordering some parts to give my new baby her first service with me and was wondering.

Has anyone had experience with fuel additives and cleaners?
What is your opinion on them and should I bother?

Thanks! :grin:

Title: Re: Fuel additivies. Do you think its worth it?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 May 2019, 14:28

It depends how much you use it. Modern super unleaded goes off quite quickly, so they need regular fresh fuel in them. If you have an early car with a metal fuel tank, condensation can form and the precisely machined metal parts of the fuel injection system don't take too kindly to the moisture if they are left sitting for long periods. Wurth fuel cure is good for laid up cars.

Some injector cleaner is good to use as part of every service tho'. One dose in no more that 20 litres of fuel to give it a good strong mix.

Title: Re: Fuel additivies. Do you think its worth it?
Post by: mk2_cookie on 08 May 2019, 15:26

Quote from: dubber36 on 08 May 2019, 14:28

It depends how much you use it. Modern super unleaded goes off quite quickly, so they need regular fresh fuel in them. If you have an early car with a metal fuel tank, condensation can form and the precisely machined metal parts of the fuel injection system don't take too kindly to the moisture if they are left sitting for long periods. Wurth fuel cure is good for laid up cars.

Some injector cleaner is good to use as part of every service tho'. One dose in no more that 20 litres of fuel to give it a good strong mix.

Thanks Dubber36, seems your the only one replying to my posts :laugh: I will direct message you next time!