Diesel Additives

Gary and Kerry · Guru

Diesel Additives

ozi2 · Guru

H i Gary & Kerry, have you checked the 4x4 forums? Depending on the age of your vehicle you would need to make sure there are no warranty issues ( anything that gives the dealer a way out!) should you add additives.

cheers,

ozi2

ozjohn · Guru

Most mechanics and dealer service centres now add a bottle of fuel additive to the tank at the regualr service intervals to clean the fuel lines and Injector nozzles.
Whether its required (probably is) or not, they can at least make an extra profit from the sale.
Cheers, ozjohn.

justcruisin01 · Guru

Hi Gary, there is a product called Pro Mar, very good , I use the fuel conditioner from time to time.

Serviced the wheel bearings with their grease many years ago & haven't had to do them since.

gold dandelion · Senior Member

i used a fuek additive for 18mths i believe i got another kilometer to the litre, then i didnt notice any differance after that. wether the fuel changed or our vehicle got sick of it or something i dont know. worth a try for awhile.

blaze · Guru

I am a diesel mechanic by trade and dont advicate putting any additives in oils or fuel. If you buy the correct specs for oil and fuel for your vehicle, along with regular services you wont have a problem. The most damage can be done to older vehicles, like oil additives and cleaner causing excessive oil consumpion, fuel cleaner can cause blockage of fuel filters and dislogdement of years of build up, is that a good thing, well maybe it is but how prepared are you to do roadside repairs to continue your trip. Also be aware some older fuel pump seals dont like it either.
I reckon leave it alone and do regular services and when mechanical things are worn out service them the right way and not with some micky mouse juice
cheers
blaze

blaze · Guru

ozjohn wrote:
Most mechanics and dealer service centres now add a bottle of fuel additive to the tank at the regualr service intervals to clean the fuel lines and Injector nozzles.
Whether its required (probably is) or not, they can at least make an extra profit from the sale.
Cheers, ozjohn.

If they ever put additives in my vehicle they would be removing it and rectifying any damage.

cheers

blaze

Sheba · Guru

Thank you for putting my mind at rest blaze. Have never put additives in mine since I got it, and wasn't 100% sure if I was doing the right thing. They weren't used years ago, so why should we need them now ?

Cheers,
Sheba.