Engine Cleaning (see more posts from this category)


Additives used to clean fuel systems and remove carbon build-up

Ok, so we try the petrol and diesel cleaner that everyone is talking about! There has been a lot of talk on the web and amongst garages & tuners about the BG range of products and services; in particular, BG 44K for petrol and the new BG 244 for diesel. There is no doubt that BG Products Inc is not ...

Fuel Additives (see more posts from this category)


Any product that can be added to fuel to enhance engine performance and/or engine characteristics. This may include additives that clean the engine instead of purely enhancing the engine performance.

Are fuel system, fuel injector, EGR and engine cleaners safe for my vehicle? This is a question we get asked regularly and we feel the need to clarify. It's also a topic we discussed at length with the managing Director of www.powerenhancer.co.uk, a company with a no-nonense attitude that has gained our respect. As such, we have quoted what they ...

Ok, so we try the petrol and diesel cleaner that everyone is talking about! There has been a lot of talk on the web and amongst garages & tuners about the BG range of products and services; in particular, BG 44K for petrol and the new BG 244 for diesel. There is no doubt that BG Products Inc is not ...

Fuel Economy (see more posts from this category)


Our views and research surrounding additives, devices and emerging technologies that claim to improve fuel economy and increase MPG

This article will concentrate on the fuel saving methods that do work. It is based on a combination of common sense and significant testing and experience. If you haven't already done so we recommend you read our earlier blog entry, Fuel Economy Part 1 - What Doesn't Work, Our View here. 1 General Vehicle Maintenance If you're ...

This article is part one of a 2-part article and will concentrate on what doesn't work. We recommend you read this before reading part 2, which concentrates on what does work. Ok, another Fuel Economy report. A feeling like this on your part is not unexpected but, hold on, we promise you something a little different – views and experience ...

Improving MPG through altering your driving style. 1. Don't drive too fast or accelerate too hard. Wind resistance increases drastically with increasing speed. Studies show that for every ten miles per hour you floor it, you lose as much as 15% in fuel economy. So, slow down, and be a fuel efficient, safer and relaxed driver. 2. Try moving ...

General (see more posts from this category)


Apologies to those of you that have struggled to access our site of late or who have received a notification that our site is carrying malicious code. Unfortunately, we kept getting hacked with a harmless but nonetheless, annoying Trojan. After a lot of head scratching it was found to be due to a security flaw with the configuration ...

Octane Boosters (see more posts from this category)


So are octane boosters all they're cracked up to be? Furthermore, do they really increase the octane rating as much as advertised? Octane boosters are popular in the performance scene because they often regain power lost through detonation. Sold for around $10 - $50 (£5 - £25) in a handy bottle, they're a convenient fuel additive and horsepower helper. ...

We get asked time and time again whether octane boosters work. The answer is yes and no because it really depends on the application and what you are trying to achieve. Let us clarify. Firstly, we need to understand why octane boosters exist in the first place - it is to prevent the onset of detonation. Detonation ...

Oil Additives (see more posts from this category)


Additives that improve the lubricity and protection characteristics of engine oil or use oil as a carrier for a protective coating

The use of oil additives has long been a controversial subject haunting the oil and automobile industries, respective stakeholders and not least the consumer. A fair amount of negativity has been associated with additives, and they have often been labelled as doing more harm than good. Numerous studies have been published, either by oil companies or by car makers ...