Archive | August, 2008

We try BG44K and BG244

We try BG44K and BG244

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 only a well established organisation but their reputation is reportedly huge in the US. Remarkably, their products are so well respected that many manufactures and dealers now use them as part of routine servicing. For example, you could take your Lexus to your local dealer and find that a..

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Octane Boosters – Which is Best?

Octane Boosters – Which is Best?

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. But with so many brands on the market, you may be fooled into thinking they're all as effective as one another. Well, they're not! Differing chemical compounds, additives and even volumes, mixed in with a good percentage of..

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