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by admin - 06/09/09 - 0 comments

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 had to say on the matter. From all our experience and testing we have yet to find a commercial fuel-based engine cleaning product that has resulted in any form of short, medium or long term damage to a fuel system or engine. Sure, there are many products that are useless and don’t deliver as promised but the main ...
by admin - 02/10/08 - 0 comments

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 or even by scientific bodies, claiming and countering benefits, and exposing the so-called risks of additive usage in engine oils. There is so much of ‘expose' pervading the market, particularly in the Internet forums, that an automobile owner, as the ultimate end user, may become totally confused about whether or not it is necessary to use additives with oil ...
by admin - 02/09/08 - 0 comments

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 can of BG44K makes its way in to the ...
by admin - 20/08/08 - 1 comment

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 advertising, ‘independent" testing and testimonials all conspire to confuse the consumer away from the single most important point: does it improve the ...
by admin - 08/08/08 - 0 comments

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 is described as: "Excessively rapid burning of the fuel mixture, often caused by auto-ignition due to excessive temperatures in the combustion chamber, incorrect ignition timing, lean mixtures, too high a compression ratio or unsuitable fuel." Basically, a too-low an octane rating of the given fuel. Heard as a faint, metallic rattle, detonation is accompanied by a loss of power and ...
by admin - 18/07/08 - 0 comments

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 completely disillusioned with magic fuel pills, fuel magnets and those fuel saving devices that didn't work (as expected) or the MPG on your vehicle has dramatically reduced, then don't lose hope. Vehicle maintenance plays a key role in fuel economy. Again, this is basic but still valuable information. Firstly, check your tire pressures. They should be ...
by admin - 11/07/08 - 0 comments

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 from industry professionals and equally important – some common sense! Fuel economy, fuel saving, improved MPG and the use of fuel savers and similar devices is a subject we are regularly asked for advice, hence the need for us to provide an overview of our experience on what we have tried and tested. At this point, perhaps ...
by admin - 04/07/08 - 0 comments

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 in high gears and slow speed as much as possible. When the engine turns slowly, there are fewer explosions in the cylinder meaning lesser use of fuel. That means more economy for you. 3. Try not to accelerate when moving up a slope like a hill. If you are increasing your speed when moving up, you can see your ...
by admin - 01/07/08 - 0 comments