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Converting Cheap Supermarket Diesel to Super Diesel

by Andy Published on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Fuel Manufacturers Do Not Want You to Know This! Supermarket diesel can now be easily and affordably transformed into Premium Super Diesel fuel!  Feel the Difference Guaranteed or Get Your Money Back. Rough Idle? Lack of Power? Poor Acceleration? Hesitation or Flat Spots? Reduced Fuel Consumption? Excessive Exhaust Emissions? We can help. Did you know […]

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Engine Break-in, Bed-in, Run-in Definitive Guide

by Andy Published on Thursday, July 30th, 2020

It is an almost certainty that the user manual of any new vehicle you purchase will stipulate a running-in period usually of 1,000 miles or more. Why is this and is it even necessary with modern engines and the advance in materials and machining techniques? I’ll answer the second part first – No, not in […]

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Cylinder Bore Glazing

Restore Compression Loss & Remove Engine Glaze

by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2020

There are numerous causes of cylinder compression loss. The first is poor engine break-in. If you haven’t already done so we recommend you read our guide on “Engine Break-in” HERE. Providing it hasn’t been left too long and the glazing hasn’t resulted in bore polishing (bore wear), the glaze can be removed and cylinder compression […]

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Difference between Hybrogen and AR6900-D

by Andy Published on Thursday, March 21st, 2019

Fuel additive science is not definite. There are too many influencing factors and differing requirements to be able to produce the “ultimate additive” that universally works for all. What may work well on one engine does not guarantee success on another. This presents the need for different technologies to help match successful functions to that […]

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What is the difference between standard and premium diesel fuel?

by Andy Published on Monday, January 16th, 2017

I will keep this brief because it is very simple. Take any branded diesel fuel. What is the difference between that brand’s standard EN590 diesel and super/premium diesel that you pay an extra 8-10p more per litre for? 1. Additional deposit control detergent. 2. Additional 2-Ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN) cetane improver. That is it. The additional […]

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Fuel Economy Part 2 - What Does Work, Our View

by Andy Published on Thursday, February 4th, 2016

This article concentrates on fuel-saving methods that 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 by clicking HERE. General Vehicle Maintenance If you’re completely […]

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Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View

by Andy Published on Monday, February 1st, 2016

This article is Part 1 of a two-part series. Here, we will cover supposed fuel-saving products that in practice, fail to deliver on their promises. We recommend you read this before reading Part 2, which focuses on fuel-saving ideas that work. Oh no, yet another report on fuel economy. We understand how you might feel […]

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Improving MPG - Driving Style

by Andy Published on Sunday, January 24th, 2016

Improving Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Via Driving Style 1. Don’t drive too fast or accelerate too hard. Wind resistance increases drastically with increasing speed. Studies show that every time you increase your speed by 10 miles per hour, you lose as much as 15 percent in fuel economy. So slow down and be a fuel-efficient, […]

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Reducing Vehicle Emissions

by Andy Published on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

All vehicles produce emissions as fossil fuel is burned and converted into energy. Unfortunately, like most other emissions, these usually end up in the atmosphere. The damage to the environment and the planet’s populations is clear. Emissions are mainly composed of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons – all which create numerous problems. They cause […]

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Oil Additives - Our View

by Andy Published on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015

The use of oil additives has long been a controversial subject that haunts the oil and automobile industries, their respective stakeholders and – perhaps most significantly – the consumer. Thanks to a fair amount of negativity toward these additives, they have often been labelled as doing more harm than good. Numerous studies have been published […]

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DPF Cleaners and DPF Cleaning

by Andy Published on Thursday, May 14th, 2015

DPF Cleaners and DPF Cleaning – The Definitive Guide This is the second iteration of this article. It has been updated to reflect the common problems that are encountered when tackling what are understood to be DPF blockages. In this article we will address the following questions: What is a DPF? Why do DPFs clog […]

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ECU Remapping and the Inadequate Preparation

by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2015

There are now a multitude of companies that will remap the ECU on your vehicle. In most cases, this entails plugging a computer into the diagnostics port on your vehicle that directly communicates with the ECU. A technician reads the existing file on the ECU and overrides it with a new file. The new file […]

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Why are ECU / Engine Remaps and Tuning Boxes so Effective?

by Andy Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2015

When one purchases a vehicle they likely expect engine ECUs to be optimally mapped prior to sale. While they are normally very well mapped, whether or not it is done in an optimum way is very subjective. In this article I will look at engine/ECU remapping and chipping and the use of tuning boxes. Particularly, […]

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Using Fuel Additives at Higher Dosages - Overdosing

by Andy Published on Friday, March 13th, 2015

A question I am regularly asked is whether fuel additives can be added at a higher dose or added to less fuel in order to make a stronger concentrate, and whether this is more beneficial. The answer in most cases is no. This is because additives are specifically designed to work with a certain amount […]

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Cheap Engine Oil

Garages & Repair Centers Using Cheap Oil

by Andy Published on Friday, March 13th, 2015

There is a “cheap oil” endemic and I am concerned for the consumer. As distributers of various lubricants, one of our tasks is to demonstrate to automatic transmission and gearbox rebuild specialists the benefits of using OE (original equipment) oils or at least lubricants that meet the required manufacturer’s specifications. This is much more difficult […]

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Fuel & Carbon Cleaners - What Happens to the Carbon?

by Andy Published on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

Frequently we are asked about fuel-based carbon cleaners. Specifically, what happens to carbon deposits that are removed through the use of fuel cleaners and can these cleaners damage an engine? Let’s begin by discussing the first part of that question. Within the fuel system you’ll seldom find carbon itself. You are more likely to discover […]

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MPG - Negative vs Positive Gain ™

by Andy Published on Thursday, February 12th, 2015

When examining the field of products, services, and techniques that promise to increase MPG, you find a confusing minefield, at best. There are chronic sceptics on one side, loyal devotees on the other, and in between a bunch of indifferent observers. Unfortunately, this has come from a long history of ignorance and misleading advertising. The […]

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Factory Misfuelling Protection Devices

by Andy Published on Thursday, February 12th, 2015

Some diesel vehicles, particularly Ford’s and BMW’s, now come equipped with misfuelling prevention devices. The purpose is very simple – to prevent to user accidentally adding petrol to a diesel fuel tank. Most devices work through a mechanism that only permits the exact diameter of a standard diesel pump nozzle to penetrate the filler neck. […]

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Engine & Fuel System Cleaning Machines – A Review

by Andy Published on Friday, November 14th, 2014

I am regularly asked for comment on a particular engine (fuel system) cleaning system that is endorsed by a well-known TV celebrity mechanic. Does the product work? Well actually, yes it does. It will clean the fuel system and help remove combustion (carbon) deposits. However, I am not convinced it is anything new or innovative […]

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Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection (TFSI) & Direct Port Injection Carbon Build-up Problem

by Andy Published on Thursday, July 17th, 2014

The Problem of Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection (TFSI) & Direct Port Injection Carbon Buildup The problem with carbon buildup on the back face and stem area of intake valves in direct fuel injection petrol engines is not news. Fortunately, a major breakthrough has occurred recently on the buildup issue and the exact cause of the […]

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