Category Archives: Fuel System Cleaning
Information and help on fuel system & engine cleaning products.

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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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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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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Fuel Catalysts & Archoil's AR6200 / AR6900-D MAX
by Andy Published on Friday, January 24th, 2014
We regularly receive questions regarding fuel catalyst technologies and how they work. In particular, we receive many questions about Archoil AR6200 and AR6900-D MAX. The existing definition of “burn rate modifier” and the phrase “lowers burn rate by up to 400 degrees” has caused confusion. In simple terms, a catalyst facilitates a better burn of […]
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Do Fuel and Oil Additives Really Work?
by Andy Published on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Firstly, we really need to understand what is meant by “work” as there are conflicting ideas and interpretations. Some would consider “work” as improve performance or increase mpg, whereas others would consider “work” as clean the fuel system, restore fuel injector efficiency or reduce friction. Others would consider a product to have “worked” if it […]
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Should Fuel Additives be Added to an Empty Tank?
by Andy Published on Monday, May 20th, 2013
I am often asked how and when fuel additives should be added. With an empty or full tank of fuel? Should I wait until its down to a quarter of a tank? Etc. The reality is that it doesn’t matter how much fuel is currently in the tank. The key is to ensure that regardless […]
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Are Fuel Additives Safe?
by Andy Published on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Due to an increasing number of enquiries concerning fuel additive safety and propaganda from vehicle manufacturers I took the step to update this article. Below is V2.0. Are fuel system cleaners and fuel additives safe for my engine? This is a question I am asked all too often and I would like to put your […]
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