Category Archives: Fuel System Cleaning
Information and help on fuel system & engine cleaning products.
Fuel Injector Cleaners and Polyether-amine
by Andy Published on Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Fuel Injector Cleaners and the Importance of Polyether-amine
READ MOREUsing Fuel Additives at Higher Dosages - Overdosing
by Andy Published on Friday, March 13th, 2015
I am regularly asked whether fuel additives can be added at a higher dose or added to less fuel to make a more potent concentrate and whether this is more beneficial. The answer in most cases is no. This is because detergents, cetane improvers, dispersants, lubricants, etc., are designed to work with a specific amount […]
READ MOREFuel & 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 will likely discover sludge, gum, […]
READ MOREEngine & Fuel System Cleaning Machines – A Review
by Andy Published on Friday, November 14th, 2014
I am regularly asked to comment on a particular engine (fuel system) cleaning system once featured on a popular TV show. 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 except for […]
READ MOREFuel 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 […]
READ MOREDo Fuel and Oil Additives Really Work?
by Andy Published on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Firstly, we need to understand what is meant by “work” as there are conflicting ideas and interpretations. Some would consider “work” to improve performance or increase mpg, whereas others would consider “work” to clean the fuel system, restore fuel injector efficiency or reduce friction. Others would consider a product to have “worked” if it resolved […]
READ MOREShould 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 it’s 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 […]
READ MOREAre Fuel Additives Safe?
by Andy Published on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Due to an increasing number of inquiries concerning fuel additive safety and vehicle manufacturers’ propaganda, I updated 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 mind at rest from the […]
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