Fuel System
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Fuel additives – intensive cleaning with great results
Anyone who has ever driven past a car wash on a Saturday will have realized that washing your car is a national pastime in Germany. But cleaning the outside of your vehicle is by no means enough. If you want to get the most out of your car in the long term, you should not only focus on washing the exterior, but also pay particular attention to cleaning the components in the fuel and exhaust systems.
Why is fuel system cleaning necessary?
Just like any other component in a car, the fuel and exhaust systems can also become dirty. The only problem is that this is the least noticeable and usually only becomes apparent when you really have to take action. This results in deposits on the injectors (fuel injectors),, coked exhaust gas recirculation valves (EGR), or clogged diesel particulate filters (DPF). To clean the fuel and exhaust system and keep it running smoothly in the long term, there are fuel additives for Kraftstoff Additive diesel and gasoline engines for every contaminated component.
What is a fuel additive?
Ein A fuel additive is an additive for gasoline or diesel engines that is simply added to the tank before refueling. The additives clean the fuel and exhaust system, optimize vehicle performance, and extend the life of the engine.
Thanks to their intensive cleaning effect, gasoline and diesel additives prevent corrosion in the fuel system and noticeably improve engine performance. The combustion chamber with valves and injectors is freed from deposits and protected from damage in the long term. Gasoline and diesel additives therefore have a remarkable effect.
Why should I use a diesel additive or a gasoline additive?
A diesel additive prevents deposits from building up in the fuel system and combustion chamber. When used correctly, diesel additives keep the injection nozzles free of resin deposits and prevent them from burning. A diesel additive thus achieves better fuel combustion, optimizes fuel consumption, and improves engine performance.
The addition of gasoline additives is also recommended for gasoline engines. Not only because a gasoline additive is a preventive measure, but also because it keeps the engine clean and protected in the long term.
Gasoline and diesel additives play a role in fuel systems of all ages, but they are particularly important for older vehicles. The older a vehicle is, the greater the degree of contamination, and this is exactly where both gasoline additives and diesel additives come into play.
Functions of diesel and gasoline additives
Fuel additives clearly have the function of keeping the fuel system clean and exerting their cleaning effect. Gasoline and diesel additives are designed to clean, maintain, and protect the individual mechanical components. The better the components are cleaned by the use of a diesel additive or a gasoline additive, the better they are protected against defects.
The functions of diesel and gasoline additives vary depending on the engine type and driving style. There are special fuel additives that prevent deposits in the injection system and combustion chamber. Then there are fuel additives that provide better lubrication and improve flowability. In general, however, diesel and gasoline additives are of course intended to clean the combustion chamber and injectors. There are also diesel additives that act on the exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) and in the diesel particulate filter (DPF), preventing high repair costs when used regularly.
How do you use diesel and gasoline additives correctly?
The use of diesel and gasoline additives is very simple and can be done without an expensive visit to the repair shop. To achieve the perfect effect of its diesel and gasoline additives, the respective additive is added to the fuel system. First, the tank should be emptied down to the reserve. Before refueling, the fuel additive is added to the tank and then refueled.
To maintain long-lasting cleaning and care of your fuel system, you should use diesel or gasoline additives regularly. n.