Engine Additives

1. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #1 30th October 2006, 12:55

   whats the best Additives to add to my engine.... was getting confused on halfords site.... Petrol treatment then petrol injector treatment then complete fuel treatment????? then power fuel boot treatment... dont think can put all these in...
   The LINK
   Help is needed! and explanation to the best one to use.... they also have redex on there.... Is that better?
   If it is do you think i should get the Fuel System cleaner one.... lol
   so many choices.....
2. beardy Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 isle of wight Posts: 761 Impreza STI - Saxo GTI

   #2 30th October 2006, 13:01

   i used 1 that made my emisions lower when i took the car to an mot! worked a treat
   
   don't know wah 1 it was tho.
3. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #3 30th October 2006, 13:18

   never used an additive
4. beardy Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 isle of wight Posts: 761 Impreza STI - Saxo GTI

   #4 30th October 2006, 13:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Soulless never used an additive

   they are good if your cat converter has gone
   
   
   p/s used it on my astra not my saxo lol
5. craigy_87 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2006 Wishaw United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7326 Nissan 350z

   #5 30th October 2006, 13:47

   i used redex injector treatment once just to clean out the injectors. you have to have a full tank of petrol before adding whatever the specified amount is.
   craigy
6. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #6 30th October 2006, 13:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by craigy_87 i used redex injector treatment once just to clean out the injectors. you have to have a full tank of petrol before adding whatever the specified amount is. craigy

   you not use the cleaner one? thats what confuses me! whats the difference? lol should i get cleaner? or treatment? or the full fuel system one?
7. adz26 L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 halifax Posts: 76 saxo vts

   #7 30th October 2006, 15:07

   ive used the 10k boost spray, was ok. felt a slight increase at the bottom end, more refined
8. VTaaRon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 Rochester, Kent. United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2996 Mk1 Posi VTR (SOLD)

   #8 30th October 2006, 15:14

   cleaner tends to go in the petrol treatment tends to go in the oil i think thats right redex etc helps clean through fuel system and injectors recommend a fuel filter change after as it may get a little clogged from the crap removed and the treatment can depending on the stuff you use either go in before or after a oil change or both i guess
9. Richardson_VTS Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Northallerton Posts: 1672 Mini Cooper S

   #9 30th October 2006, 16:55

   Wynns Injector Cleaner is the dogs danglies!!! it also has an octane booster in it, And is recomended you put one in with a full tank of fuel every 5000miles, Which could be every service for alot of people on here.
10. CampDavid Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Bedford Posts: 7457 Saxo VTS Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Astra SRI

    #10 30th October 2006, 17:07

    I just always fill up with Shell V power, keeps mine tickety BOOOOOOO!
11. steveos_vts Established Member Joined: Apr 2004 Reading Posts: 1044 VTS, 16V, GT,VTS,GTI,SCOOBY,GTI

    #11 30th October 2006, 17:29

    ok there all good but beware they do kill cats ... and there mighty expensive to replace.. so in my opinion id never use them unless you decatted or cat less.
12. Richardson_VTS Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Northallerton Posts: 1672 Mini Cooper S

    #12 30th October 2006, 19:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by steveos_vts ok there all good but beware they do kill cats ... and there mighty expensive to replace.. so in my opinion id never use them unless you decatted or cat less.

    Im pussyless. But quite alot of the additives say, for use with cats or not.
13. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

    #13 30th October 2006, 19:04

    Is it worth investing in some Wynns Injector Cleaner then richard
14. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #14 30th October 2006, 19:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Richardson_VTS Im pussyless. But quite alot of the additives say, for use with cats or not.

    made me laugh lol
15. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #15 30th October 2006, 20:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CampDavid I just always fill up with Shell V power, keeps mine tickety BOOOOOOO!

    same here, have you gat a 'V-POWER' points card?
16. steveos_vts Established Member Joined: Apr 2004 Reading Posts: 1044 VTS, 16V, GT,VTS,GTI,SCOOBY,GTI

    #16 30th October 2006, 23:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Richardson_VTS Im pussyless. But quite alot of the additives say, for use with cats or not.

    each to ther own i suppose..just saying what iv heard
17. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #17 4th December 2006, 22:12

    Just bought some STP additives tonight eventually put my finger in my pocket and pulled out the debit card. was value pack got Fuel injector and power booster for £8.99 only does one tank full each though. Redex best for money i suppose. But now sussed STP is for "High Performance" cars but should still work? right?
    
    I was confused by the redex was cleaner then treatment so thought sod it get this its simpler.... its £4.99 for the power booster sperate and £4.99 for the fuel injector so i saved a total of £1.02.
    
    Will post my results, see if the lack of power goes away! doubt it though but cant do any harm!