Petrol additives and E46 engines?
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Anyone got any experience of the use of such additives as STP Fuel Injector Cleaner or the Wynns' equivalent? I've no idea how much crud my recently acquired 330Ci might have inside, but not great desire to start taking it to bits, so wondered about the use of some additive cleaners over the next few tankfuls or so, just to give it a bit of a clean-out.
Do's/Don'ts most welcome - and of course alternative suggestions too...
Oh, and whilst I'm on the subject: RedEx One Shot - any use in an E46? Anyone tried?
Do's/Don'ts most welcome - and of course alternative suggestions too...
Oh, and whilst I'm on the subject: RedEx One Shot - any use in an E46? Anyone tried?
I used the one shot in my 205 gti twice.
I paid £150 for the car as it had a small crease in the front wing and it wouldn't idle. It stalled at traffic lights etc.
I thought what the hell.
After one try, it was better, more smooth and 50% better for not stalling. A couple of tanks later and the second one went through.
Cured the stalling issue!
I paid £150 for the car as it had a small crease in the front wing and it wouldn't idle. It stalled at traffic lights etc.
I thought what the hell.
After one try, it was better, more smooth and 50% better for not stalling. A couple of tanks later and the second one went through.
Cured the stalling issue!
i don't think they do much good but some have an octane enhancer which might make the car feel better. I did use Slick 50 on a number of cars some years back (oil additive ptfe).
Btw, maybe you've not got the 205 GTi any more but if you want a good fix for bad idling, let me know (suspect it's elsewhere on here, come to think of it).
Btw, maybe you've not got the 205 GTi any more but if you want a good fix for bad idling, let me know (suspect it's elsewhere on here, come to think of it).
Not recommended,i have read on other forum of a chap that put slick 50, in his e46 m3,the engine went pop after a day of putting it in,the techs told him that the ptfe had clogged his oil filter,thus resulting in oil starvation,(could have been old oil too, to compound the problem).
If any of these snake oils were any good, the manufacturers would endorse them.
If any of these snake oils were any good, the manufacturers would endorse them.
BIG BAVARIAN said:
Not recommended,i have read on other forum of a chap that put slick 50, in his e46 m3,the engine went pop after a day of putting it in,the techs told him that the ptfe had clogged his oil filter,thus resulting in oil starvation,(could have been old oil too, to compound the problem).
If any of these snake oils were any good, the manufacturers would endorse them.
I was just about to say that sounds like one of those Urban Legends that gets passed around on the basis of one unlucky guy, but...If any of these snake oils were any good, the manufacturers would endorse them.
http://www.skepdic.com/slick50.html
NASA weren't too impressed, nor were a few others. Granted this is an oil additive, fuel cleaners are safer, they are used in lower concentrations in BP Ultimate and V-power anyway.
I have always been a sceptic of additives and cleaners generally, but we stock a brand called 'Lambda' at work that we use on every service job. It is an additive that claims to clean everything from the fuel system to the injectors and as far as the oxygen sensors etc.
I gave it a go a while back. The MPG went up about 2MPG for about a month or so but slumped back to its average 23MPG thereafter. While there were no adverse effects or problems, I didn't notice any change in how quiet the engine was, how well it run or how well it drove at all. Hence I probably won't bother again.
I gave it a go a while back. The MPG went up about 2MPG for about a month or so but slumped back to its average 23MPG thereafter. While there were no adverse effects or problems, I didn't notice any change in how quiet the engine was, how well it run or how well it drove at all. Hence I probably won't bother again.
bazking69 said:
I have always been a sceptic of additives and cleaners generally, but we stock a brand called 'Lambda' at work that we use on every service job. It is an additive that claims to clean everything from the fuel system to the injectors and as far as the oxygen sensors etc.
I gave it a go a while back. The MPG went up about 2MPG for about a month or so but slumped back to its average 23MPG thereafter. While there were no adverse effects or problems, I didn't notice any change in how quiet the engine was, how well it run or how well it drove at all. Hence I probably won't bother again.
If anyone used an additive when servicing my car I would be furiousI gave it a go a while back. The MPG went up about 2MPG for about a month or so but slumped back to its average 23MPG thereafter. While there were no adverse effects or problems, I didn't notice any change in how quiet the engine was, how well it run or how well it drove at all. Hence I probably won't bother again.
ian in lancs said:
bazking69 said:
I have always been a sceptic of additives and cleaners generally, but we stock a brand called 'Lambda' at work that we use on every service job. It is an additive that claims to clean everything from the fuel system to the injectors and as far as the oxygen sensors etc.
I gave it a go a while back. The MPG went up about 2MPG for about a month or so but slumped back to its average 23MPG thereafter. While there were no adverse effects or problems, I didn't notice any change in how quiet the engine was, how well it run or how well it drove at all. Hence I probably won't bother again.
If anyone used an additive when servicing my car I would be furiousI gave it a go a while back. The MPG went up about 2MPG for about a month or so but slumped back to its average 23MPG thereafter. While there were no adverse effects or problems, I didn't notice any change in how quiet the engine was, how well it run or how well it drove at all. Hence I probably won't bother again.
Wouldn't use STP or Wynn's, but have used Liqui Moly Proline and will soon be using BG Products 44K.
The additive in 44K is the same one used by Texaco (under the Techron banner) in Ireland.
Should be coming soonish in the mainland.
Supposedly very effective if you go by the reports from individuals if you Google it.
Interesting reading on Chevron's site about the additive.
The additive in 44K is the same one used by Texaco (under the Techron banner) in Ireland.
Should be coming soonish in the mainland.
Supposedly very effective if you go by the reports from individuals if you Google it.
Interesting reading on Chevron's site about the additive.
In my Z4M Manual it advises against [oil] additives. I trust them and not the people who make the snake oil (Texaco) and certainly don't trust (unregulated) Internet contributions that can be easily 'placed'.
If there was anything in this stuff the oil/petrol/car companies would be on with it.
Avoid!
If there was anything in this stuff the oil/petrol/car companies would be on with it.
Avoid!
PJ S said:
Wouldn't use STP or Wynn's, but have used Liqui Moly Proline and will soon be using BG Products 44K.
The additive in 44K is the same one used by Texaco (under the Techron banner) in Ireland.
Should be coming soonish in the mainland.
Supposedly very effective if you go by the reports from individuals if you Google it.
Interesting reading on Chevron's site about the additive.
Been reading up on this Techron stuff and it has rave reviews everywhere. Also seems BMW sell it as their own.The additive in 44K is the same one used by Texaco (under the Techron banner) in Ireland.
Should be coming soonish in the mainland.
Supposedly very effective if you go by the reports from individuals if you Google it.
Interesting reading on Chevron's site about the additive.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-foru...
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?at...
Would the dealers have that for sale here?
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