Addictives for fuel tank

[jlwk]

Anyone used additives when pumping petrol? Been using STP on my ride when pumping petrol. Wonder if can save fuel and increase mileage. Advices from brothers?

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

no need la... waste $

 

[clamsgp]

Didn't try on my F10 but tried on my Golf GTI and found no difference.

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

Anyone used additives when pumping petrol? Been using STP on my ride when pumping petrol. Wonder if can save fuel and increase mileage. Advices from brothers?

FYI - The STP additives works on 92 RON only, for 95 and 98 RON it is entirely ineffective. Instead of using e STP additive for every fuel top up, u might as well pump Shell V-Power. At least that additive does improve a tiny-winy-micro-mini response but more importantly, cheaper than using STP at every fuel top-up.

 

[jlwk]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

Dunno if it's true but I use it together with sheLL 98 on STP versus esso 98 with STP, I feel that it's better mileage on shell.

 

[isiowsg]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

may work for old car due to engine wear n tear..don't waste $$$ if your ride is new

 

[jinooi]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

Additives? Yes.

Addictives? No - might land you in jail or even a hanged.

Additives might be useful to prolong the life of your HPFP if you're driving a turbo-charged engine, e.g. N54 / N55.

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

Dunno if it's true but I use it together with sheLL 98 on STP versus esso 98 with STP, I feel that it's better mileage on shell.

Try Shell 98 w/o STP and esso 98 with STP, u likely to have shell 98 with better mileage too. Think about it, 1x bottle of STP how much? Does the better mileage justify its use per fill up?

 

[shadow-bmw]

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I do find STP Octane Booster gives better power and quieter engine (maybe can save fuel by throttle less) .. even after using Shell V Power, I do add this additive during days I am on leave for more sprited driving : )

 

[davidtch]

Re: Addictives for fuel tank

What is useful juz before fuel filter change would be fuel system cleaner. It would also be a good habit to change petrol filter every 50k km & fuel pump every 100k km.