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Additives

Postby ballbag racer » Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:40 am

Was thinking of putting in some. Diesel additive? But there are so many, just wondered if you guys use them?
If so what are your preferences?

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Re: Additives

Postby Aardvark » Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:27 am

Quite a few do add 2 stroke oil and/or acetone to the tank. I have used both for a few years now and am happy with the result. Do a search here, there are plenty of threads on the subject. If you decide to try it, just don't go mad thinking that more is better. Exceeding the dosage just wastes money without reward.
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Re: Additives

Postby Guy88 » Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:53 pm

acetone used to work really well in my Di
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Re: Additives

Postby TakeZor » Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:41 pm

Tried one from wilco motorsave £10.99 has a chemical known as cerium in it supposed to clean the injectors and reduce black smoke thought i would try it as have recently had another engine fitted and dont really know the history of the injectors and although van has good torque and gets its speed pretty quick have experienced some missfire today so thought would try this first put in full bottle and took her for a spin up and down my local bypass seemed to be going pretty good missfire has not returned yet.will continue to monitor before looking at swapping around injectors for the other spares i have stored in my shed.
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