Do New Cars Need Gasoline Additives?

[AlanLee]

New cars do not need gasoline additives. The items for the first maintenance of a car are: 1. Replace engine oil, oil filter, gasoline filter, and air filter; 2. Check whether the level of the car's coolant meets the regulations; 3. Check the level of the brake and clutch fluid; 4. Check whether the oil level in the power steering fluid reservoir meets the regulations; 5. Check whether there is any oil leakage at the oil pipe interfaces; 6. Check the level of the battery fluid and the windshield washer fluid; 7. Check the tension and aging of the generator, air conditioning, water pump, and power steering pump belts; 8. Check the tire pressure and wear condition of the car; 9. Check whether the car's exhaust emissions meet the standards.

[Marcus]

Can't wait to add fuel additives after buying a new car? I think it's completely unnecessary. Modern car engine technology is already very mature, and new cars don't need any additives for the first tens of thousands of kilometers. Those so-called carbon deposit cleaning products promoted by 4S shops are basically just collecting IQ tax. If you're really worried about carbon deposits, it's better to develop good driving habits, such as avoiding long-term low-speed driving and taking regular highway trips. I've seen too many people randomly adding additives to new cars, only to end up with malfunction indicator lights. Save the money on additives and stick to regular maintenance at authorized service centers. Remember, if the manufacturer's manual doesn't require it, don't mess with it.

[NatalieLee]

From a professional perspective, the combustion chamber of a new car's engine is very clean, and the fuel lines are free of impurities, making it completely unnecessary to add fuel additives. Those marketing claims about improving power and saving fuel should be taken with a grain of salt. What you should really pay attention to is the gasoline sold at gas stations nowadays, as many already contain cleaning components. If you genuinely want to protect your car, the key is to choose reputable, major-brand gas stations and avoid cheap, low-quality fuel. If you really must add fuel additives, wait until after 20,000 kilometers and make sure to choose genuine products that are compatible with your engine. Wasting money is one thing, but damaging the catalytic converter would be a much bigger loss.

[DelJasper]

I've been repairing cars for ten years, and I can responsibly tell you: adding fuel additives to a new car is a waste of money. The engine is in its most ideal condition when it leaves the factory, and the manufacturer's matched oil and fuel have undergone rigorous testing. Don't believe those nonsense claims that new cars need additives for break-in. If you really want to maintain it well, avoid speeding before the first service, and sticking to regular maintenance is far more important. I've seen too many new car owners being tricked into buying additives, only to end up with oxygen sensor alarms. If you genuinely want to take care of the engine, checking the air filter every 5,000 kilometers is much more effective than adding additives.

[MichaelLynn]

Young people who just got their new car are easily fooled by 4S dealerships, but I suggest not spending money on this. Modern cars mostly use direct injection engines, and fuel additives simply can't clean the critical components. With that budget, it's better to upgrade to a higher-quality engine oil, such as switching to full synthetic. Remember, my car has never used any additives over 100,000 kilometers, and it still accelerates sharply. The key is to drive more on open roads and avoid crawling at low speeds in city traffic. Also, pay attention to the fuel nozzle when refueling. Some small gas stations have fuel tanks with more sediment and impurities. In such places, it's better to skip refueling altogether rather than trying to compensate with additives.