Must Fuel Additive Be Added to an Empty Tank?

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LouisFitz
07/25/25 1:31pm
Fuel additive must be added to an empty tank. Before refueling the car, add the fuel additive to the fuel tank according to the recommended ratio, and then refuel. This way, the added fuel additive will quickly dissolve fully under the impact and vortex stirring of the fuel, mixing more evenly with the fuel. Fuel additive is a common name for fuel additives, which are divided into performance-enhancing fuel additives that increase the octane value of gasoline and cleaning-type fuel additives that clean engine carbon deposits and fuel lines. Cars that have reached a certain mileage can use cleaning-type fuel additives to remove engine carbon deposits, which can help reduce fuel consumption to some extent and maintain the engine.
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