What are the functions and effects of diesel fuel additives?
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The functions and effects of fuel additives are to save fuel or serve as additives. The following is a detailed introduction to fuel additives: 1. Classification of fuel additives: The first type is octane boosters. For example, during self-driving trips, you might encounter situations where 95-octane gasoline is unavailable, and only 92-octane gasoline can be used. However, using 92-octane gasoline may cause "knocking," necessitating the use of additives. The second type is cleaning fuel additives, which are commonly marketed as fuel additives. Cleaning gasoline additives primarily remove carbon deposits in the engine. Carbon deposits form due to incomplete combustion of fuel, producing gummy substances that adhere to intake valves, exhaust valves, cylinder edges, piston tops, combustion chambers, etc. About 80% of fuel system failures in engines are related to carbon deposits. 2. Precautions for using fuel additives: It is not recommended to add fuel additives at small gas stations due to inconsistent quality. If problematic polyetheramine fuel additives are used, it may have the opposite effect. Adding fuel additives can clean engine carbon deposits, but this is only necessary for older vehicles, such as those with high mileage. For new cars, it is unnecessary within the first 20,000 kilometers. If you must use fuel additives, follow a planned schedule and add them in courses.
