What is the Difference Between Gasoline Cleaner and Fuel Additive?
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Gasoline cleaner is a composite gasoline additive with cleaning, dispersing, antioxidant, and anti-rust properties, while fuel additive (commonly known as "fuel treasure" in Chinese) is a type of fuel additive. The main differences between the two are as follows: 1. Different principles: Fuel system cleaner is a general term for cleaning agents that remove carbon deposits, gum, and sludge from the fuel injectors, intake valves, cylinder walls, piston tops, and intake pipes. Fuel additive, on the other hand, is a colloquial term for the third generation of gasoline cleaning agents. 2. Different purposes: Using a fuel system cleaner can significantly reduce the emission of harmful substances in vehicle exhaust, helping the vehicle meet emission standards, restore engine power, and improve engine efficiency and fuel economy. Fuel additive is designed to address carbon deposit issues in the fuel system of fuel-injected vehicles, quickly restoring the engine to optimal performance. It also compensates for certain deficiencies in gasoline and imparts new beneficial properties, such as improving atomization, reducing wear, protecting the engine, and lowering emissions. 3. Different functions: Fuel system cleaners can remove gum and dirt from the fuel system, save fuel, reduce exhaust emissions, protect mechanical components, and effectively prevent corrosion and rust. High-quality fuel additives contain cleaning factors that purify harmful substances like gum and engine carbon deposits in the fuel. Continuous use can eliminate carbon deposit problems in fuel injectors, intake valves, and intake manifolds, restoring the vehicle's original power and maintaining optimal performance over the long term.
I've been driving a private car for over a decade. Gasoline cleaners are specifically designed to remove carbon deposits and dirt inside the engine, such as when the fuel injectors and throttle body get dirty—they work very effectively. Fuel additives are different; they typically include cleaning functions but also provide a slight boost in power and fuel efficiency, making them more like a versatile tool. I usually use cleaners for regular maintenance, while adding fuel additives during long highway trips helps the car run more smoothly.
