What is the function of fuel additive?

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SanNoah
07/24/25 8:02pm
Fuel additives can remove carbon deposits, reduce fuel consumption, and restore engine power. Here is some extended information about fuel additives: 1. Effects of fuel additives: Fuel additives, commonly known as fuel system cleaners, can to some extent clean the fuel injectors and fuel system, improve the atomization effect of the injectors, promote better mixing and combustion of air and gasoline, and use antioxidant detergents to remove gum and moisture from the fuel system, thereby achieving the effect of cleaning carbon deposits. 2. Fuel additive testing: After adding fuel additives to a vehicle, the tested vehicles showed no significant changes in power, and the same was true for instantaneous fuel consumption. The cleaning effect was also minimal. If you are hoping to improve engine power or directly reduce fuel consumption by adding fuel additives, the results may not meet expectations.
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