When is the best time to add fuel additive?
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Fuel additives should be added when the vehicle's mileage exceeds 20,000 kilometers. Here are the specific details about fuel additives: 1. Adding method: First add the fuel additive, then add gasoline. This allows the initially added fuel additive to be fully and evenly mixed under the impact of gasoline refueling, achieving optimal usage results. 2. Functions: Fuel additives, also known as fuel system cleaners, mainly serve to remove carbon deposits, maintain the engine and fuel system. Some special-purpose fuel additives can also improve fuel's anti-knock properties (octane rating). Since fuel additives are primarily composed of nano-molecules, cleaning activation factors, antioxidants, anti-corrosion agents, demulsifiers, and over ten other components, they are specifically designed to target harmful elements in fuel such as sulfur, gum substances, and engine carbon deposits. This results in enhanced power, improved combustion, anti-oxidation, anti-wear, cleaning, dispersion, demulsification, anti-corrosion, and lubrication effects.
I usually drive to and from work and often research how to maintain my car. Adding fuel system cleaner is quite particular about timing. It's best to add it before refueling when the fuel tank has a quarter or less fuel left. Pour the fuel system cleaner in and then immediately fill up the tank with a full tank of gas. This way, the additive can mix evenly, and the effect of cleaning carbon deposits will be better. If you frequently drive in congested urban areas with many red lights and slow acceleration, carbon deposits can easily accumulate, so add it every 5,000 kilometers or so. Don't neglect new cars either—prevention is better than cure. Fuel system cleaner can improve gasoline combustion efficiency, reduce engine wear, and make driving smoother. Remember not to add it when the tank is full; it wastes the additive and has poor effects. Doing this regularly can make the car more fuel-efficient and extend its lifespan significantly.
