FUEL ADDITIVES?????

[Sniper]

Personally dont use them either in my car, boat, or lawn mower. If they work so well then the fuel companies would be blending them into their fuel. Have seeeeen what some of the "so-called" fuel system cleaners do to fuel filters in vehicles. It eats the fuel resistant glue away that hold the filter material to the housing causing the material to break down and travel though the system to your motor. Now you cant say that thats good for your motor!!!

Bill

[The_Walrus]

If they work so well then the fuel companies would be blending them into their fuel.

Sorry, can't agree with you. Fuel companies make asuitable product for the least possible cost. Blending more additives would cost more money. Besides which the manufacturers would not appreciate motors etc lasting longer and operatring with less need for replacement parts.

I've been using additives in my car & boat engines for many years without any downside. I would not operate machinery without them.

Luc

[Sniper]

Been speaking with my brother in-law today about the subject (qualified motor mechanic). Said that there are some products that on the market that claim to clean fuel systems and such. Most do work but you got to watch how much you use. Just got to watch the cheap unknow brands. They use some chemicals that can sometime do damage. So if in doubt, go without, but if they work then fine. Suppose there is know real answer. Just curious how they go with pre mixed feul for 2stroke? Does it affect the oil at all??? Lucky I have a 4stroke.
Sorry to have upset you Walrus, never intended to.
Bill

[The_Walrus]

No offence taken, just don't lke to see the same brush applied to all. Some product out there are definitely on the vicious side

Definitely look at the track record and how long they've been around.
Also what remedies if the machine does go bust & all instructions have been followed!!

Re 2-strokes, worked real well in my old mower and the whipper snipper don't seem to mind.

Luc

[Sniper]

Walrus, that is a tricky one you have pointed out. If one follows all instructions to a tee, and something does go wrong, I suppose all that someone could do is return to the original supplier and queiry them. Working in the Auto industry I see a few claims such as these. Most of the time they can be solved quickly but if major damage happens then usually the manufacture of the products want to inspect the damage which takes time and doesn't alway gaurentee they will come to the party of the repair. Its just the gamble everyone takes with different purchaces unfortunately. Just hope it never happens to anyone.
Bill

[Fitzy]

Has anyone tried "Motor Up"?
A couple of mates that are into drag racing recon it is absolutely fantastic for motor life & maximum horses.
They showed me a video of a motor treated with it that had the sump off, reving at 5000 rpm (no oil remember) for 10 minutes. It should have blown up but kept on going not a problem.
Costs alot but they recon it saves them thousands in worn, broken parts.
The video also showed boaties using it in 2 strokes.
Must be like a better version of Slick 50.

Cheers,

Fitz

[Sniper]

There is also another prduct called Roil. Havent actually seen it used it myself and don't know to much about it either but customers I have spoken to swear by it. Prevents metal deteriation apparently. I'll try to find out about it at work tomorrow. Hany working for an auto shop sometimes.
Bill

[The_Walrus]

I use products from Pro-Ma systems.

They have fuel & oil supplements, gease and a range of other things for cars, boats machinery etc..

Luc

[Sniper]

Luc, were abouts do you get Pro-Ma. Would like to find out more about it. May start to stock it if you and others seam to swear by them.
Bill

[dnej]

Optimax is a great fuel to use, but be aware that it also cleans out steel tanks , and puts crap into the fuel system, so make sure that you have spotless tanks before using.
Have a client that races using this product, but had the clean up problem.
Probably reccon it could fix the varnishing also.
David

[The_Walrus]

Sniper,

Have send you an email. Pro-ma site is

http://www.pro-masystems.com.au/home_page.asp

Luc