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Using Fuel Additives at Higher Dosages - Overdosing

by Oilem Published on Friday, March 13th, 2015

A question I am regularly asked is whether fuel additives can be added at a higher dose or added to less fuel in order to make a stronger concentrate, and whether this is more beneficial. The answer in most cases is no. This is because additives are specifically designed to work with a certain amount […]

Fuel & Carbon Cleaners - What Happens to the Carbon?

by Oilem Published on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

Frequently we are asked about fuel-based carbon cleaners. Specifically, what happens to carbon deposits that are removed through the use of fuel cleaners and can these cleaners damage an engine? Let’s begin by discussing the first part of that question. Within the fuel system you’ll seldom find carbon itself. You are more likely to discover […]

MPG - Negative vs Positive Gain ™

by Oilem Published on Thursday, February 12th, 2015

When examining the field of products, services, and techniques that promise to increase MPG, you find a confusing minefield, at best. There are chronic sceptics on one side, loyal devotees on the other, and in between a bunch of indifferent observers. Unfortunately, this has come from a long history of ignorance and misleading advertising. The […]

Fuel Catalysts & Archoil's AR6200 / AR6900-D MAX

by Oilem Published on Friday, January 24th, 2014

We regularly receive questions regarding fuel catalyst technologies and how they work. In particular, we receive many questions about Archoil AR6200 and AR6900-D MAX. The existing definition of “burn rate modifier” and the phrase “lowers burn rate by up to 400 degrees” has caused confusion. In simple terms, a catalyst facilitates a better burn of […]

Do Fuel and Oil Additives Really Work?

by Oilem Published on Thursday, May 30th, 2013

Firstly, we really need to understand what is meant by “work” as there are conflicting ideas and interpretations. Some would consider “work” as improve performance or increase mpg, whereas others would consider “work” as clean the fuel system, restore fuel injector efficiency or reduce friction. Others would consider a product to have “worked” if it […]

Should Fuel Additives be Added to an Empty Tank?

by Oilem Published on Monday, May 20th, 2013

I am often asked how and when fuel additives should be added. With an empty or full tank of fuel? Should I wait until its down to a quarter of a tank? Etc. The reality is that it doesn’t matter how much fuel is currently in the tank. The key is to ensure that regardless […]

Are Fuel Additives Safe?

by Oilem Published on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Due to an increasing number of enquiries concerning fuel additive safety and propaganda from vehicle manufacturers I took the step to update this article. Below is V2.0. Are fuel system cleaners and fuel additives safe for my engine? This is a question I am asked all too often and I would like to put your […]

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