The quality of gasoline in our country makes us wish for the best. There are three components that determine the poor composition of this desired product and lead to vehicle malfunctions:
- the mismatch in the octane rating of the fuel, which is required for the engine, leads to low knock;
- poor composition of gasoline and a large number of resins do not allow it to burn completely. Contaminate the fuel system. The fuel consumption increases and the motor overheats;
- The engine does not work properly with large amounts of water This increases corrosion, the entire fuel system is intermittent.
Consider gasoline additives that can improve its quality.
There are two groups of drugs. One fixes all the problems right away. Another has a narrower specialization: dehumidifiers, octane correctors, cleaners and many others.
Let's try to figure out when to apply them and, most importantly, how.
Additives in gasoline for octane correctors are used in emergency situations and therefore it makes sense to carry them in the glove compartment. If you fill in gasoline and feel that the engine is not working properly (interruptions, noises), this substance will help to slightly correct the situation. Car additives will help with this.
Fuel additives like dehumidifiers and various cleaners make sense
apply at each fuel fill. This procedure will not damage the engine. If the motor is very dirty, then a one-time action will not help here. Car additives, of course, can partially solve this issue, but do not bring the state of the engine to extremes.
Universal fuel additives should be used if you refuel at an unverified fueling. Add them to high-quality gasoline is not worth it (expensive), but in an emergency you can use it. If large detonation, octane correctors will always help, they are designed for this.
Additives in gasoline, such as antioxidants, antiknock agents and ignition promoters, are added to the fuel in factories, they bring the fuel quality back to normal. Some of these components cannot be purchased at retail. They are poisonous.
Detergents in gasoline are of several types and can be purchased in small packaging.
Most gasoline additives are designed to dissolve various resins so that they do not settle in the fuel system. Additives decompose water into tiny drops, helping its combustion.
Various additives in gasoline, air conditioners, which are made in America, are intended for washing the engine and do not improve the quality of combustion. In the United States, they are represented. Our "entrepreneurs", simply by rewriting the instructions, are selling such substances in a different capacity.
If all fuel additives performed the functions specified in the advertisement, their manufacturers would be able to open their gas stations and produce gas so high quality (with a saving of 20% or 30%) that they would buy fuel only from them. And for a long time already would receive superprofits. The additive will be able to flush the engine, briefly raise the octane number a little . But if you do not follow your car, no additive will help you.