Expires:
September 9, 2022
Retailer:
Princess Auto

 

Some call it snake oil and most people probably don’t need it when using Top Tier fuel. But now that I have a GDI vehicle which which are prone to carbon build up (my maintenance manual actually recommends using an additive every 12,000 kms) I have been shopping around. These are around $12 – $13 at other retailers currently.

Gumout especially the Regane line is regarded to be one of the better fuel additives as it contains higher levels of PEA (Polyether-amine) than the average product (when comparing safety data sheets). This is a good detergent/cleaner for your fuel system. Unfortunately direct injection engines spray fuel directly into the cylinder so another product will be needed to keep the actual intake/valves clean (I’ve been trying to track down some CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner, but there seems to be a shortage at the moment as it is largely out of stock).

All-in-One Fuel System Cleaner – $8.99 (reg $13.99)

Regane High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner – $6.99 (reg $9.99)

Octane Booster – $5.99 (reg $9.99)

I included the octane booster since it is on sale, but I don’t know of any normal person reason to use them unless you get a crappy tank of gas maybe…