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I've never heard of this one but I wonder if you really need it. I know it can be useful if you're leaving fuel in your machine over Winter (though its surely easier to just drain the tank!) however I doubt whether there's any significant advantage in using it regularly. Modern fuels have "detergents" in them to keep the fuel system clean.... if there was some other magical ingredient that could be added to fuel to improve mpg/performance , I'd have thought the fuel companies would have done so to help boost their sales. Its always possible that the additive might give a small gain in mpg but that gain is offset by the cost of the additive hence its not used.
probably still cheaper than running your stuff on Aspen fuel
Well, given that the fuel in the carbs on hand held machinery has a tendency to evaporate or drain back to the tank when not in use, there is a lot more potential for gum/varnish from the petrol to build up over time and start to cause problems. Not all my machinery is used daily or weekly, and i can never be bothered to drain fuel, so would rather play it safe. Might have to look for an alternative product now though.
good point. i always try and remember to put a shot of redex in the 5 litre can before i fill it, haven't a clue if it helps or not though.
interestingly my mechanic recommends using the 50:1 oils at 25:1 = makes them hellish smokey, but he reckons the manufacturers are recommending leaner oil mixes mainly for the EPA in the usa and in doing so are knowingly sacrificing engine life.
most people i mention this to think it's made up, but i do now put about 20% more oil in my mixes than the 50:1 stihl bottle suggests.
petrol is not what it used to be. it's a very different thing from what i grew up with