Fuel additives can be great for your vehicle, but how much do you know about them? In this post by AMSOIL: Sanders Synthetic Oil in Pueblo, we’ll answer the most common questions about fuel additives and how to use them to improve your vehicle performance. 

Using the best products for your vehicle maintenance is essential to its performance. Sanders Synthetic Oil has excellent options like synthetic oil fuel additives designed to help your engine. Call (866) 796-6457 for advice from one of our oil experts, or visit AMSOIL's online shop to see the full range of products.

What is a Fuel Additive?

If you’re looking for something that will enhance the fuel quality in your vehicle, your best bet is using fuel additives. These additives can help stabilize your fuel and increase its performance, depending on the one you choose. You can find these kinds of additives in most specialized stores like AMSOIL: Sanders Synthetic Oil or at your preferred gas station. Depending on what you’re looking to achieve, you’ll need different types of additives. Some formulas focus on removing water from the fuel system, others are designed to extend the fuel life to protect your engine, and others are made to help you keep clean injectors, intake valves, and your carburetor. Tip: Additives for gasoline and diesel engines are different; ensure you get the right kind before pouring it into your gas tank to prevent any issues.

What Are the Benefits of Using Fuel Additives?

The main benefit of fuel additives is that they can help improve your vehicle's performance as well as help it run more efficiently, all while prolonging its life cycle. The proper additives can also help your overall fuel economy, helping you save up in the long run. They also have the added benefit of reducing your car’s emissions which will help reduce your carbon footprint. That said, it’s essential you check with a trusted mechanic or oil pro to ensure you’re using the proper additives for your vehicle.

Products like AMSOIL’s P.i. Performance Improver Gasoline Additive can help your vehicle by cleaning its injectors, combustion chamber, and valves from deposits formed over time. Call Sanders Synthetic Oil at (866) 796-6457 for advice on this and other products for your vehicle’s maintenance routine, or visit AMSOIL's online shop to place an order today.

What Types of Additives Exist?

As mentioned above, many kinds of fuel additives on the market can address your engine's different needs, from octane boosters to performance enhancers. Let’s take a closer look at what each fuel additive for gasoline engines does.

• Gasoline Stabilizer: This type of additive is meant to protect your engine from fuel that has deteriorated while your vehicle or equipment is in storage. Fuel stabilizers work for up to 12 months and are a great way to maintain fuel in an engine you don’t use regularly. These stabilizers can also help prevent form varnish and gum and help fuel storage tanks stay clean. You can use this additive in your car and ATVs, tools, snowblowers, construction, and farm equipment.
• Performance Improvement: These additives help clean injectors, the combustion chamber, and valves inside your engine. They are made of concentrated detergent and work by flowing through your vehicle’s system. Depending on your chosen brand, it might take a few gas tanks to clean your fuel system thoroughly.
• Octane Booster: An octane booster is designed to increase your engine’s response and power. Some boosters can also help improve ignition and can be used in collector vehicles as well as off-road equipment and vehicles.
• Upper Cylinder Lubricant: This additive is designed to block gasoline from attracting moisture to metal surfaces inside your engine. Upper cylinder lubricants also remove deposits that can cause reduced power and fuel economy.

Should I Use a Fuel Additive for My Engine?

If you’re looking to preserve your vehicle's lifecycle and help it run at its best for longer, using fuel additives can help you achieve this. Using fuel additives produced by reputable brands is harmless to your car; just make sure you pick the indicated additive for the type of fuel you put in your vehicle and make your car run better for longer.

An excellent maintenance routine can help keep your engine in good condition for longer. Create a routine that works for you and your vehicle by calling Sanders Synthetic Oil at (866) 796-6457 today and learn from the pros what you should be doing for your engine. Also, don’t forget AMSOIL's online shop is open 24/7 for you to place your order.