Whilst buying an air filter for a Nissan Cabstar the other day, the sales assistant recommended an 'additive' to put in the fuel tank.
Apparently, it cleans out the fuel filter/fuel system.

Is it worthwhile or a waste of money?

Engine is 2500cc diesel standard, not turbo injection.

Geoff, can we have 'ask an expert' back please. I feel silly posting this in here!

Last time I saw this discussion raised on uk.d-i-y it went a bit like, well, mad. I never worked out the actual answer, loads of people saying do, and loads of people saying don't, some people said use decent fuel instead, some people said doesn't make much difference.

Personally, I'm with the doesn't make much difference either way crowd.

Originally posted by Draggletail
Geoff, can we have 'ask an expert' back please. I feel silly posting this in here!

I was wondering about a 'tradesmans question time' area type of thing. Loads of stuff I keep missing because it gets randomly posted in other places.

Originally posted by Lurch

I was wondering about a 'tradesmans question time' area type of thing. Loads of stuff I keep missing because it gets randomly posted in other places. [/B]

Thanks :)
'Tradesmans question time' sounds good - why not submit the Idea :thumbsup:

hi there draggletail
i use red x fuel addertive in my omega 2.5 diesel it cleans the injectors out and improves performance you can get it from morrisons £3 odd i add it to a full tank of fuel evry 3 weeks you will tell the differance lowers emitions as well ive been using it for about 4 years in different cars there is a addertive called forte but think its only available to the trade but the redx one is good hope this helps steve...

I used STP fuel system cleaner and it definetly made a difference to the injectors on my engine, and Redex has also cleaned the carbs of my older cars in the past.

My suggestion is don't buy it from Halfords, you can get it for half the price at JTF, or Asda.

Originally posted by Draggletail
Thanks :)
'Tradesmans question time' sounds good - why not submit the Idea :thumbsup:
Where would that be done then?

Originally posted by Lurch
Where would that be done then?
Thanks Steve, Alch - might be more tempted to try it now I know where to get it cheaper :thumbsup:

Lurch - I just meant try submitting your Idea via the 'contact us' link under 'site contents' top left of this page :)

Originally posted by Draggletail
Lurch - I just meant try submitting your Idea via the 'contact us' link under 'site contents' top left of this page :)

With you, thought you'd spotted a specific 'submit an idea' button....... Now there's an idea. :wink: