Fuel Additives

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steve1173

Discussion Starter · Apr 5, 2002

Have 2002 NB Sport, have used marvel mystery oil in the gas in my previous cars. How about for my 1.8T.

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Re: Fuel Additives (steve1173)

Wouldn't recommend it. Not necessary, could be harmful.
Only additive I would consider is Techron (Chevron Fuel Injector Cleaner), every 3K-5K miles depending on your driving habits.

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Green-Golf

· #3 · Apr 5, 2002

Re: Fuel Additives (steve1173)

Isn't the Marvel stuff supposed to restore compression in older cars? Why would you need it in a 2K beetle?

Only thing I'd put in is some injector cleaner.

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Gambit

· #4 · Apr 5, 2002

Re: Fuel Additives (Green-Golf)

Toluene

- all the additive you need

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steve1173

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 5, 2002

Re: Fuel Additives (Green-Golf)

The reason I used it in all my other cars even when new is it is supposed to clean the injectors, clean & keep clean the carbon in the cylinders & lubricate the rings. Never had any problems with any engines while using it but this is my 1st turbo.

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Bundaho

· #6 · Apr 5, 2002

Re: Fuel Additives (Gambit)

quote:[HR][/HR]Toluene

- all the additive you need

[HR][/HR]

Agreed......just dont spill any. Bye Bye paint.

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gwfink

· #7 · Apr 5, 2002

Re: Fuel Additives (Bundaho)

2001 Passat 1.8T manual say fuel injection cleaners are not recommended. That is a darn good reason not to start messing around with them. Gas has detergents in it anyways that cleans that stuff up.

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