The Fuel Additives Thread

Arka · 4th February 2011, 18:14

Hello, when I bought my Indigo eCS eLX, I asked a service advisor at Concorde (Dairy Circle) whether I should be adding System D from the first fuel fill. He advised me that it is recommended to add System D after 5000 kms.

I am not sure about this. So, request your thoughts on this. Is it advisable to add System D to my car's diet before 5000 kms? Thanks.

condor · 4th February 2011, 19:04

@Arka, System-D is typically helps by cleaning the injectors. Your car being brand new, the injectors will be clean and hence may not help much at this time.

d_himan · 25th February 2011, 23:16

Swift P: 50 - can't notice a difference, maybe slightly smoother. Running Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil.

Accord AT: 65K - very noticeable difference - engine becomes less audible at high revs. Running mineral engine oil.

carboy · 26th February 2011, 04:03

Recently noticed that Petrol Pumps which sell the Iftex bottles now also sell Iftex Sachets. Saw this at the Lotus Petrol Pump in Andheri (W)

rock18 · 14th March 2011, 19:56

Guys. Is it safe to use System-G for my 2002 Palio S10 which has run just 15k till now?
Someone here mentioned that if you add system G to a car which has run 15k on a normal fuel,it will lead to fuel pump failure and also we need to add double the quantity(system-G) for the 1st tank fill alone.
Is it true?
What do you guys recommend?
System-G or just some premium fuel?

Gansan · 14th March 2011, 21:44

^^ Forget system-G etc and go for premium petrol. Factory blending is always better. I would suggest Shell Super/HP Power/BP Speed, in that order. The last two should be from very reliable pumps.

Never use system G and premium petrol.

vijaycool · 14th March 2011, 23:29

You will find definite improvement for fiat 1.6 engines with normal petrol + system G. Trust me.

Regards,
Vijay

carboy · 15th March 2011, 04:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gansan

^^ Forget system-G etc and go for premium petrol. Factory blending is always better. I would suggest Shell Super/HP Power/BP Speed, in that order. The last two should be from very reliable pumps.

Never use system G and premium petrol.

Why is factory blending better & why not to add System G + Premium Petrol?

dadu · 15th March 2011, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock18

Guys. Is it safe to use System-G for my 2002 Palio S10 which has run just 15k till now?
Someone here mentioned that if you add system G to a car which has run 15k on a normal fuel,it will lead to fuel pump failure and also we need to add double the quantity(system-G) for the 1st tank fill alone.
Is it true?
What do you guys recommend?
System-G or just some premium fuel?

Do not increase the strength from the recommended ratio i.e. 1ml/ltr. If you are using it for the first time, use for 3-4 tankfull continuously for results.

lloydofcochin · 15th March 2011, 11:29

Can I use System-D for my Palio MJD?

I use normal Diesel since FIAT does not recommend Diesel with any additives.

So is it safe to use for the MJD?

Sridhar K · 15th March 2011, 12:16

Not sure about the Palio, but the Manza manual clearly states that System D should'nt be used for Quadrajet.

genesis · 17th March 2011, 06:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock18

Guys. Is it safe to use System-G for my 2002 Palio S10 which has run just 15k till now?
Someone here mentioned that if you add system G to a car which has run 15k on a normal fuel,it will lead to fuel pump failure and also we need to add double the quantity(system-G) for the 1st tank fill alone.
Is it true?
What do you guys recommend?
System-G or just some premium fuel?

I have been using System G on my 2002 Palio for a while now. Makes a big difference. No fuel pump failure worries. It definitely drives smoother. (Could be placebo effect but I doubt it

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lloydofcochin · 17th March 2011, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sridhar K

Not sure about the Palio, but the Manza manual clearly states that System D should'nt be used for Quadrajet.

Thanks Sridhar. Any ways I have bought one bottle

Have read that lot of PUGgers have been using it. So I thought that might as well try it out!

ghodlur · 17th March 2011, 08:28

Just for trial basis, I did not use the System G for my Fiesta for one month refuel and the verdict is lesser mileage. Not much maybe 15-20 kms per month running. The engine responds with same gusto with a slight drop in mileage. Hell what did I save Rs 250/-for the bottle of G.
Am I going to start reusing the bottle - you bet.

Gansan · 17th March 2011, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

Why is factory blending better & why not to add System G + Premium Petrol?

I believe blending at the refinery level will be thorough and adding a few drops in the tank while filling petrol may not be.

Since the additive in the premium fuel will be more or less similar to sys-g, adding it again will be an overkill.

4th February 2011, 18:14	#391
Arka BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 55 Thanked: 27 Times	re: The fuel additives thread Hello, when I bought my Indigo eCS eLX, I asked a service advisor at Concorde (Dairy Circle) whether I should be adding System D from the first fuel fill. He advised me that it is recommended to add System D after 5000 kms. I am not sure about this. So, request your thoughts on this. Is it advisable to add System D to my car's diet before 5000 kms? Thanks.
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4th February 2011, 19:04	#392
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,043 Thanked: 16,377 Times View My Garage	re: The fuel additives thread @Arka, System-D is typically helps by cleaning the injectors. Your car being brand new, the injectors will be clean and hence may not help much at this time.
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25th February 2011, 23:16	#393
d_himan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 864 Thanked: 955 Times	re: The fuel additives thread Swift P: 50 - can't notice a difference, maybe slightly smoother. Running Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil. Accord AT: 65K - very noticeable difference - engine becomes less audible at high revs. Running mineral engine oil.
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26th February 2011, 04:03	#394
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,725 Thanked: 1,905 Times	re: The fuel additives thread Recently noticed that Petrol Pumps which sell the Iftex bottles now also sell Iftex Sachets. Saw this at the Lotus Petrol Pump in Andheri (W)
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14th March 2011, 19:56	#395
rock18 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 310 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	re: The fuel additives thread Guys. Is it safe to use System-G for my 2002 Palio S10 which has run just 15k till now? Someone here mentioned that if you add system G to a car which has run 15k on a normal fuel,it will lead to fuel pump failure and also we need to add double the quantity(system-G) for the 1st tank fill alone. Is it true? What do you guys recommend? System-G or just some premium fuel?
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14th March 2011, 21:44	#396
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,563 Thanked: 5,662 Times	re: The fuel additives thread ^^ Forget system-G etc and go for premium petrol. Factory blending is always better. I would suggest Shell Super/HP Power/BP Speed, in that order. The last two should be from very reliable pumps. Never use system G and premium petrol.
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14th March 2011, 23:29	#397
vijaycool BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 309 Thanked: 111 Times	re: The fuel additives thread You will find definite improvement for fiat 1.6 engines with normal petrol + system G. Trust me. Regards, Vijay
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15th March 2011, 11:29	#400
lloydofcochin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 437 Thanked: 183 Times	re: The fuel additives thread Can I use System-D for my Palio MJD? I use normal Diesel since FIAT does not recommend Diesel with any additives. So is it safe to use for the MJD?
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15th March 2011, 12:16	#401
Sridhar K BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 745 Thanked: 498 Times	re: The fuel additives thread Not sure about the Palio, but the Manza manual clearly states that System D should'nt be used for Quadrajet.
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17th March 2011, 08:28	#404
ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,087 Thanked: 4,369 Times View My Garage	re: The fuel additives thread Just for trial basis, I did not use the System G for my Fiesta for one month refuel and the verdict is lesser mileage. Not much maybe 15-20 kms per month running. The engine responds with same gusto with a slight drop in mileage. Hell what did I save Rs 250/-for the bottle of G. Am I going to start reusing the bottle - you bet.
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