Fuel additive question
#1
Fuel additive question
Hello. I hope this counts as a tech question. Please let me know if not.
With my previous car (Infinit G35) I boosted my gas with NOS fuel additives periodically. I liked that it was keeping the fuel system clean and, well, it gave the car some noticeable punch.
Not that I need it, really, with the new 2014 Mustang GT (track package) that I just picked up. I am wondering, though... is it safe to put octane boosters in the GT? Should I wait until I a few thousand miles down the road? Let her break in a bit first..?
Thanks in advance,
David
With my previous car (Infinit G35) I boosted my gas with NOS fuel additives periodically. I liked that it was keeping the fuel system clean and, well, it gave the car some noticeable punch.
Not that I need it, really, with the new 2014 Mustang GT (track package) that I just picked up. I am wondering, though... is it safe to put octane boosters in the GT? Should I wait until I a few thousand miles down the road? Let her break in a bit first..?
Thanks in advance,
David
#3
6th Gear Member
I know that octane boosters and most other additives were a no-no in the 4.6L so, IMO, I'd be hesitant to put any additives (other than fuel system cleaners) in a 5.0.
#4
Don't use octane booster. I have, as well as others, run SeaFoam in a tank of gas to keep it clean on the inside and it has done very well. No adverse issues and it cleaned up some bad idling on one 2008 GT/CS I know. In a new car, unless you run crappy gas, I wouldn't expect you to need to run any cleaner through for a while. Just stick to Pure or major brand names for gas. They run cleaner than most local gases.
#5
Gas companies say we shouldn't add anything to the fuel. Though with the introduction of ethanol, makes me wonder if we really should to combat the adverse effects of it. I am a big proponent of seafom though, especially in DI engines. Check toptiergas.com for more info.
#6
I think octane boosters are snake oil and wouldn't use them. The only additive I use occasionally is Iso-Heet, in order to get rid of any water that may be in the tank. I use Chevron gasoline exclusively, so my car gets a small dose of Techron every time I buy gas.
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