Car additives

What do car additives do for your engine?

Car additives are products you add to your car's oil or fuel to support and protect the engine. They clean, lubricate and protect parts that face dirt, deposits and wear during normal use. Without the right care, engine parts can wear out faster. Fuel additives keep the fuel system clean, while oil additives provide better lubrication and less friction between moving parts. With the right car additives, your engine runs a lot smoother and stays in good condition for longer.

When do you use a car additive?

You don't just use a car additive once something's already wrong. Preventive use pays off too. Add a fuel additive regularly, for example, to prevent deposits building up in the injection system, especially if your car mostly does short trips. Notice your engine running a bit rougher, using more fuel, or the oil pressure being slightly off? Then an additive can help stabilize the situation while you consider further steps. A good oil additive is also a smart choice for older engines. That's how a car additive works both as a maintenance product and as a targeted fix.

What types of car additives are there?

Car additives come in different types, each aimed at a different purpose. This way you know exactly which product suits your situation:

• Octane booster: raises the octane rating of petrol, resulting in better combustion and smoother engine running.
• Injector cleaner: removes dirt residue and deposits in the injectors, so fuel delivery works optimally again.
• Fuel system cleaner: cleans the entire fuel system in one treatment, including valves and injectors.
• Catalytic converter cleaner: removes build-up on the catalytic converter, reduces emissions and helps maintain engine power.
• Fuel stabiliser: keeps fuel in good condition for longer during storage, ideal for vehicles that sit still for extended periods, such as during winter storage.

Not sure which type suits your car best? Our specialists are happy to help you make the right choice.

How do you choose the right car additive?

Choosing the right car additive starts with a good question: what do you want to achieve? Preventive maintenance, tackling a specific problem or extending your engine's lifespan all call for a different product. Also pay attention to your car's engine and fuel type. Not every additive suits every engine, and using the wrong product can backfire.

What's the difference between oil and fuel additives?

Oil additives and fuel additives each have their own function and purpose. Oil additives get added to the engine oil. They provide better lubrication, reduce friction and help protect the engine against wear, even at high temperatures.

Fuel additives get added to the petrol or diesel tank. They clean the injectors, keep valves clean and help the fuel burn better. This gives you a cleaner system, lower consumption and smoother engine running. Which type you need depends on what you want to achieve. At Carclean, we're happy to help you make the right choice.

Buying car additives at Carclean

Car additives come in many types, but the choice doesn't have to be complicated. Use the right product for your engine and fuel type and apply it at the right time, and you'll be doing your engine a big favour. Preventive or curative, for petrol or diesel, for a daily driver or a car spending winter in the garage, there's always a suitable additive for your situation. Take a look at our range and order your car additives today.