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Fuel Catalyst vs Fuel Additives

Posted By Aurora Adams & Harry Holzmann  
19/04/2023
10:00 AM

Fuel Additives VS Fuel Catalysts

what you need to know

 

A few options are available to drivers to get the most bang for their buck at the pump. One popular option is a fuel additive, which can help improve fuel economy and performance. Another option is a fuel catalyst, improving fuel economy and offering other benefits.

 

“Maintaining your car’s optimal performance and fuel economy is important because it saves you money and helps reduce emissions and harm to the environment. Moreover, it is critical to know which products will help maintain,” says car leasing specialist Olivia Jones at Ask Funding.

 

“Knowing how products like fuel additives and fuel catalysts work are crucial because each has its benefits to your vehicle. This will also help you to understand which product to use and how they will improve your vehicle’s performance and longer life,” adds Harry Holzmann, MIAME and a specialist in Fuel Injection and fuel-saving devices at Brad’s Garage.

 

So, which is the better option?

Both have real benefits for all motorists and reading on from here will explain a bit about these products.

Fuel Additives

Fuel additives are chemicals added to gasoline or diesel fuel to improve performance. Common fuel additives include octane boosters, detergents, and corrosion inhibitors. Fuel additives can improve fuel economy by up to 2%, and better, though this number will vary depending on the type of additive used and the vehicle's engine, and the owners’ driving style.

 

They are typically available in small bottles and can be found at most auto parts stores. Most fuel additives are compatible with all types of gasoline and diesel fuel, but it's always best to check the label to be sure.

 

Automotive fuel additives are essential because they can help to improve the quality of your fuel, and they can also help to improve your engine's performance. Fuel additives can remove some impurities from your fuel system, and they can also help to prevent corrosion and rust. Fuel additives can also improve your fuel's octane rating, increasing engine power and efficiency.

 

The fuel additive of choice for Harry Holzmann is the Interject Brand made here in Australia and has won awards for the way it works. Many motorists don’t realise that moisture gets into the fuel system when fuel is used up, and the Interject will remove this water for a clean fuel system, (and the water also adds to a performance improvement,) when used at each maintenance service.

Fuel Catalysts

Fuel catalysts attach to the vehicle's engine and can also help convert harmful emissions into less harmless gases. Fuel catalysts can improve fuel economy by up to 5%, but this number will vary depending on the catalyst used, the engine, and also the type of driving done. Fuel catalysts are available for gasoline and diesel engines and are compatible with all fuel types. Diesel engines especially benefit from the fuel Catalyst, and the Catalyst of choice is FuelMate, also made here in Australia.

 

Fuel catalysts are a real benefit because they can help to improve your engine's performance and provide a much longer engine life. Fuelmate fitted to diesels helps enhance the performance of the diesel but also makes up for the loss of Sulphur now in modern diesel Fuel and provide better lubrication of injection pumps and injectors.

So, which is the better option?

They are both required in looking after your vehicle, especially petrol. Fuel additives and fuel catalysts can improve fuel economy and provide tangible benefits. Fuel catalysts offer a longer-lasting solution and will provide other benefits.

 

Interject Fuel Additive is really essential for the regular removal of water out of the fuel system and has different benefits to the FuelMate Tin Fuel Catalyst although both provide economy benefits,

A fuel additive is helpful if you're looking for a cheaper option that will still provide some benefits. The fuel additive is more affordable than fuel catalysts, but the fuel additive only provides a temporary advantage, while the Fuelmate fuel catalyst offers a permanent solution. This makes fuel catalysts better than fuel additives because fuel catalysts become more effective in the long run. After all, they don't need to be constantly replaced.

 

Moreover, a fuel catalyst is the better option if you're looking for a solution to reduce emissions. Fuel catalyst is better at reducing emissions because it helps convert harmful emissions into less harmless gases. This is unlike fuel additives that only help improve fuel economy.

 

 

Get The Best Fuel Catalyst For Your Ride

You now know that fuel catalysts provide different benefits to your vehicle. Now is a great time to get the best of its kind, with a six-month money-back guarantee.

 

Blue Mountains Fuel Injection & Brad's Garage is here to provide you with the FuelMate fuel catalyst for your vehicle. We provide fuel injection servicing and the highly acclaimed InterJect Fuel System Additive. If you want to speak to a Specialist please call Harry Holzmann, MIAME, for a no obligation chat about your vehicle on 0412 399 553;

 

Connect with us, and get the best Fuel Catalyst and Fuel Additive for your ride! Don’t forget that Carbi Engines benefit from these 2 products as well and will provide great protection.