[klg007]

I heard not to put fuel additives/cleaners in my BMW, since BMW sells a additive I am guessing it is OK. Does anyone add a fuel additive, if so do you just add el-cheapo from wal-mart or do you have another brand? I have about 43000 miles on my 330i car and I am thinking about adding a fuel additive and wanted to get everyones opinions, thanks for your help...KG

[Scimitar335i]

Originally Posted by klg007

I heard not to put fuel additives/cleaners in my BMW, since BMW sells a additive I am guessing it is OK. Does anyone add a fuel additive, if so do you just add el-cheapo from wal-mart or do you have another brand? I have about 43000 miles on my 330i car and I am thinking about adding a fuel additive and wanted to get everyones opinions, thanks for your help...KG

I use the lucas fuel treatment. Its great stuff and its only around 4 dollars a bottle. I use about 1/2 a bottle per fill up.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by klg007

I heard not to put fuel additives/cleaners in my BMW, since BMW sells a additive I am guessing it is OK. Does anyone add a fuel additive, if so do you just add el-cheapo from wal-mart or do you have another brand? I have about 43000 miles on my 330i car and I am thinking about adding a fuel additive and wanted to get everyones opinions, thanks for your help...KG

Personally, I would use the OEM additive or none at all.

Also, what are you hoping the fuel additive will accomplish? Cleaning of the fuel system? 'Top Tier' fuels already contain cleaning additives so I doubt you will do anything other than waste money with a fuel additive

If you are hoping to increase octane (not really an issue with a NA car) skip the aftermarket junk (which definitely doesn't work) and use 100 octane unleaded fuel

[nyc3r]

some tv show tested various additive and found them all to decrease performance.. so if you're looking for more performance don't do it..

[Stinger]

I use Red Line Fuel System Cleaner (full bottle at every 5k mile oil change.) Roundel magazine had recommended this for owners just as a long term care suggestion.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_fueladditives.asp

[simp0man]

Originally Posted by Stinger

I use Red Line Fuel System Cleaner (full bottle at every 5k mile oil change.) Roundel magazine had recommended this for owners just as a long term care suggestion.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_fueladditives.asp

interesting, good to know.