Hi,

 

I was talking to the mechanic at the local Skoda dealer and asked him if could recommend to add additives to the diesel. He wasn't sure it was a good idea since the 2.0 engine should be a newer version of the traditional VAG powertrain that which is in VW and such. 

He said that there had been upgrades on the sensors and other technology so he would not just say yes as he would with any of the old model.

 

Does anyone know if it is a good idea to add additives and if so which can you recommend.

 

 

I am driving 30-35 of highway each way to work and then some weekend driving that could consist of alot smaller runs but also the occasional +300 km.

 

 

 

Personally I would say it is a waste of money, modern fuels have additive in them and if you want to use something a little better then add ultimate or V power/nitro etc.

If i understood the manual correctly, it suggested not to add additives to the diesel. In fact i think it clearly said not to. So that wouldgo along with what the mechanic said.

Personally I don't use additives but tend to use something like v power diesel in my vRS.

I haven't noticed a power difference but there has been a slight mpg increase in relation to tesco fuel. The issue is that could be just due to driving stye (not belting around quite south now it's not such a new toy) or the engine starting to settle in.

I pay a goodly amount of money per month for my car and an extra £5 or £10 in using v power fuel isn't a lot compared to ~£350 PCM and it makes me feel like I'm treating my car better.

Call it placebo if you will.

Fuel expensive enough as it is, why spend more?...

I have used Ultimate from BP whenever I could over the last 29 months, this was for two reasons, first reason was i found regens of the DPF were quite frequent when using super market diesel (and I don't like giving money to Tesco) Second reason is BP are running double nectar points on ultimate fuels and when you think I have used enough to move me around 106,000 miles in 29 months I have a wealthy nectar card.

 

 Never used any additives in any car.

Use good quality fuel and you won't need additives. Most car manufacturers strongly advise not to use them anyway.

Use the v-power diesel or ultimate diesel for a few tank every month or two, it will help.

Don't bother with additives (in my opinion).

I had a VW Golf TDi and I found that by bunging in some Miller's Diesel Power EcoMax used to give me about an extra 10 miles or so per tank full of diesel, when compared to not giving it a shot of it, especially in winter, the effect was less pronounced in the summer.

My Rocco always ran a touch better on V-power Diesel, that was its treat once a month.

Never felt the need to use additives then and I won't now...

Is anyone signed up with Which?

 

http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/car-running-costs/fuel-prices/fuel-additives/

Is anyone signed up with Which?

 

http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/car-running-costs/fuel-prices/fuel-additives/

Interesting. Im just going to use normal Shell and BP diesel, with a couple of tanks of VPower or Ultimate every now and again, just to clean up any crap in the engine

VAG warranty prohibits the use of additional additives to those already in retailers fuels, and yes they can and do test for them

VAG warranty prohibits the use of additional additives to those already in retailers fuels, and yes they can and do test for them

Doesnt surprise me. The manual does say not to use them. Anyone know why they dont like you using them? I assume engines nowadays dont like them.

I never had any adverse effects from using them. in the car that is. I don't suggest that you drink a bottle of Millers Diesel Power EcoMax, as it may well prove terminal. 

Is anyone signed up with Which?

 

http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/car-running-costs/fuel-prices/fuel-additives/

Me

Doesnt surprise me. The manual does say not to use them. Anyone know why they dont like you using them? I assume engines nowadays dont like them.

It's more an easy get out if you have any fueling, coil pack etc issues for them to wash their hands and leave you with a bill unless you can prove the additives didn't cause the problem.

I would absolutely avoid additives !!! Especially in a new engine ! Additives don't do much good for any engine ... Its a last resort in older heavy milage engines!

Even for older high mileage engines, surely something like VPower or Ultimate would do the trick.

I certainly wouldnt be bothering with additives for any vehicle, definitely not now you have VPower etc.

Every couple of months, chuck in a couple of tanks of VPower, and give the car a good run down the motorway in 5th gear (04 maybe even 4th! lol) just to clear any cobwebs and other rubbish from the injectors and engine etc etc. Thats what i'll be doing.

I believe the likes of V-power have additional detergents that may well help to keep older, higher mileage motors running a little smoother but if that is indeed what they achieve then there is no argument to use them in a new or nearly new vehicle.

I believe the likes of V-power have additional detergents that may well help to keep older, higher mileage motors running a little smoother but if that is indeed what they achieve then there is no argument to use them in a new or nearly new vehicle.

They supposedly clean and protect the injectors and injection system. So whilst new cars surely wouldnt get much benefit from continuously running on it, surely it could be good practise to run a couple of full tanks through the engine every now and again, even on new cars. That way your engine should always stay in good shape.

Also, it is partly a synthetic diesel (Gas to Liquid) which i believe reduces the particulates. Hence easier on the DPF.

Hmm, thanks guys.

I don' t think we got much different diesels here in Denmark. We surely don't have Tesco, so I guess we just have one kind of diesel and that's the premium.

Hmm, thanks guys.

I don' t think we got much different diesels here in Denmark. We surely don't have Tesco, so I guess we just have one kind of diesel and that's the premium.

 

No Tesco? Sounds like heaven.

first reason was i found regens of the DPF were quite frequent when using super market diesel .

That tells you how bad supermarket fuel is. My Octavia hated the stuff so always stuck with Shell and a splash of Millers monthly. It was a PD engine but I wouldn't add it to the newer engines.

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Hmm, thanks guys.

I don' t think we got much different diesels here in Denmark. We surely don't have Tesco, so I guess we just have one kind of diesel and that's the premium.

Tesco is just a supermarket which sells cheap fuel at some shops. You have Shell and BP dont you? I expect they sell both conventional and Super (VPower/ Ultimate) diesel.