News & Advice

11th Nov 2008

STP Tonic to continued diesel sales surge

Diesel benefits safeguarded by use of STP fuel additive

Whilst motorists continue to cash in on the frugal benefits of diesel, the long-term advantages can be eroded without regular maintenance, says engine care and fuel additive specialist, STP.

Regular use of STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner for Diesel Engines however will help to maintain the long-term cost benefits of opting for diesel power.

Simon Walsh, STP General Manager comments; “Fuel consumption and engine emissions in diesel engines can dramatically increase in a relatively short period, as injectors are more easily clogged than in petrol engines.

“Annual servicing is frequently insufficient to maintain a diesel engine in tip-top condition but a tonic of STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner three times a year will more than pay for itself in the long-run”, he concluded.

STP explain that the annual cost of adding Complete Fuel System Cleaner to the fuel tank every four months is typically less than 0.5 pence per mile over 10,000 miles, and that is more than compensated for by the benefits.

Deposits caused by normal engine wear can build up quickly, even within 1000 miles, particularly from short stop-and-go trips. As little as 10% flow restriction in a single fuel injector can result in poor starting, rough idling, poor combustion, hesitation or power loss under acceleration, stalling, loss of fuel economy and increased emissions.

Complete Fuel System Cleaner for Diesel Engines boasts a detergency package with excellent injector cleaning properties, to counteract the build-up of deposits and restore optimum performance, as well as restoring piston cleanliness, maintaining compression and reducing oil burning.

In addition to the detergency package, STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner for Diesel Engines also contains anti-corrosion compounds, to help maintain the efficiency of the fuel system, and a unique lubricity agent, to reduce engine wear in sensitive parts of the fuel delivery system.

More concentrated and faster acting than many diesel fuel additives, the product is safe to use with catalytic converters, turbo and superchargers, and can be used with all types of diesel fuel.

STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner for Diesel Engines is available in 500ml bottles, priced RRP £12.99, and should be added to a full tank of fuel (50-60 litres) every 4,000 miles/6,000 km, for maximum results.