Porsche Classic Fuel Additive
Discussion
Anyone started using this for cars they’re laying up for winter?
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
I’ve not bothered until now, car is SORN’d from November to April, but maybe it could be worthwhile as she gets older? Decent fuel is supposed to be good for 6 months minimum I’m told but this stuff might be good for protecting fuel lines and the tank allegedly.
Thoughts?
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
I’ve not bothered until now, car is SORN’d from November to April, but maybe it could be worthwhile as she gets older? Decent fuel is supposed to be good for 6 months minimum I’m told but this stuff might be good for protecting fuel lines and the tank allegedly.
Thoughts?
Shell has around 3-4% ethanol, I would just put that in, that is good for 6 months.
Of course, if you put 95ron in, it will be 10% and that only has a shelf life of around 3-4 months, that is when the additive makes sense.
Edit: Talking Shell super of course. I would never put 95 in any Porsche.
Of course, if you put 95ron in, it will be 10% and that only has a shelf life of around 3-4 months, that is when the additive makes sense.
Edit: Talking Shell super of course. I would never put 95 in any Porsche.
Cheers Ed. Yeah I’m not worried about the petrol going off - but the additive apparently has additional anti corrosion properties….
Effect of the additive
The fuel additive forms a protective layer between metal and fuel. This is a gentle process that protects the tank and fuel system against corrosion and deposits – even the areas that are not covered by the fuel, such as the air zone in the fuel tank. Special molecules in the additive form a corrosion protection layer throughout the fuel system, thus ensuring an optimal level of protection. Condensation that has already formed in the fuel system is bonded by the chemical elements and does not cause any damage.
The additive dissolves deposits and adhesions that have already been formed. We were able to prove this in several long-term tests in collaboration with the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach. A number of tests to determine the compatibility of the additive with materials that form Porsche Classic Genuine Parts were also successfully carried out.
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Effect of the additive
The fuel additive forms a protective layer between metal and fuel. This is a gentle process that protects the tank and fuel system against corrosion and deposits – even the areas that are not covered by the fuel, such as the air zone in the fuel tank. Special molecules in the additive form a corrosion protection layer throughout the fuel system, thus ensuring an optimal level of protection. Condensation that has already formed in the fuel system is bonded by the chemical elements and does not cause any damage.
The additive dissolves deposits and adhesions that have already been formed. We were able to prove this in several long-term tests in collaboration with the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach. A number of tests to determine the compatibility of the additive with materials that form Porsche Classic Genuine Parts were also successfully carried out.
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Yeah sorry, I was mentioning Shell as they have similar in their super unleaded.
I think that adding some of the Porsche stuff would be a good idea too though, especially if it is a keeper.
I tend to use Forte additives, but when it comes to Porsche I think a Porsche approved product is wise, just because they tend to mix metals a lot more than other manufacturers do, so better to play it safe.
Thinking more about suspension and body rather than fuel tank, but see people saying they put copper grease on steel bolts going into ally wheel carriers etc. Really not a good idea at all, copper grease can fuse steel and ally together even quicker, use aluminium anti seize, but not copper.
I think that adding some of the Porsche stuff would be a good idea too though, especially if it is a keeper.
I tend to use Forte additives, but when it comes to Porsche I think a Porsche approved product is wise, just because they tend to mix metals a lot more than other manufacturers do, so better to play it safe.
Thinking more about suspension and body rather than fuel tank, but see people saying they put copper grease on steel bolts going into ally wheel carriers etc. Really not a good idea at all, copper grease can fuse steel and ally together even quicker, use aluminium anti seize, but not copper.
Edited by Ed.Neumann on Saturday 28th December 10:41
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