Zahid Shafiullah, Author at GARAGE BEAST

Signs of a clogged fuel injector. 9 best indicators

January 10, 2023 By Zahid Shafiullah Leave a Comment

Is your car taking time to start, or you feel lag or jerks while driving? Chances are that these are the signs of a clogged fuel injector.

Most of the time it’s because you have missed your injector maintenance schedule, mostly it is around 30,000 miles but you should also check your car manual.

These injectors are clogged due to carbon deposits that are in gas or diesel. Overtime these small deposits stick on to your injector and creates difficulty in longer for your car.

The best option is to get them cleaned from a professional mechanic and they can check if it was only, the carbon deposits or there are cracks on the injector too.

Below we have shown an infographic and also explained the symptoms that can help you identify if your injectors are clogged or not.

This infographic shows the signs of a clogged fuel injector.

Hard start or no start

If your car is Either taking time to start or not starting at all chances are that this is Signs of a clogged fuel injector are clogged and the injectors are not letting your car start properly.

Get your car checked your nearest workshop or if it doesn’t start at all you can try to do mild cleaning if injectors yourself if you can which will let the car drive for some more time and get to your nearest garage.

Acceleration delay

The second sign of a clogged injectors is that your car does not respond to the acceleration it used to do and you feel that there is a delay when you press the accelerator pedal and the picking up the acceleration.

Stalling engine

Third sign of a clogged fuel injector is that your car stalls while driving. This sign is the one you should take seriously as this issue may leave you stranded on the road, you also may feel that your vehicle vibrates when its idle.

It’s because the injectors are clogged and the engine is not getting the fuel that it requires to operate and that is the reason the Engine is stalling.

Check engine Light

If you have newer car chances are that it may give you a check engine light warning you to get the car checked.

If the car is showing other signs mentioned here than chances are that the check engine light is because of that too.

Misfiring

When you are driving your car accelerating the car or leave accelerator and you hear crackling sound from exhaust or the car feel like misfiring this might be one of the signs of a clogged fuel injector.

This is because of your car not getting the accurate amount of fuel and it’s the job of injector to accurately send the correct amount of fuel.

Engine Performance issues

Are you feeling that the car performance is deteriorated overtime and it doesn’t feel like it used to be in the past, then you might need to get your vehicle inspected.

In this case it is not compulsory that your injectors are clogged but there can be other issues such as throttle body, spark plugs or some electrical issues.

Fuel economy gets worse

Another reason after your injectors getting clogged is that your car will give less mileage.

Newer cars have the speedometers that show the MPG so when you see that your car mileage has dropped from what it usually used to give then get your vehicle inspected.

Your car is getting less fuel than needed and that is why it is showing less mileage, chances are that mileage drops because of other issues so its better to get it checked.

Poor Emission

A clogged fuel injector causes the car to have poor Emission and can cause further problems for you if you keep on running it with bad fuel injectors.

If your car has poor emissions then your car will also most likely fail to pass the yearly inspection. So, its better to get your car checked in this case before your car fails the inspection.

Signs of a poor emission can be bad smell from your car exhaust or car struggling to accelerate in this case you might have a choked catalytic convertor.

Dancing RPM

The last sign in this list is if you see that either your car is on idle or while driving and the RPM needle continues to go up and down the speedometer. This might be one of Signs of a clogged fuel injector.

The RPM needle keeps on dancing is because your car is struggling to get the fuel it needs and increases the RPM in the reaction to get more fuel.

How to tell if odometer has been rolled back? 9 Best tips

January 9, 2023 By Zahid Shafiullah 2 Comments

Are you going to buy a used car? or have bought one already? The most common fraud in the used car market is Odometer tampering and we will discuss How to tell if odometer has been rolled back.

Due to Lower economic growth, we have seen many people moving toward used cars. These scams are usually done by the car dealers to scam you into believing that this car is very much less driven and to charge you extra money on that.

The newer car they have more and more digital odometers which in result make it easier for the scammers to temper the Odometer.

We will discuss one by one how the car Odometers are tempered as we know the value of your hard-earned money and we don’t want you to fall into such scams and can check yourself if the Odometer has been rolled back or not.

Below is an Infographic on How to tell if odometer has been rolled back if you don’t want to read the whole blog post.

Infographic

#1 Car maintenance history

The best tip to know If you or someone you know wants to know that How to tell if odometer has been rolled back , you can check this scam by seeing the previous maintenance records you can see how many intervals the cars have been maintained but with that, another thing mentioned on those records is the mileage.

See the previous maintenance record and match them with the mileage on the car odometer.

#2 Pedals

Another thing you can take notice of are the pedals on your car. If the car Odometer shows low mileage but the pedals show more wear & tear.

If the pedals show more overuse on them and you see the lines on pedals more fader than usual so the chances are that the car actually has more mileage on that.chances are that odometer has been rolled back.

if you see that the vehicle has some really fresh set of pedals do check if they were ever replaced or not.

#3 Gear Knob

Another way that is most suitable way for manual cars is to check if the odometer has been rolled back is to see the Gearknob.

If the gearknob seems to have more wear on it and the Odometer shows less mileage chances are that the odometer has been rolled back.

#4 Steering Wheel

Another way to check was my odometer rolled back or not is to check the steering wheel, if the steering wheel texture has faded chances are that the vehicle has more miles on it as the car that has been driven more would have fading here and there on the car.

#5 Visit a trusted mechanic

If you think that you cannot do it yourself and you don’t know how to tell if odometer has been rolled back and you are not able to judge if the Odometer is rolled back or not. You can take are trusted mechanic with you.

The mechanic by seeing the inner and outer condition of the vehicle as well as the engine will be able to tell if the claimed mileage is actually true or not.

#6 Check Overall vehicle condition

If you are checking if someone rolled back the odometer or not? the other way is to check the overall vehicle condition. If you see the vehicle Odometer is showing Low Mileage but the way car is from inside out does not depicts the claimed mileage chances are either the car has been driven carelessly or the meter is rolled back.

#7 Check Dashboard

Another way to check is to see the dashboard if you see the dashboard and it has a lot of fading marks on it chances are that the car has high mileage on it.

Another way to check is the gaps in the dash if you have some marks on the opening of the dashboard chances are that the dashboard was removed or opened at some point and on a low mileage car there is no need for low mileage.

If you see that the dashboard has an unnecessary shine on it and if you sit in the car and you smell something like a dashboard cleaner then it means that the car was recently detailed or a dashboard shiner was used then you should be extra cautious.

#8 Check Tires

If you are buying a family car and not a performance vehicle with low mileage if it’s under 50,000 miles but you see that the tires have worn a lot and most probably you would have to change if you buy make sure to check and inspect the rest of the car as most of the tires last 50,000 miles on average.

So if the car mileage doesn’t co relate with the reading on the odometer chances are that there is some sort of tempering with odometer.

#9 Check Speedometer

Another Goodway to check the car is to see the speedometer if you are going to buy a car with an analog meter. Do check if the opening of the speedometer area on the dashboard has scuff marks on it if not then next thing is to check if there is any dust visible inside the speedometer most of the mechanics will not do the cleaning of the speedometer cover and you can see traces of dust in it which will make it easier for you to catch if the speedometer has been rolled back or not.

The difficulty increases with the cars having digital speedometer because the tempering is done usually via the circuit board so there are no chance of any dust in the speedometer but another way to check if you get inspected by a third party and if you are lucky enough to open the dash part of speedometer there is seal if the seal is broken on the speedometer then chances are that the speedometer is tempered.

Can digital meters be tempered?

If you think that if you are seeing car with digital meters and there can’t be any chances of tempering then maybe you’re thinking the wrong way.

The analog odometers were actually more difficult to rolled back as compared to digital meters as it required to open the meter and then temper it by hand.

The digital meters on the other hand are faar more easier with the correct equipment to tamper.

There are certain gadgets used by car dealers that they use it to rolls back your meter to make the car seeming more attractive to customers like us.

Why a Rolled back odometer car is not good?

If you are thinking if the car is looking good and drives perfectly fine on the test drive so what the issue if it looks like the odometer is rolled back.

Well you are somewhat right but the thing is that if you buy this car and drive it.

Chances are due to odometer being rolled back if you drive this car you will face multiple maintainence issues, because if you maintain your car according to the current mileage chances are that you may miss the maintenance schedule, because cars are maintained according to miles or kilometers the part has driven.

So this purchase maybe a pain for you in the longer run, may cause trouble while travelling or maybe even leave you stranded on the road.

If you suggest you then that’s not a good idea to buy car with a rolled back odometer.

Conclusion

If we conclude all the discussion when buying a car that has low mileage on it make sure to keep all these signs in mind if you want to keep yourself safe from getting scammed. This will make you understand if odometer has been rolled back or not.

FAQ

Can digital odometer be rolled back?

Yes digital Odometers can be rolled back but for some of the cars it is much more difficult to roll them back when compared to analog meter.

What to do if Odometer is rolled back

If someone has sold you a car with rolled back odometer simply visit that dealer let them know that they have scammed you and then proceed legally with it as Rolling back the odometer is a federal Offence and you can sue them for $10,000 plus the legal fees.

what does odometer roll back mean

In simple words, it mean someone has tried to temper the mileage of your vehicle to sell you a fake low mileage car to get some extra bucks out of your pocket.

Can a bmw odometer be rolled back

Unfortunately Yes BMW Odometers are able to be rolled back, the scams has increased day by day, even the digital meters are not prone to this fraud.

Why would an odometer be rolled back

Greed for extra money is why Odometers are rolled back, they want to buy a normal mileage car at a low price and then roll it back and sell it for much more the price of the car because of being the low mileage.

How to remove acid rain from car paint? 3 good steps

January 7, 2023 By Zahid Shafiullah Leave a Comment

Have you seen the spots forming on your car after rain? staying there after the some days even if you wash it? Chances are that may be due to acidic rain. Today we will let you know how to remove acid rain from car paint.

Why acid rain is caused?

Acidic rain form when fossil fuel burns which contains Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which mixes in the environment and becomes nitric and sulfuric acid. So now you the science behind it we will now focus on how to remove acid rain from car paint.

There are 2 types of solutions and we will discuss both solutions here, first is the DIY solution and then the commercial options available on the market.

DIY option for acidic rain removal

Vinegar

Vinegar is the most found option to be used to remove acid rain from car paint, but it is not the most scientific one, You can give it a try if it works for you then you may not have to opt for the expensive options.

Vinegar is said to have properties to remove impurities from your car and can even remove the wax you applied on your car.

Take 1 cup of white vinegar and add it to quarter of water.
Spray it on your car where the acidic spots are.
Wipe it with a clean cloth and you may see acidic spots being removed.
Try to do this if it happened within a day or two other wise spots may go deep down into paint.

Now when you have tried this option and still it doesn’t work for you, now you may move to the commercial options.

Commercial options for acidic rain removal

Clay bar

There are special automotive clays that car detailer use to prep your car before detailing it can not only remove those spots but also remove the dirt stuck deep in your paint which may not even be seen by the naked eye.

This can also be helpful to remove the acidic rain spots as well make the paint surface smoother.

You can buy one of those clays from the market or order it online and see how to use it, or you can take your car to a good detailer and they do the required procedure but I guess we should try it ourselves first.

You can use the clay bar with a bottle of distilled water and spray it before using the clay
Applying it in circular manner or up and down movement and you are good to go with this procedure.
When you feel the surface is dry spray the water on it and repeat
After sometime you will see these rain spots disappear from the paint
To double check it wipe the surface with a clean cloth and check again
Once you have done all the above and the rain spots are removed try to seal the surface with good wax which will protect the paint for future too.

We hope that this works for you but if it doesn’t or after reading you don’t feel satisfied you can move to the next option.

Rubbing or Polishing

The second option is to use Dual action polishing machine with a rubbing compound, we hope that the spots are not deep down in your paint and less polishing is required to remove these marks. If the marks on the first layer of paint it will be easier not much but relatively easier to remove these marks.

If you have a good Dual action polishing machine you know how to operate it you are good to go or you can rub it by hand with a polishing compound.

Polishing from the polisher machine or by hand is an Art doing it in a wrong way would damage your car paint more. you should really learn first how to remove acid rain from car paint with the help of a polisher machine.

If you are not aware of it you are one YouTube video away to learn it and if you don’t feel confident enough than you should surely seek a professionals help.

Reaching out to a professional detailer would be an expensive option but will be worth it.

When going by hand you can use a good polishing compound and good microfiber cloth.

Use the cloth in circular manner as the polisher rotates and imitate that. Don’t over do and under do keep a balance as when we are doing it by the polisher or hand it generates heat which in result can damage paint layers.

We hope that this solution helps you really well.

Watermarks remover

This image shows the watermarks remvoer on the market

The next solution we can use to remove acid rain from car paint is to use acid removers for cars.

There are certain products on the market which you can use to remove acidic rain spots, well technically they are made to remove rain spots but will likely work for acidic rain too.

These are basically rubbing compound made to remove watermarks from the car. When using these try to wear a pair of gloves and then work on your car.

Before using this make sure:

The surface area is clean
Wipe it off with a clean cloth
You can also give it a quick wash on the area, try to use a PH balanced car wash soap.
Avoid getting the rain spot remover on plastic or chromed parts better use chrome polish, read the product details first.

Below are two of the branded rain spot removers on the market you can get it and get your job done.

Meguiar’s A3714 Water Spot Remover

This is a Rain water spot remover from Meguiar’s which is a widely recognized brand for car care accessories.

This will not only remove the car spots from the car but will also enhance the shine of the car.

It is perfectly safe to use on hard plastic, chrome parts or glass surface too. It can be used to be applied by hand or double action polisher.

Apply this on a cool surface area and apply this in a shade

This water spot remover will remove your rain spots without damaging the paint of your car.

Chemical Guys SPI10816 Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover

This is another Rain water spot remover from Chemical guys is of 16 fl oz , which is another good brand of car care items.

It will easily remove water stains, mineral deposits from water, hard water spots, or mild acid spots.

This solution will perfectly work on Paint, glass, Matt Surface or metal. This solution is also helpful if you are prepping your car for detailing as it will remove all the stains from the car paint work and prep it for detailing.

What to when you have successfully removed acid rain from car paint?

Now when you have successfully done it, the next step is to wax and seal the surface you have cleared so it will make your paint safer for the next 2 to 3 rains.

Once it rains the next time try to rinse of our car with Tap water and dry it with a clean dry cloth so that stains wont appear again.

I hope this article really helped you to know how to remove acid rain from car paint.

Best oil additive for older engines

September 7, 2021 By Zahid Shafiullah

Do you own an old car? Do you want to keep the engine running longer? we will be discussing the Best oil additive for older engines, to keep it running longer

If you answered yes to any of the following questions, you’ve come to the correct spot. Putting an oil additive to your motor oil will further extend its life, but will also address all of the irritating problems that come with a high mileage car.

In case you didn’t know, an oil additive can be applied in conjunction with 100% synthetic oil. But there is a lot to choose from. But we’re here to assist, so check our evaluations for the best oil additives for older engines for your car to guarantee you make the right decision.

Oil is, unsurprisingly, a crucial component in the correct operation of any engine. It lubricates moving components, minimizes friction, and, to the greatest extent feasible, eliminates wear and tear produced by continual usage.

When employing the best oil additives for older engines, it is critical to select a high-quality product with a track record of success. This is because installing the incorrect components in your automobile engine will almost certainly result in exorbitant repair expenses or, worse, engine replacement.

Your engine has undoubtedly served you for several thousand kilometers, and its internal parts have begun to show signs of wear.

Moving components such as the crankshaft, pistons, valves, and camshafts, among others, are no longer perfectly fitted within the engine head or block.

Your automobile has lost compression, resulting in decreased performance and fuel economy.

While an oil addition will not restore fading paint or repair damaged car upholstery, it will keep you running by lubricating all of your vehicle’s functioning components and avoiding future wear and tear.

You keep going for more and easier as if by magic.

What should you know about oil additives? Which companies have the best commercial reputation?

Learn all you need to know in our guide on the best oil additives for older engines!

#1 Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 Friction Reducer

Hot Shot’s Secret’s FR3 oil treatment uses three proprietary lubricants, including a particular nano lubricant, to minimize wear and resistance inside your engine, hence the “3” in FR3.

Because friction causes heat, and heat causes wear, adequate lubrication is essential. The FR3 Friction Reducer uses a unique mixture to smooth engine surfaces and produce a lubricating protection coating for your engine.

What is the ultimate result? Increased efficiency and productivity. Third-party testing has indicated that the FR3 Friction Reducer increases horsepower and fuel economy by up to 5% while decreasing engine wear by nearly half, or up to 43%.

That implies you’ll not only receive a better-performing engine, but also one that will last longer. FR3 Friction Reducer is produced in quantities ranging from 8 oz to 5 gallons that can be used in both diesel and petrol cars.

Every oil change should include one FR3 treatment, according to the manufacturer.

Reviewers claim a quieter idle and smoother ride after using FR3 Friction Reducer, as well as a significant change in performance, but if you’re still not persuaded, Hot Shot’s Secret backs their products with a money-back assurance.

Pros

Boosts horsepower and fuel efficiency
Reduces engine wear
makes the engine idle more smooth
Includes a money-back guarantee

Cons

Recommended every time you change your oil

#2 Sea Foam sf-16 Motor Treatment

One of the best oil additives for older engines is the Sea Foam sf-16 Motor Treatment.

The product is packaged in a simple and easy-to-use kit. Sea Foam offers a top-of-the-line additive solution for 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines. Cars, trucks, ships, tractors, and even tiny engines can benefit from the enhancer.

The formula is made entirely of pure hydrocarbons. It’s made to liquefy gum buildup and varnish deposits.

Internal engine pollutants will also be removed and reduced by the formula.

The Sea Foam sf-16 Motor Treatment is approved by the PEA and the EPA.

The additive can be injected directly. It works well with older engines with over 250,000 miles on them. For older vehicles, the oil additive improves performance substantially.

The engine is also smoother and has less drag, according to drivers. The formula is equally effective for gas engines with problems. sf-16 Sea Foam Small engines might benefit from Motor Treatment as well.

The product’s sole flaw is that it is thought to be less beneficial for ethanol gas problems.

You should also only apply the oil additive if your vehicle has completed at least 5,000 kilometers. The formula is combustible; however, it does not react with oxygen.

The formula works in almost any diesel or gasoline engine, with older engines benefiting the most.

The benefits are evident after usage! Furthermore, if utilized appropriately and as designed, the device has almost no disadvantages.

Pros

This is ideal for older engines
Cost-effective product
Removes deposits and impurities from engines effectively
Certified by the EPA and the PEA

Cons

Flammable
Doesn’t address the issue of ethanol gas.

#3 XL Nanolube Engine Oil Additive and Nano Treatment

The XL Nanolube Engine Oil Additive is unusual in that it not only rinses your engine and improves fuel efficiency, but it also lowers oil burning and engine smoke by combining with and neutralizing any incorrect combustible materials in your engine.

The XL de-toxifies your car and gives you immediate benefits. It offers your car greater power while also saving you money by reducing your vehicle’s fuel consumption.

It’s also good for the environment since it eliminates any engine contaminants that cause hazardous emissions.

With only one bottle of Nanolube in your engine, you can coat all of your vehicle’s working metal components with a non-drip Nano-film, thereby preventing dry start damage. Nanolube never heats nor burns.

It prevents your motor oil from burning owing to constant extreme heat within the engine and keeps it cold at all times once combined with oil.

As a result, with this oil additive, you may eliminate two of the most common causes of engine aging: oil combustion or heating up to extremes within the engine, and dry start problems!

Furthermore, because an engine detox is included in the XL Nanolube, your engine is protected against rusting permanently and stays that way whether you run your car or not.

Pros

All engines and oil types are suitable
Conforms to all metal parts and does not drop
lowers the temperature within your engine
working metal parts rust-free for as long as you own it!
increases your vehicle’s fuel efficiency

Cons

#4 Marvel MM13R Mystery Oil

Marvel MM13R Mystery Oil was utilized on aircraft and battleships during WWII, which may surprise you. This firm was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in the year 1923.

Marvel acquired prominence by publicity in an era when there were no technical ways of marketing the product.
It’s still one of the best oil additives for older engines because of its efficacy in addressing a variety of engine problems.

If you’re wondering how to utilize this product with an older car that already has engine oil, Marvel advises changing 20% of the motor or engine oil with this product.

For example, if your engine’s motor oil volume is 5 quarts, mix one quart MM13R Mystery Oil with four quarts of conventional motor oil.

MM13R Mystery Oil can assist you to get away from the bothersome difficulties that every other car owner has to deal with, whether you use traditional or full synthetic motor oil.

This engine oil additive works well in older automobiles that have a lot of issues.

Simply replace 20% of the motor oil with this mystery oil if your engine fails to hold oil for even more than a week or the carburetor makes a peculiar ticking noise.

It minimizes friction, improves fuel efficiency, and ensures that all of the engine’s components are in good working order.

Pros

Prevents sludge formation in the engine
Improves your older engine’s performance
Diesel and petrol engines are both compatible
There will be no more odd ticking noises

Cons

It’s a little more expensive than similar items

#5 Rislone Engine Treatment

It’s not unusual for a car with more than 75,000 miles on the clock to generate weird ticking noises or have undetected moving components within the engine.

An aging engine is prone to a variety of additional issues. If you have a car like this, we suggest Rislone Engine Treatment, which is the finest oil additive for older engines.

Additionally, you do not need to wait until your next oil change. You can apply this oil additive whenever you wish.

Furthermore, the company promises that as soon as you install and start driving the car, the oil additive will begin to solve the problems.

The creators of this device recognize how difficult it may be for a car owner to tune up their vehicle on their own.

Taking your car to the repair or lube shop may be costly. This tried-and-true low-cost option allows you to do all engine tune-up tasks in your garage. It’s also extremely cheap.

This oil addition begins to combine with the engine oil as soon as it is installed, regardless of whether you use traditional or synthetic oil.

The interior metal parts of an older engine are more prone to develop varnish, sludge, and gum deposits.

This oil additive aids in the cleaning and removal of deposits from older engines.

We believe that it may not be feasible to get a completely contaminant-free engine, but you can strive to limit contaminants to a minimum.

For individuals who don’t want to spend time tuning up their car, Rislone Engine Treatment is one of the greatest ready-to-use oil additives.

Furthermore, not everyone is a vehicle enthusiast. Not everyone devotes time to learning and comprehending automobile maintenance.

In the automobile repair and maintenance sector, there is a common need that Rislone is serving.

Pros

The longevity of an older engine is increased
minimizes friction
simple to use
Increases performance

Cons

works with automobiles that have a lot of miles on them

#6 Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive

The oil additive is designed for use in a variety of engines. It works with gasoline and diesel engines, as well as hydraulics, transmissions, power steering, and discrepancies.

However, before ordering Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive, we recommend double-checking vehicle compatibility. The oil additive can be used with both powertrain oil.

Any mineral synthetic oil will work with AR9100. Nanoborate is a chemical found in Archoil AR9100. It’s an ester and a mild detergent that cleans the engine by dispersing impurities.

The formula’s cleaning powers will remove any degree of carbon deposits or sludge from engines. The mixture works best when you replace your oil regularly.

The booster is beneficial in a variety of ways. The addictive is excellent in reducing friction as well as heat. We also observed a substantial improvement in engine performance.

The additive will also help to increase the life of engine parts by reducing wear. In particular, in cold conditions, the Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive protects an engine.

It also guards against the occurrence of a dry start. Users will benefit from more power and better fuel economy. In addition, the car should create less heat.

It is more effective at sealing than many other oil additives. The amount of blowby generated by piston rings is negligible.

Archoil AR9100 also reduces engine pressure and protects against corrosion-causing chemicals. For injectors in older automobiles, the formula is ideal.

It will surely get rid of any stagnation in engines when they are cold.

Keep in mind that while the oil additive is suggested for all engines, it may not be compatible with certain.

Before applying the additive, be sure to consult your vehicle’s owner’s handbook.

Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive is a fantastic oil additive that not only lowers but completely removes engine oil deposits and rust. As a result, the ride is quieter and smoother.

Pros

Engine deposits are reduced
Reduces the amount of noise
Dry beginnings are no longer an issue
compatible with both petrol and diesel engines

Cons

It’s possible that not all car models will function

#7 Liqui Moly (20002) Cera Tec Friction Modifier

Liqui Moly’s oil stabilizer is a German-made product. The company has received several major awards for developing unique and cost-effective automobile lubricants.

This product was named one of the best oil additives for older engines in the world by subscribers of the German magazines “Auto Motor und Sport” and “Auto Zeitung.” Give Liqui Moly Cera Tec Friction a try if you’re attempting to resuscitate an old beat-up engine.

The main goal of this product is to decrease friction between both the metal components of the engine. Fuel efficiency improves automatically when friction and wear are reduced.

The metal parts of an engine suffer increasing harm the more you use it without adequate maintenance and care.

The clever magnetic particles in Liqui Moly Cera Tec Friction connect with the metal components within the engine.

In this manner, even when the vehicle is switched off, the engine oil additive continues to function– it operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The magnetic particles attaching to the surface of the metal reduces friction and enhances the engine’s overall quality. Furthermore, the particles shield the metal from everyday wear and tear.

This Liqui Moly oil additive is excellent for people who have a loud engine. Your older car will almost probably have acquired some damage over the years if you’re not using an oil additive or a stabilization material before.

You must pour the whole 300 ml container of Liqui Moly Cera Tec Friction into the tank to quiet or smoother for an older engine. You should see some positive effects in a few days.

Pros

Improves performance within a week after insertion
Gasoline and diesel engines are both compatible
Even in inclement weather, it manages to perform at its peak.

Cons

Only compatible with fresh engine oil
Before using the container requires a good shake

#8 Bg MOA Part # 110 Engine Oil Supplement

One of the most intriguing oil additives we’ve looked at is Bg MOA. It can be used with synthetic or natural oils.

However, because the manufacturer does not offer particular oil standards, we recommend double-checking the owner’s handbook to ensure that your make and model are suitable.

An aftermarket provider created this oil additive. However, we wish to ensure that this doesn’t deter you from choosing the Bg MOA Engine Oil Supplement, which is a fantastic product.

Even when engines are subjected to high temperatures, the preventive additive protects them. The recipe was created specifically to combat overheating engines.

The components initially help to prevent oxidation in the engine. The frequent use of stop-and-go driving has been linked to oxidation.

The substance not only keeps engine oil from liquidating but also prevents it from thickening over time, which allows components to work harder.

While Bg MOA Engine Oil Supplement is beneficial in warmer areas, cooler conditions should be avoided.

The outcomes were mixed, but we did observe a little drop in performance in very cold surroundings.

It’s important to note right away that the oil additive won’t solve all of your engine’s concerns.

It only helps when the engine is having trouble. When working with friction, we propose utilizing the formula.

With older cars, the Bg MOA Engine Oil Additive tends to enhance results as wear and tear begin to appear.

However, after the mileage reaches 1,000, we advocate utilizing it on new automobiles to ensure the functioning parts’ longevity.

The Bg MOA Engine Oil Supplement lowers friction and loosened muck, but it provides little protection against rust or other issues.

Both synthetic and non-synthetic oils can be used with the addition.

Pros

Affordable price
Protection in hot weather
Friction is reduced
Excellent for a wide range of engines

Cons

Only provides rudimentary protection

Conclusion

The majority of automotive oil additives start by clearing sludge and detritus from the system. Cleansing the oil pan and pickup, as well as increasing oil pressure at the origin, are all part of this. The cleaning procedure also aids in the clearing of the oil’s route through the engine, resulting in improved lubricant at the engine’s high end. While we’ve taken into account all possible aspects to compile a safe list of the best oil additives for older vehicles presently available on the market, you should read through each thorough description to determine which one best suit your demands and produces the results you want.

FAQ

How often should we change oil in older engines?

Your driving environment may influence how often you replace your oil. However, the accepted rule of thumb is that you should change your oil every 3,000 miles or three months, whichever comes first.

Why do we need oil additives?

When you replace the oil in your car on a regular basis using high-quality oil and the right filter, you’re helping to keep everything running smoothly. Unfortunately, engine oil, like certain internal engine components, degrades with time. As engine oil degrades, it burns and adheres to parts of the oiling system where temperatures are very high.

Do Oil Additives Really Work?

Oil additives do not function in the same manner as motor oil does. An oil additive’s main aim is to revitalize an aging engine so that it can run smoothly for as long as the components are lubricated and clean.

What causes a catalytic converter to go bad

November 8, 2020 By Zahid Shafiullah

Knowing about What causes a catalytic converter to go bad will help you to take care of your car and will save a much bigger amount of bills that would be waiting for you if you don’t take care of your car.

The job of a catalytic converter is to reduce the toxic gases and to control emission gases, if a catalytic convertor gets bad for any reason it will for sure disturb the way your car run.

Driving with a bad catalytic converter

Your car will consume more fuel
Your car would feel heavy and underpowered
You could get fined for releasing an excessive amount of harmful gases
It would hurt the environment too
Rattling noises from the exhaust

Do you have a car that feels underpowered? Do you have a brand new car and want to know what causes a catalytic converter to go bad. we will be discussing the main points that causes a catalytic convertor to go bad.

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•Unburned Fuel

Unburned fuel can be the main reason due to which your catalytic convertor is getting damaged. when the fuel enter the engine it is meant to be burned properly if the system is pushing more than required fuel in to engine it will obviously left unburned and it will pass through the exhaust.

The exhaust system is already running real hot like it from 932–1293°F which in result burns the leftover fuel due to which it would produce more heat and eventually damage your exhaust and also can damage your catalytic converter.

As your catalytic convertor has a honeycomb structure from inside and continuous damage from excess fuel can damage your exhaust. if your car seems to be consuming more fuel than normal do get it checked.

•Oil consumption

Oil consumption of an engine can be another cause of damaging your Catalytic convertor. Most of the engine starts consuming oil when the engine has clocked many more miles but sometimes other issues with engines such overheating and many other reasons can cause the engine to consume oil.

Oil was never meant to be burnt in engine and when it burn it starts to form carbon deposits in engine and with your car having a catalytic convertor will lead this carbon to block the honey comb structure of the catalytic convertor.

If your catalytic convertor gets blocked with carbon your car would feel underpowered when you drive, it would be disturbing the flow of exhaust gases which can cause overheating of the engine.

Another major thing would be that your car would start releasing unwanted gases that would harm the environment. You will also fail the emission test if you would keep on running the engine which is consuming oil.

So driving with a bad catalytic convertor does not seems to be a good idea.

•Coolant leaks

Coolant leaks can be another reason for a bad catalytic convertor. As the coolant entering an engine cause other problem such as blocking air passage, forming carbon in air passage can also cause overheating problems.

If the coolant ends up burning from your engine it can reduce the performance of engine also can clog your catalytic convertor.

You should inspect your engine after 2 or 3 weeks all the fluids are in their recommended place and if coolant is less then do check your radiator are their deposits of engine oil in it.

These small checks would eventually enhance the life of your engine.

•Ignoring Check Engine Light

When ever there is a check engine light do get it checked ASAP leaving these warning unchecked can cause engine problems and most of the engine problems will either lead your car to behave differently and will lead your catalytic converter going bad.

Even if a check engine light is not directly related to a catalytic convertor. if the issues are of spark plugs or any sensor it would eventually lead to damaging your catalytic convertor.

•Neglecting Engine Tune-Ups

Neglecting your engine tune-ups can also damage your car catalytic convertor as well as other components too. If you are ignoring your car maintenance recommended by your car manufacturer then it would eventually start damaging your car.

Suppose if the spark plugs are miss firing it would eventually disturb the fuel ratio it would start damaging your catalytic converter.

•Damaged Road

If you live in an area where the roads are not in good condition, chances are that you will have to face catalytic convertor damage as if it is hollow inside when some rock or other hard thing hits it you will eventually damage the catalytic convertor.

A catalytic convertor from inside has a ceramic honeycomb structure it is tuff but not to an extent that it will bear a hard hit from the road.

Even if it doesn’t hit the Catalytic convertor, if it hits your exhaust pipe it can cause overheating your engine and will in result damage your catalytic convertor.

If you are lucky enough that your car hits from below on a damaged road and still doesn’t damage your exhaust. There are hangers below your car which hold your exhaust mostly with rubber.

If a car get a hit from below it can also damage your hanger and will lower your exhaust from one side.

Another thing which I would not recommend is lowering your car , a lowered car will increase the chances of getting a hit from below.

•Extra use of Injector cleaner

So if you see your manufacturer user manual you will often see that car companies don’t recommend the use of injector cleaner. If we see from the consumer perspective we have seen some good results for if they have used the injector cleaner.

If we see things from manufacturer if we use the injector cleaner on and off , it would eventually clean the injector too but when it passes through the exhaust it will remove some carbon particles from the exhaust and it would eventually somewhere in your catalytic convertor .

if you really want to get your injector cleaned either used the injector cleaner once and later when the problem occurs get it checked and get them replaced or get them cleaned from an injector cleaning machine.

If you want to buy an injector cleaner or thinking of getting one we have another post for The Best Fuel Injector Cleaner for Diesel Engines.

•Oxygen Sensor Issue

If you are thinking of how can a issue with Oxygen sensor will cause problems for your catalytic convertor, don’t worry I am here to explain.

The purpose of an oxygen sensor is to balance the ratio of oxygen and fuel and come up with the most efficient ratio of fuel to be used. If the oxygen sensor gets dirty or is a faulty one, the data it will be providing will not be accurate for the ECU or the brain of your car to decide the amount of fuel to be provided.

As result, it would cause more fuel to burn but a car cannot burn all the fuel it’s given so there is an amount of fuel left unburned which would be burning in the exhaust which would in result cause the catalytic converter to go bad.

•Short Trips

This reason will let you think about how this reason can because the catalytic converter to go bad.

If you have a car that you drive very less and with the car mostly sitting in the garage, firstly if a car drives less or only on short trips what happens is your car burns fuel and some carbon deposits do get stuck in the exhaust.

when your car drives on a long drive, your car exhaust gets hot enough that it will burn the carbon deposits and will lessen the amount of carbon.

If you are driving your car less it will eventually stick the carbon deposits more are more in the exhaust and the catalytic convertor.