Amazon: - engine wash n fuel additives

ranjit200 · Dec 5th, 2013, 14:09

hi everyone, thanks for the advice on additives used with unleaded. I use regular unleaded, is it ok? whats the dosage for Millers VSPe Power Plus/ Castrol valvemaster plus to be used.
About the B18B engine..will it do any damage if i washed the engine with jet wash ..any suggestions please...regards...ranjit

Faust · Dec 5th, 2013, 14:44

Fuel additives: look at the bottle – it should tell you the ‘dose’ you need to put into the tank per litre of fuel (each additive will be different so there’s no point in asking how much you need to add). I use super-unleaded in my car with Castrol Valemaster plus – regular unleaded is ok, but I find the idle is better and there is improved throttle response with the good stuff.

Engine cleaning: unless your motor is really, really dirty I would not bother with a jet wash as water will get where you don’t want it to no matter how well you waterproof the electronics under the bonnet (my brother used a jet wash on the engine of his MK1 1.6 Capri many years ago - it never ran right again!).

If you really want to wash the engine, I’d use the degreaser products you can buy (look on ebay or Google), a stiff nylon brush and a hosepipe on LOW power to avoid soaking the dizzy, alternator/generator, relays and other electrics.

Tail · Dec 5th, 2013, 17:34

I have powerwashed an engine or two down at the local sainsburys in their buy time, they probably wouldn't like it if they knew I had done it but I just squirted some engine cleaner around at home then drove down there popped the bonnet and left the engine running hot foamy lance followed by a powerwash off and no ill effects touch wood

classicswede · Dec 5th, 2013, 22:04

Spray the dizzy and HT leads wit WD40 and them pressure wash away. Autosmart triple work well for getting off the muck and grime.

Amma122s · Dec 5th, 2013, 23:15

Don't they do Gunk anymore in UK ? ..the stuff in the orange can, used to use that with good results years ago. Don't know about the local garage pressure washer or the kärcher at home, wouldn't consider it, only for removing accumulated mud off my Africa Twin after a day out in the wilds..professional steamclean in the engine bay maybe.....

Additives yes..led substitute every tankfull and sometimes a booster ...full tank of vpower at shell on the odd occasion.

Over here theres something called ksprit

Stops petrol freezing or ice build up plus lubricates...use that too

guitarman · Dec 6th, 2013, 00:30

normally 1ml/litre with Valvemaster. I find the B30 runs better with it. Wouldnt put water/steam anywhere near the engine. If you want to clean use rag with some white spirit.

123GT-AMAZON · Dec 6th, 2013, 10:28

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in regards to engine cleaning i would use a engine cleaner most motor factors stock like and i have used jizzer works very well rub that on engine with a nylon brush and keep rubbing till all loose then wash down with warm or cold water soon dries very nice and sparkles as it was ( depending on state of engine paint etc )

and at that point you can when dry paint the engine up use a diluted paint coat first to settle in and when dry apply three coats of more paint out of the tin and bingo one very nice engine fit to eat your dinner from keep spark plugs in mind and any threads free from build up of paint !!!

happy cleaning

regards
robert

Derek UK · Dec 6th, 2013, 11:09

For a good but cheap engine and under bonnet cleaner, try Wickes brush clean. It doesn't leave the streaks on the paintwork that Gunk does. A pressurised garden sprayer is very controllable for the wash down. If your engine bay is very dirty don't wash it down on your nice clean patio unless you have a layer of cardboard underneath.

bongodave · Dec 6th, 2013, 11:09

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Originally Posted by 1800necwinner

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in regards to engine cleaning i would use a engine cleaner most motor factors stock like and i have used jizzer works very well rub that on engine with a nylon brush and keep rubbing till all loose then wash down with warm or cold water soon dries very nice and sparkles as it was ( depending on state of engine paint etc )

and at that point you can when dry paint the engine up use a diluted paint coat first to settle in and when dry apply three coats of more paint out of the tin and bingo one very nice engine fit to eat your dinner from keep spark plugs in mind and any threads free from build up of paint !!!

happy cleaning

regards
robert

Jizzer. Giggles at volume!

123GT-AMAZON · Dec 6th, 2013, 20:34

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Originally Posted by bongodave

Jizzer. Giggles at volume!

funny i know but this stuff works like magic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWARFEGA-J...item4ab9511818

happy cleaning

regards

Robert

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Dec 5th, 2013, 14:09	#1
ranjit200 Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2017 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leicester	engine wash n fuel additives hi everyone, thanks for the advice on additives used with unleaded. I use regular unleaded, is it ok? whats the dosage for Millers VSPe Power Plus/ Castrol valvemaster plus to be used. About the B18B engine..will it do any damage if i washed the engine with jet wash ..any suggestions please...regards...ranjit

Dec 5th, 2013, 22:04	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Spray the dizzy and HT leads wit WD40 and them pressure wash away. Autosmart triple work well for getting off the muck and grime. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 5th, 2013, 23:15	#5
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	Don't they do Gunk anymore in UK ? ..the stuff in the orange can, used to use that with good results years ago. Don't know about the local garage pressure washer or the kärcher at home, wouldn't consider it, only for removing accumulated mud off my Africa Twin after a day out in the wilds..professional steamclean in the engine bay maybe..... Additives yes..led substitute every tankfull and sometimes a booster ...full tank of vpower at shell on the odd occasion. Over here theres something called ksprit Stops petrol freezing or ice build up plus lubricates...use that too Last edited by Amma122s; Dec 5th, 2013 at 23:29.

Dec 6th, 2013, 00:30	#6
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	normally 1ml/litre with Valvemaster. I find the B30 runs better with it. Wouldnt put water/steam anywhere near the engine. If you want to clean use rag with some white spirit. __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

Dec 5th, 2013, 14:44	#2
Faust Master Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2024 21:52 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nottingham	Fuel additives: look at the bottle – it should tell you the ‘dose’ you need to put into the tank per litre of fuel (each additive will be different so there’s no point in asking how much you need to add). I use super-unleaded in my car with Castrol Valemaster plus – regular unleaded is ok, but I find the idle is better and there is improved throttle response with the good stuff. Engine cleaning: unless your motor is really, really dirty I would not bother with a jet wash as water will get where you don’t want it to no matter how well you waterproof the electronics under the bonnet (my brother used a jet wash on the engine of his MK1 1.6 Capri many years ago - it never ran right again!). If you really want to wash the engine, I’d use the degreaser products you can buy (look on ebay or Google), a stiff nylon brush and a hosepipe on LOW power to avoid soaking the dizzy, alternator/generator, relays and other electrics.

Dec 5th, 2013, 17:34	#3
Tail Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton Abbot	I have powerwashed an engine or two down at the local sainsburys in their buy time, they probably wouldn't like it if they knew I had done it but I just squirted some engine cleaner around at home then drove down there popped the bonnet and left the engine running hot foamy lance followed by a powerwash off and no ill effects touch wood

Dec 6th, 2013, 10:28	#7
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Yesterday 10:29 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	# in regards to engine cleaning i would use a engine cleaner most motor factors stock like and i have used jizzer works very well rub that on engine with a nylon brush and keep rubbing till all loose then wash down with warm or cold water soon dries very nice and sparkles as it was ( depending on state of engine paint etc ) and at that point you can when dry paint the engine up use a diluted paint coat first to settle in and when dry apply three coats of more paint out of the tin and bingo one very nice engine fit to eat your dinner from keep spark plugs in mind and any threads free from build up of paint !!! happy cleaning regards robert __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

Dec 6th, 2013, 11:09	#8
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:25 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	For a good but cheap engine and under bonnet cleaner, try Wickes brush clean. It doesn't leave the streaks on the paintwork that Gunk does. A pressurised garden sprayer is very controllable for the wash down. If your engine bay is very dirty don't wash it down on your nice clean patio unless you have a layer of cardboard underneath. Last edited by Derek UK; Dec 6th, 2013 at 11:13.

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