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The motor mechanic Scotty Kilmer has advised drivers on when to use fuel additives in their car, stating that it can help to fix some issues to prolong the life of vehicles.<\/p>\n
The automotive influencer has worked on cars for over 55 years and now posts videos to his popular YouTube page, advising viewers on motoring faults and cars to avoid.<\/p>\n
In a recent video, Scotty repairs a fault on a worn-out 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, stating that using a fuel additive can help the car start better.<\/p>\n
He explains: \u201cNow they [the owner] has a problem that sometimes it doesn\u2019t start all that well, but there\u2019s no [fault] codes, there\u2019s no problems. That\u2019s often old age, so when they leave I often give them a bottle of Bernie\u2019s fuel cleaner to put in the gas tank.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that cleaner may fix the whole problem, it\u2019s probably because it doesn\u2019t get enough fuel when it\u2019s cold, and Bernie\u2019s cleaner will work that quite well, and if that doesn\u2019t fix it, it would be time for a new fuel pump.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> ‘I dream of the day London is car-free’<\/strong><\/p>\n Whilst there are many different types of fuel additive on the market, the majority are used to clean the engine and fuel lines in the car.<\/p>\n Running a car on low-grade fuels can lead to deposits building up within parts of the engine, which may lead to reliability issues.<\/p>\n The additives will break down the deposits, meaning more fuel can flow through and improving the way the engine runs, particularly when starting or driving in cold weather.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n In the video, Scotty adds the additive to the Pontiac to help alleviate the issues faced by the owner when they try to start their car.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cWe put the little funnel in, break a little hole in it [top of the bottle], and away we go. Now, it smells like turpentine but it sure works!<\/p>\n \u201cAnd that\u2019s it, give it 200 to 300 miles and see what happens. If it stops stalling, great, it fixed it.\u201d<\/p>\n However, fuel additives can also be used to save money in the long run as it ensures that all of the fuel drivers put into the tank is used effectively.<\/p>\n Not only does using an additive reduce a motorist\u2019s risk of expensive repair bills from a mechanic, it can also improve fuel economy.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, many experts warn drivers to only put the right type of fuel additive into their car, otherwise they may have to get the fuel system drained completely.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/pontiac-bonneville-4983275.jpg?r=1695905270308\")
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