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Technical => 116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) => Topic started by: kartone on May 27, 2009, 12:41:21 PM

Title: 1980 GTV - petrol additives
Post by: kartone on May 27, 2009, 12:41:21 PM
Should I be using additives in the petrol to safeguard engine components ?
If so, what is available in the market and where can they be purchased ?
MANY  THANKS
Title: Re: 1980 GTV - petrol additives
Post by: Mile Jurcic on May 27, 2009, 06:29:30 PM
Hi Mate,

I'm currently using Flashlube with premium unleaded in my 1981 2 litre. Apparently it looks after your valves and keeps the fuel system clean.

http://www.flashlube.com.au/en/valvesaverfluid/index.html

Have a read on the website to make sure your happy with the specs.

It seems to work ok for me  :-\. I would be interested to see other feedback on it or maybe a better alternative.

Regards
Mile
Title: Re: 1980 GTV - petrol additives
Post by: scuzzyGTV on May 27, 2009, 06:57:09 PM
kartone

i too use(d) flashlube in my 2lt. especially as when it was last running (2006) we didnt have 98 ron on pump in tas. i think anything that can help keep the burning process cleaner is a good idea, but i will stand corrected if there is evidence otherwise.

scott.
Title: Re: 1980 GTV - petrol additives
Post by: MD on May 27, 2009, 07:35:34 PM
Flash lube me too. It works.
Title: Re: 1980 GTV - petrol additives
Post by: alfagtv152 on May 27, 2009, 08:20:24 PM
Hi all,
It is my understanding that it is unecessary with sodium filled stainless valves and hard valve seats etc as Alfas are constructed so I dont use anything.I have not had any ill effects but I guess it cant hurt,to be sure,to be sure!.
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