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Old 10-16-2003, 02:14 PM
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Try a marine supply store. Boaters frequently have an algae/fuel problem. If you venture near the coast on your trip you'll almost certainly find it there.

Stevo,
I don't disagree that regular use of an additive is sometimes (frequently?) unnecessary. To my mind it depends upon the quality of your local fuel supply. In my case I use it both as a cetane boost and also as extra insurance that the IP is getting full and proper lubrication since the fuel sold today is a fair amount different than the fuel sold 30 years ago when these cars were designed (especially in California). I realize that at least part of the IP is lubricated by the engine oil but the extra lubrication the additive provides in the fuel can't help but be of some benefit for reducing IP piston wear. Is it really necessary? That's debatable, but to me it's worth the extra $.50 or so per fillup as insurance.

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