By Zuko Komisa
Motorists are being advised to remember that if it is too good to be true, it usually isn’t true.
There is a new scam where people are being told to insert ‘fuel-saving” petrol pills in their cars to reduce consumption.
Following the most recent price increase, experts and the energy and chemicals company Sasol have advised against the use of “fuel-saving” petrol pills.
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Adrian Velaers, Senior technical consultant for retail and commercial at Sasol, spoke to ENCA and claims that the company tested four different types of systems employing the tablets, and there was never more than a 1% difference in fuel efficiency between them.
He also warned that the regular use of these pills will damage people’s cars and end up costing them more on repairs.
“These pills claim that they can save you 10% to 30% in fuel consumption, but they did absolutely nothing,”
“Things you put in your tank can damage your fuel gauge, airflow and turbo. These sort of things would not be covered by your warrantee,”
“They may block filters, damage the fuel gauge or release chemicals which could cause engine damage. These products are typically not approved by car manufacturers and are not covered by your warranty. In some cases their use could void your warranty.”said Velaers.
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Last week Wednesday, fuel prices went up by more than R2 a litre.
Motorists are now paying R26.30/1 for 93-octane petrol and R26.74 for 95-octane. 500 ppm diesel costs R25.40 inland and 50 ppm diesel R25.53.
The prices are nearly R10/l more than a year ago.
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