Which additive?

Hi guys,

fairly new to the forum - I have a 1982 GL 1.5litre engine - was originally 4 speed but had a new gearbox over the years (came with the original that this stored away).

I was just wondering if anyone could advise on the best additive to use in the fuel?

Any advice greatly appreciated… thanks.

Stuart

Why do you want or think you want additive?

If it's an additive to reduce the damage from the extra ethanol in E10 unleaded petrol I've heard good things about this stuff.

https://www.sta-bil.co.uk/products/sta-bil-360-protection-ethanol-fuel-treatment-stabilizer-2-sizes

Or you could use super unleaded as that's E5 then you don't need to worry about any additive.

If it's a lead additive, all water cooled VW engine from 1974 ish  have hardened valves and seats so they are happy to use unleaded petrol.

Hi,

Thanks for coming back to me.

I assumed that it would be better for the engine than just using unleaded…

Is that not the case?

Stuart

Sorry but I don't understand which additive you mean?

Ethanol stabiliser or lead replacement?

Great - I've only had the car for a couple of months and don't do long journeys so I've been putting the E5 in… I was just thinking longer term.

Good news that I don't need to mess around with an additive.

Thanks guys - more stupid questions from me in the not too distant future!!

I meant lead replacement… but it seems like the Super/E5 is the easiest option.

Thanks again. 

  There are no stupid question here and we are always happy to help fellow owners out if we can.

So ask away  

Really appreciate the advice guys…

… you also might regret giving me free reign to ask daft questions!!

I'll get some pics up at some point, the old girl need a little tlc but she's pretty sound and will be looking good in the next couple of years (that's the plan)..