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Should i be using any of those fuel additives/engine cleaners?

those little bottles that they sell that says all these improvementsshould i be using them or they‘re all just a big lie and a big waste of money?thanks

Answer:

They can help remove moisture in the fuel. If your car is giving you trouble because of bad gas or moisture build up in the tank (because it sat in humid or rainy weather with the gas cap off or something like that) then they can help. If you have trash in the tank, they can also help push that into the fuel filter where it is easier to change the filter and remove it. I don't think you should use them on a routine basis. They usually do improve gas mileage and performance a little (couple of MPG more), but only for a tank or 2 until it's all used up. After that the mileage/performance goes back to normal, and usually is not worth the cost of the additive just for that benefit.
In theory a gas turbine engine will run on any liquid that can be vapourized and burned. So yes they can run on automotive fuel or mogas. But due to concerns such as altitude, temprature and flaspoint etc , Jet aircraft use jet fuel. Jet fuel has a high flashpoint and a very low freezing point (-47C) In civilian aviation this is called JET-A. The military used JP-8. It is just like Jet-A, kerosene based but is less flamable, less prone to icing and less hazardous for added saftey. Anti corrosion additeves are also used.

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