Q: Can I Use Engine Additives to Fix Performance Issues?

CHUCKS GARAGE • July 28, 2025

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A:
Additives promise quick fixes, but most are
band-aids, not solutions.

✅ Advantages of Additives:

  • Cheap & easy to use
    Why: Available at any parts store and simple to pour in.
  • Might improve performance temporarily
    Why: Some contain detergents that clean injectors or reduce knock—briefly.

❌ Disadvantages:

  • Don’t fix the actual problem
    Why: If your issue is mechanical, no additive will solve it.
  • Can damage sensors or seals
    Why: Some chemicals aren’t friendly to sensitive engine components.
  • Waste of money in most cases
    Why: You could spend $50 on bottles when you really need a $25 part installed.

👉 Instead of hoping for a miracle in a bottle, come see the ASE certified professionals at Chuck’s Garage. We’ll tell you if you actually need a repair—or if your system just needs a tune-up.

📍 Chuck’s Garage – 501 Liberty St, Killeen, TX
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254-554-5445
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www.chucks-garage.com

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