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Out of sight, out of mind? Modern-day engines are robust, but a spot of TLC pays dividends, says STP
Hands up those who remember when their car last came to a halt through engine problems?.. Fact is that unless you've been unlucky, the chances are that it's not sufficiently recent to be memorable.
Had the question been asked fifty years ago, it would have been a different story. Back in 1954, engines were far less durable and reliable than today, a fact which brought to life the world's most famous and successful engine care brand, STP, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary year.
Not surprisingly, with engine breakdowns now a pretty rare occurrence 'out of sight is out of mind' is a prevalent attitude amongst drivers to what goes on under the bonnet.
However, STP has shown through research that regular engine maintenance is beneficial as a preventative, and a method of keeping the lid on motoring costs, which can spiral through engine neglect.
The effects of normal combustion, in even the most efficient petrol and diesel engines, create power-sapping deposits, which increase their thirst for fuel.
After a relatively short time, and particularly under everyday start-stop conditions which plague our everyday driving, these deposits in the fuel injection system can impact on combustion efficiency and economy, leaving a cocktail of lethargic starting, poor idling and so on.
That's the rationale behind the dynamic duo of STP Fuel Injector Cleaner for Petrol Engines, and ditto for Diesel Engines.
Both are fuel additives, combining a powerful detergent to clean the fuel injectors of deposits, with a dispersant to swiftly carry them through the combustion chambers and out through the exhaust.
Ironically, you don't even have to lift the bonnet to apply this little bit of engine care wizardry. Simply pour a bottle of STP Fuel Injector Cleaner into a tank of fuel every 3,000 miles or so and it will get to work delivering the benefits immediately. And at around £5.99, it is a small price to pay to restore and maintain optimum engine performance.
The STP brand has also left an indelible impression as a pioneer in motor racing and record breaking, which has cultivated a huge enthusiast following round the world.
Today, very much the vanguard for engine care, STP has a range of fuel additives that optimise engine performance, longevity and fuel economy from engines old and new. (link to products page)
STP additives are available at A1 Motor Stores, CAAR members, Halfords, Motor World, and all good accessory shops, filling stations and motorway service areas
STP unites Europe!
As part of the major celebrations in its 50th anniversary year, STP recently held a £100,000 free prize competition across no fewer than 27 countries in Europe - one of the biggest ever pan-European on-line competitons of its type ever staged
Underlining the fame of the STP brand - and popularity of the competition - no fewer than 100,000 entrants were received, with major all-action prixers being distributed from regular draws, to winners throught Europe.
Be sure to keep a regular check on the STP site for news of future competitions.
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