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Volksy85 Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#831489
Hi guys

At present my '75 SC (1600 twin port) has a 'fuel star' engine catalyst thing on the fuel line in the engine bay which apparently enables you to run straight ULP. Anyone heard of them? Is valve fluid a better solution?

I plan to replace fuel lines shortly, and ditch it in favour of valve fluid, but I notice there's several types and brands. What do you recommend?

Any help appreciated
'75 single cab pickup

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#831571
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jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard

617 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#831601
not again...........lol
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Volksy85 Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#831651
thanks guys - good reading.

the 'fact' seems to be NO need but use the stuff if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy. apologies for not searching, as a member of several car forums i should know better!

this has however, inspired me to switch to PULP too 👍
'75 single cab pickup

SlownLow Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#834196
the premium ulp 95+ gets me much better mileage.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#834288
Hi
I started to use valve saver last year..
it cannot hurt Your engine... and puts a lubricant back in the fuel.... in place of LEAD...

No One seems to believe that a fuel catalyst can do anything..
IMHO...

I also use 95 or 98 premium fuel...
I don't use fuel with ETHANOL in it...
My engine doesn't like it....
so now I don't either....

but there are still old servos selling unleaded 91 without Ethanol... [they have until july 2012 to change their pumps]

cheers

LEE

Volksy85 wrote:Hi guys

At present my '75 SC (1600 twin port) has a 'fuel star' engine catalyst thing on the fuel line in the engine bay which apparently enables you to run straight ULP. Anyone heard of them? Is valve fluid a better solution?

I plan to replace fuel lines shortly, and ditch it in favour of valve fluid, but I notice there's several types and brands. What do you recommend?

Any help appreciated
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#834314
68AutoBug wrote:but there are still old servos selling unleaded 91 without Ethanol... [they have until july 2012 to change their pumps]
That will probably change.

Most of the servos around here still sell 91 unleaded - BP, Shell, etc.

Even chatting with a VW freind that works at the woolies servo they are swapping their E10 pumps back to 91 simply because they can't get E10.

The sign on the E10 pumps since the qld cyclone has said E10 will contain between 0 and 10% ethanol so they cover their asses.

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#834322
Interestingly, when I got fuel in Goondiwindi on Thursday evening on my way from Parkes to Brisbane, they had a sign on the counter appologising for the fact that their 91 ULP may NOT have ethanol in it, as it is hard to get due to short supply. They said you shouldn't notice any difference in performance without the ethanol. (ha ha)
From your ole' mate Jeff

SlownLow Seriously Crusin Dubber

133 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#834331
haha thats fantastic...