Additives

[Clinton]

I've got a golf MK7 tsi at 120k km and wanted to do some preventative maintenance to ensure it runs smoothly for a while. Doing a major service soon and wondering what additives i should use post service.

Liqui-Moly Petrol Engine Intake Decarb - 366g | Supercheap Auto

https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-20002-Friction-Modifier/dp/B001CZODH8

Looking at these 2 products and wondering if they're beneficial on my car. Not expecting anything as good as a manual clean or walnut blast but they're not too expensive so if i can get some value out of them it'd be worth it.

Cheers

[brad]

I wouldn't use the friction modifier - just use good oil.

The intake carbon cleaner is good. Personally, I've just used carb or brake cleaner which is cheaper but not as effective

[Lucas_R]

I use to use that Liqui Moly cleaner when I had my Golf R and GTI. I now use the diesel version of the same product for my SQ5 before each oil change.

I agree about the friction modifier - never used it. Modern oils are so good these days I really don't see the benefit for a street driven car. But it wont hurt so if you want to use it - go for it.

[Clinton]

Thanks for the replies, managed to get a bottle of ceratec online for pretty cheap so will see how we go. With the carbon cleaner are you supposed to use it before the service? Will give it a try.

Cheers

[Lucas_R]

Thanks for the replies, managed to get a bottle of ceratec online for pretty cheap so will see how we go. With the carbon cleaner are you supposed to use it before the service? Will give it a try.

Cheers

Yes use the carbon cleaner before you do an oil change.