Anyone use Dipetane?

[jezport]

Read all sorts about the stuff but wonder if anyone here has used / uses it.
Good, bad, indifferent?

 

[Ditcha]

Nowt like a good snake oil thread

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I remember the "Spitfire Multi-Spark", wouldn't happen to be that one would it.
There was always a guy demonstrating and flogging them at every autojumble I went to.

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Yes, if not that something very similar.
Mike.

 

[jezport]

So jezport are you tempted, the reviews online on various forums seem very good.

Yes, ordered some for my Jag

 

[tacr2man]

I think it will improve economy by at least 1:1000 , not sure if it will keep the vehicle dry in a rainstorm tho !

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[denisejoe]

I have a 2.8 jtd passed emissions test every year no additives at all

 

[jezport]

I have a 2.8 jtd passed emissions test every year no additives at all

It would at that age as long as its not blowing black smoke

 

[EuroTrotters]

I use Redex regular treatment. Petrol and Diesel.

I tried it because I saw it tested on a TV program over some miles.

We always had nearly new and one brand new motorhome with no exhaust issues. However, when we got our then, 14 year old motorhome 4 years or so ago. It was quite smokey. It had a good run to the UK from where we purchased it, Granada Spain. But, still smoked. Oil changes did nothing.

So I started adding Redex Regular Diesel Treatment. Within 3 tanks, it was almost clear of smoking.

I also had an issue with an Audi A3 DPF light. Redex DPF cleaner sorted that too.

 

[CazPaul]

I use Redex regular treatment. Petrol and Diesel.

I tried it because I saw it tested on a TV program over some miles.

We always had nearly new and one brand new motorhome with no exhaust issues. However, when we got our then, 14 year old motorhome 4 years or so ago. It was quite smokey. It had a good run to the UK from where we purchased it, Granada Spain. But, still smoked. Oil changes did nothing.

So I started adding Redex Regular Diesel Treatment. Within 3 tanks, it was almost clear of smoking.

I also had an issue with an Audi A3 DPF light. Redex DPF cleaner sorted that too.

Do you still use it every fill up or just occasionally now?

 

[fullfat]

Nowt like a good snake oil thread

Beats a couple of bottles of DR. Good

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[EuroTrotters]

Do you still use it every fill up or just occasionally now?

Almost every tank. And I think it feels like a bit more umph

 

[CazPaul]

Did anybody try the dipetane long term and how was it?
jezport

 

[jezport]

Did anybody try the dipetane long term and how was it?
jezport

I used it on my Jag, but sold the car shortly after, so cant really judge.

 

[driftwood]

I use Dipotane, I have failed emissions tests in the past and added it after for a tank and the cars sailed through on retest, also more power. I don't know about using it in modern engines but I use it on everything older than 10yrs, Only use it now before the test or if i have a dodgy injector, its a good cleaner

 

[pete2020]

Read all sorts about the stuff but wonder if anyone here has used / uses it.
Good, bad, indifferent?

Yes I use it worth a petrol car and it’s very good. It does something to improve fuel combustion and I definitely get more mileage from it. The other big thing is the quietness and smoothness from the engine. I’m quite sceptical with a lot of so called automotive “innovations” but I do like Dipetane. I call it cough mixture for an engine. The other problem I have is a slightly rough idle which I have worked hard to fix. Only Dipetane worked on that score.

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[pete2020]

“With”

 

[varaizian]

Not long ago, on our previous Euro 5 Ducato, I tried using an injector cleaner before a long trip around France, Spain & Portugal because it said to use one bottle to every 6 full tanks of fuel. Half way round I got a dashboard warning about the catalytic converter or something similar that I had never seen before or since. Turned off and started again and it had disappeared. I don't believe in coincidences and, like BouncyBoatFolk, I am quite cynical and have a deep suspicion of such claims. Not for me either.

 

[ctc]

It'll probably make your farts smell better though!

Making fun of some of my problems is most unfair, and that stuff doesn't work.

 

[pete2020]

Not long ago, on our previous Euro 5 Ducato, I tried using an injector cleaner before a long trip around France, Spain & Portugal because it said to use one bottle to every 6 full tanks of fuel. Half way round I got a dashboard warning about the catalytic converter or something similar that I had never seen before or since. Turned off and started again and it had disappeared. I don't believe in coincidences and, like BouncyBoatFolk, I am quite cynical and have a deep suspicion of such claims. Not for me either.

Dipetane not injector cleaner though

 

[Ingwe]

On here it’s either for rheumatism or erectile issues

Or erectile tissues if it works

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[Spriddler]

Prunes are said to be better than dipetane.

 

[Ingwe]

Prunes are said to be better than dipetane.

Do you eat them or rub them on? Asking for a friend.

 

[Spriddler]

On here it’s either for rheumatism or erectile issues

Odd innit, that the same stuff can cure as well as promote stiffness.
I imagine that with the wrong dosage you could find yourself in the unfortunate position of having even stiffer joints and needing nothing for the weekend, Sir.

 

[Christy]

I have always used Archoil as recommended by the previous owner, the van passes the MOT emissions, what else do you need? It's a 3.0l Ducato so not environmentally friendly.View attachment 460247View attachment 460248

mine passes MOT omissions without it - just saying

 

[jockaneezer]

I regularly get the "engine" icon lighting up on my diesel V40 to say the egr valve is probably a bit clogged. I dosed for 3 full tanks with Dipetane, and it did nothing, sometimes takes a couple of bottles of STP to get the light off.

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[varaizian]

Dipetane not injector cleaner though

No, absolutely not, but it is just the idea of putting stuff in the tank that I don't properly understand that puts me off. I have never seen Fiat's opinion of it either and they ought to know!

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Odd innit, that the same stuff can cure as well as promote stiffness.
I imagine that with the wrong dosage you could find yourself in the unfortunate position of having even stiffer joints and needing nothing for the weekend, Sir.

Or a stiff neck!!
I personally take the blue bills for hygiene reasons, it helps to stop me piddling on my boots