HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Houston-based Additech, has patented the only "tune-up at the pump" fuel additive service. This unique fuel additive delivery system dispenses and blends specialty fuel additives into gasoline while consumers pump their gas, allowing consumers to conveniently perform routine auto maintenance while they fuel their vehicle.
Through normal engine wear and tear, carbon deposits begin to build-up on fuel system and engine parts in as little as 1500 miles.
"Additech improves a vehicle's performance by removing carbon deposits that build up in fuel injectors, intake valves and combustion chambers over time, resulting in more efficient fuel combustion," said Andy Austin, Additech president. "Customers are reporting that they get better gas mileage with Additech's convenient fuel additive system."
Tips to Increase Gas Mileage
With gas prices going higher and higher, regular auto maintenance can help increase your gas mileage and fuel efficiency while lowering your fuel consumption. Additech recommends that consumers:
-- Check tires -- Keep tire pressure at recommended levels
-- Clean air filter -- Change air filter regularly
-- Change oil -- Change oil regularly and use the recommended grade of
motor oil
-- Drive sensibly -- Avoid unnecessary acceleration and breaking and
observe the speed limit
-- Keep engine tuned -- Fix a car that is noticeably out of tune or
has failed an emissions test
-- Keep fuel system clean -- Use fuel additives to remove carbon
deposits from your fuel system
That savings adds up. A vehicle that gets 30 MPG will cost you $167 less to fuel each year than one that gets 27 MPG (assuming 15,000 miles of driving annually and a fuel cost of $3.00). Over a period of 5 years, the 30 MPG vehicle will save you $835.
"Our products also lubricate vital engine parts, including piston rings and upper cylinder walls where 45% of the engine frictional power loss occurs," stated Ralph Koehrer, Additech CEO.
Less than 15% of the energy in gasoline is actually converted into road power; most of the fuel energy is wasted due to exhaust and friction within the engine.
Additech offers four products ranging in price from $1.98 -- $13.95:
-- Maximum Protection -- A complete fuel system clean-up and
lubrication for the upper cylinder engine parts
-- 50K Renew -- A complete extra strength fuel system clean-up and
lubrication, specifically formulated for vehicles with 50,000 or
more miles
-- Mileage Booster -- Cleans vital fuel system parts and improves gas
mileage
-- Every Day Engine Care -- Prevents deposits from building up in your
fuel system
Additech operates its system at nearly 1,500 fueling positions across 18 states at major retailer fuel centers and expects to have the systems installed at over 2,000 fueling positions in over 450 sites by year-end. To find an Additech location near you go to: http://locations.additech.com/Find_An_Additech_Site.aspx
"MurphyUSA, operator of the majority of Wal-Mart gas stations, was the first fuel retailer to introduce Additech's concept," said Hank Heithaus, MurphyUSA, Sr. Vice President. "It's become a big win for our customers -- we are helping them save gas and take better care of their engines."
About Additech
Additech, Inc., headquartered in Houston, TX, builds and operates a unique at-the-pump marketing and distribution system of branded fuel additives that combines the advantages of physical point-of-purchase retailing at the gas pump with real-time direct-to-consumer interactive marketing technology.
Additech's "tune-up at the pump" engine care service dispenses and blends specialty fuel additives into gasoline while consumers pump their gasoline, resulting in improved gas mileage, better performance, and longer life for consumers' vehicles.
For more information visit Additech's website at www.additech.com