Niterra lists 5 precautions to avoid fuels of dubious quality

In addition to engine problems, fuel pumps, spark plugs, oxygen and fuel level sensors, The use of low-quality fuels generates environmental damage due to the increased emission of polluting gases

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São Paulo, August 2023 - Niterra, Japanese multinational owner of the NGK and NTK brands and specialist in components for ignition systems and sensors for injection systems, recommends important preventive measures to avoid the purchase of low-quality fuels. In addition to causing problems to various components of the vehicle, as an engine, fuel pumps, fuel level sensor, spark plugs and oxygen sensors, The use of these fuels generates environmental damage due to the increase in the emission of polluting gases.

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The influence of quality fuels on automotive performance is evident and manifests itself through less waste accumulation, adequate consumption and control of pollutant emissions. The opposite effect is perceived through the use of lower quality fuels.

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"Signs such as the sudden increase in consumption and unusual noises in the engine, especially at low speeds and high load, common in speed resumptions with the use of longer gears, indicate problems related to fuel quality.", explains Hiromori Mori, Technical Assistance Consultant at Niterra Brasil. The expert suggests checking the engine when detecting these clues and reinforces that the choice of quality fuels is crucial for proper automotive performance.

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When vehicle or engine components are frequently exposed to poor quality fuels, damage may arise as evidenced by a more difficult engine start., especially when cold, irregular slow gait, failure to accelerate and noise in the engine when resuming speeds with the use of a longer gear. "When components already show signs of damage, there's not much the user can do. He must take the car to his trusted mechanic for an evaluation and regularization of the engine and the vehicle.", indicates Mori.

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According to Mori, It is possible to avoid the contact of the vehicle with fuels of dubious quality with five basic precautions:

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1- Avoid very low prices, beware: the high price is not indicative of quality;

2- Do not use additives outside the recommendation of the automaker;

3- Always supply at the same station in order to facilitate the identification of the problem;

4- Request invoice at the time of purchase, In this way we have how to prove the supply of the vehicle;

5- Pay attention to signs of engine or vehicle failure.

"The consumer must always be provided with information, which are easily found on the internet. It is possible to consult evaluations on filling stations and check the quality of fuels through the ANP (National Petroleum Agency, Natural Gas and Biofuels). Sites like Procon and Complain Here also provide information regarding customer complaints", says Mori.