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Old Jan 17, 2020 | 01:39 AM
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My dealer recommends me fuel additives annually, is it needed?

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Probably not needed, no. But at $13.50, might as well do it. Couldn't hurt.
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The fuel additive is nice for direct injected cars where the fuel injectors reach into the combustion chamber. I use Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner the tank before every oil change. It's the other MB approved fuel additive - I used this regularly on my DI cars and it worked very well for smooth operation. I just put a bottle in my wife's GLC before the first oil change. Techron is $8 USD here.. if they are offering the MB one for $13 and they do it with the service, may not be worth the hassle to get it elsewhere. Go for it.
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Originally Posted by jamespaul
My dealer recommends me fuel additives annually, is it needed?

https://www.mercedes-benz-shop.ca/en.../A000989254516
As long you use Top Tier gas Chevron, Shell or 76 you don’t need this.

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Thanks for the response.

I guess, a little preventative maintenance wouldnt hurt
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