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TECH Q&A CHEMICAL COST-CUTTING

The recent increase in fuel prices has left most people feeling that driving a car is expensive. Whilst you can shop around every time you fill up, use your car less and drive more sedately, there are other ways to save even more money. We are talking about the hidden costs of running a car, such as servicing and using the right oils, flushes, cleaners and additives. In the long term, this should help reduce the risk of problems that could in turn cost even more money, but is it worth spending so much on good-quality oils and extra on cleaners and additives that may or may not be proven to work? We asked the experts at LIQUI MOLY for the answers.

GOOD GRADES

We realise it’s important to use the correct grade of oil in an engine, but surely all 5W-30 is the same, and if so, does using the

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