Glossary / General

additives

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

They’re extra ingredients you can add to your car’s oil or gas that help keep the engine clean and running smoother.

Technical Definition

Additives are chemicals mixed into engine oil or fuel to improve performance, reduce wear, or clean components. They can include detergents, lubricants, and metal conditioners.

Hear It Discussed

"Is there any value to the additives that they sell at the service station that you just pour in?"
#2638: Melissa Strikes Back The Best of Car Talk 07:26

"So that... It does that in your vehicle when it gets cold out. So you've got to have additives and stuff in there to..."
The Automotive Advice Experts You Trust To Keep Your Car Going Under The Hood show 18:59

"...we then turn that into a base oil, and then we we blend in, you know, the very best additives to combine with that based dox."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 19, 2015 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 30:20