There are a lot of
additives in modern
gasoline chemistry to keep up with the new higher performance cars and to provide for a longer life for your car's
engine.
antiknock compounds - Increase octane number
scavengers - Remove combustion products of antiknock compounds
combustion chamber additives - Suppress surface ignition and spark plug deposit modifiers fouling
antioxidants - Provide storage stability
metal deactivators - Supplement storage stability
antirust agents - Prevent rusting in gasoline-handling systems
anti-icing agents - Suppress carburetor and fuel system freezing
detergents - Control carburetor and induction system cleanliness
upper cylinder lubricants - Lubricate upper cylinder areas and control intake system deposits
dyes - Indicate presence of antiknock compounds and identify makes and grades of gasoline