May 2021

W ith the country looking to be firmly on track to exit lockdown restrictions soon, motorists thoughts are beginning to turn to where they will be able to go on holiday. One thing that remains uncertain is the availability of overseas holidays and additional costs involved with COVID-19 testing. Based on recent news reports is seems that the British motorist will be playing it safe by booking a holiday at home – the so-called staycation. Conditions Mike Schlup, MD at Kalimex, the UK distributors of JLM Lubricants, commented: “Motorists are planning to dust off their barely used family transport and expect it to immediately be ready to whisk the whole family and luggage off to the lovely UK destination, without missing a beat. Hopefully they will check the tyres and fluid levels, as you should always do before a long journey. What they can’t do is check the conditions inside the fuel, engine or exhaust systems. Lack of use, or little use, can result in fuel contamination, excess deposits in the engine and clogged filters in the exhaust system. Much like an athlete about to undertake a marathon, the engine needs to be prepared and fully fit if it is going to last the distance. “This is where a high-quality multi-purpose additive will really come into its own. There may not be a specific or obvious problem that needs addressing, such as foulded injectors, sticking turbo or soot in the DPF, for which a dedicated additive would be recommended. A pre-journey all-purpose additive, such as the JLM Extreme Clean products, will treat and revive the vehicle from top to tail. With dedicated formulas for either diesel or petrol, the JLM treatments will help to stabilize the fuel, clean hard to remove carbon deposits from the engine and, in the case of the diesel formula, help the DPF to regenerate and burn off and excess soot. “The net result will be a healthier engine, less likely to breakdown with the added bonus of reduced emissions and improved fuel consumption, which is especially welcome on a long journey,” concluded Mike, “so now is good time to contact your customers and suggest a pre-staycation check-up for their vehicle, incorporating a good quality additive to help ensure a problem free journey.” For more information visit www.jlmlubricants.com Good money Meanwhile, LIQUI MOLY also offers a wide range of additives: "Good money can be earned with additives," said David Kaiser, Head of Research and Development with 38 AFTERMARKET MAY 2021 ADDITIVES AND CLEANERS www.aftermarketonline.net With vehicles under-used for a year and money tight all over, additives and cleaners could provide a host of benefits to both you and your customers IT ALL ADDS UP additive specialist LIQUI MOLY. “The professional is familiar with his tools and knows how to handle them. This applies equally to chemical tools, namely additives. In many cases, they are a clever choice not just from the technological point of view, but also in economic terms. “Modern engines are very sensitive to contamination in the system. This is the price we pay for their great efficiency. In order to prevent or eliminate problems, it's important to use cleaning additives as part of the day-to- day workshop routine. LIQUI MOLY offers Pro-Line Engine Flush to remove dirt and deposits from the oil circuit during an oil change. The fresh oil then goes into a clean engine, so it can achieve maximum performance. When it comes to cleaning the fuel system, LIQUI MOLY offers the Injection Cleaner for petrol engines and the Super Diesel Additive for diesel engines. Both additives remove deposits on the injection nozzles, thereby restoring original performance and fuel consumption. “A motor serviced in this way is less likely to cause problems on the road, and expensive repairs such as replacing the injectors can also be avoided. If you explain these advantages to customers, many are happy to invest a little extra in additives now to save a lot of money later.” This applies equally to older cars, perhaps more so according to David: “Older vehicles benefit from them even JLM Turbo Cleaner If you explain to customers, many are happy to invest a little in additives now to save a lot of money later ”