Oil Additives are the supplementary fluids added to engine oil, fuel, and hydraulic systems to enhance performance, extend service life, or address specific operating conditions. Within Oil, this sub-category covers diesel fuel additives, engine oil enhancers, fuel system cleaners, and specialist additive products for plant, agricultural, and commercial vehicle applications.
Common products in this range include diesel fuel system cleaners (which dissolve carbon deposits in injectors and combustion chambers), cetane improvers (for cold-start performance and combustion quality), engine oil enhancers (for high-mileage engines or extreme-pressure applications), and anti-bacterial additives for diesel storage tanks where bacterial contamination of fuel is a known risk in agricultural and plant use. Parts For Machines is an Authorised Distributor and Seller of Shell, Castrol, and Q8 across the oil and lubricant range.
While Shell, Castrol, and Q8 lead the engine oil and hydraulic oil ranges, additive selection at this level is led by specialist formulations from the brand engine oil ranges — Castrol GTX additive packs and Shell Rimula service additives are the most common. Trade buyers using this section typically have a specific application in mind — pre-winter diesel additive treatment, fleet-wide engine oil enhancement, or a one-off fuel system clean on a problem unit. Filter by application type and pack size; product pages list compatible engines, dosage rates, and treatment intervals.
Most additive products ship in 1-litre or 5-litre pack sizes for individual or fleet treatment use; larger 20-litre packs are available for repeat-use workshop applications. For larger volumes, fleet contracts, or specific OEM-approved additive packs, contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583 or email [email protected] with the application detail and we will source the right product.
| API Gravity @ 15.6°C (60°F) | 41.7 |
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| Specific Gravity @ 15.6°C (60°F) | 0.8171 |
| Density, U.S. lb./gal. (kg/m³) @ 15.6°C (60°F) | 6.812 (816.2) |
| Flash Point, COC | 11°C (52°F) |
| Odor | Alcohol |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 1,000 litres of fuel |
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| Fuel Grade | EN590 diesel; Class A2 gas oil |
| CFPP, EN590 winter, untreated | -15C |
| CFPP, EN590 winter, treated | -26C |
| CFPP, Class A2 winter, untreated | -15C |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 5,000 litres of fuel |
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| Fuel Grade | Kerosene |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 2,000 litres of fuel |
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| Fuel Grade | Gas oil BS2869 A2 |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Dilution | Varies by application - see dilution chart |
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| Base | Water based |
| Soil Penetration | 30cm |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Appearance | Clear Amber Liquid |
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| Odour | Solvent |
| Odour Threshold | Not determined |
| pH Neat | Not applicable |
| Freezing Point | Not determined |
| State | Liquid |
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| Flash point °C | >65 |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Autoflammability °C | >200 |
| Odour | Characteristic odour |
| State | Liquid |
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| Boiling point/range°C | 100 |
| Colour | Dark green |
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Flammability limits %: lower: Not applicable
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| Odour | Perceptible odour |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 2,000 litres of diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Grade | EN590 diesel / DERV |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 1,000 litres of fuel |
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| Application | Tank, pipework and vessel cleaner |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 2,000 litres of fuel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Grade | Gas oil and marine gas oil; DMA, DMB, DMX, DMZ |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 2,000 litres of fuel |
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| Fuel Grade | Gas oil |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Appearance | Clear Blue Fluid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Bland |
| Odour Threshold | Not determined |
| pH Neat | Not determined |
| Freezing Point | 0°c typical |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 2,000 litres of fuel |
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| Fuel Grade | Paraffinic fuels BS EN15940 (GTL and HVO) |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| State | Liquid |
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| Colour | Dark red |
| Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Evaporation rate | Moderate |
| Oxidising | Not applicable. |
| Appearance | Liquid amber in colour |
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| Odour | Slightly oily odour |
| pH | Not applicable |
| Vapour Pressure | Not applicable |
| Vapour Density | Not available |
| Appearance | Clear Blue Fluid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Bland |
| Odour Threshold | Not determined |
| pH Neat | Not determined |
| Freezing Point | 0°c typical |
| API Gravity @ 15.6°C (60°F) | 34.7 |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity @ 15.6°C (60°F) | 0.8512 |
| Density, U.S. lb./gal. (kg/m³) @ 15.6°C (60°F) | 7.104 (851.2) |
| Flash Point, Grabner | 176°C (349°F) |
| Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C (212°F) | 7.27 |
| Treat Rate | 200ml to 1,000 litres of heating oil |
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| Fuel Grade | Domestic kerosene BS2869 C2 |
| Fragrance | Unfragranced |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| Treat Rate | 200ml to 1,000 litres of heating oil |
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| Fuel Grade | Domestic kerosene BS2869 C2 |
| Biocide Level | Protect |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| State | Liquid |
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| Colour | Dark red |
| Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Evaporation rate | Moderte |
| Oxidising | Not applicable |
| Treat Rate | 1 litre to 3,000 litres of fuel |
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| Fuel Grade | Industrial and commercial fuel oil |
| Pack Size | 5 litre |
| State | Liquid |
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| Colour | Colourless |
| Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Evaporation rate | Slow |
| Oxidising | Not applicable |
| State | Liquid |
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Flammability limits %: lower: No data available
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| Colour | Red |
| Flash point°C | 42 |
| Odour | Solvent |
| State | Liquid |
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Flammability limits %: lower: No data available
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| Colour | Orange |
| Flash point°C | 42 |
| Odour | Solvent |
| State | Liquid |
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| Viscosity test method | Kinematic viscosity in 10-6 m2/s at 40°C (ISO 3219) |
| Colour | Dark brown |
| Boiling point/range°C | >250 |
| Odour | Perceptible odour |
| State | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Viscosity test method | Kinematic viscosity in 10-6 m2/s at 40°C (ISO 3104/3105) |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Boiling point/range°C | 140-250 |
| Odour | Solvent |
| Appearance | Slightly viscous liquid. |
|---|---|
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Colour | Clear |
| Solubility | Insoluble |
| Ph | 1% Solution Not pertinent |
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