Sasol warns motorists against using petrol saving pill

Sasol warns motorists against using petrol saving pill

Motorists beware!

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With the recent petrol price hike, energy and fuel company Sasol has warned motorists about using a pill that could 'save your petrol'. 

This fuel saving pill, which comes in a black and green sachet, has been identified as something that could potentially damage your car and its engine. 

WATCH: People will do just about anything to save on fuel

These pills are alleged to reduce fuel consumption and boost a vehicle's performance on the road. 

According to Sasol, the pill is nothing more than a scam.

According to Sasol technically advisor Adrian Velaers, they have tested the pills in four different types of car engines and the results still maintained that there was no difference made at all. 

Read more: Consumers 'at breaking point' amid another massive fuel price hike

“Velaers expressed that, these pills claim that they can save you 10% to 30% in fuel consumption, but they did absolutely nothing.” 

Motorists will do just about anything to save money on petrol
Motorists will do just about anything to save money on petrol. Image: Pexels

As much as we can't change the constant increase in petrol prices, we can save fuel by applying a few measures.

Read more: ECR's Top 5- Efficient ways to save on fuel for South African motorists

Check out our piece on effective ways to save on petrol. These include joining a lift club to work, refraining from driving when you could walk, blasting the air-conditioning, and checking your tyre pressure. 

Below is a video on how to check your tyre pressure properly. 

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