Long drives, hours spent photographing and assessing a vehicle, as well as getting caught in traffic, are all part of the job here at Sgcarmart. But all this also means that to us, a car with a smooth-running engine can make all the difference to the quality of a workday.
And part of what keeps an engine running smoothly is the quality of the fuel that it runs on.
We join Esso to find out just what are the differences between the various types of fuels available at the pump and to learn more about what goes into their premium fuel, SynergyTM Supreme+.
Giving you the best experience with every drive
For those that want the best experience with every drive, Esso's Synergy fuels are the fuels to go for. Synergy fuels are engineered to help protect and keep your engine clean, while providing better fuel economy and performance - giving your car the care it deserves.
Synergy Regular, Synergy Extra and Synergy Supreme+ all have a friction modifier additive that helps to reduce friction so that moving parts in your engine work more efficiently.
Synergy Extra is developed as a high-performance petrol and contains 20% more additives than Synergy Regular. Synergy Supreme+ is Esso's best-ever fuel designed to reduce engine deposit build-up, wear and tear, and corrosion, so that you can enjoy smoother drives, improved performance and better fuel economy.
This friction modifier additive coats and sticks to the surfaces of components that see surface-to-surface contact, such as between the piston rings and cylinder walls, ensuring that both surfaces continue to easily glide past each other.
Helping you to go further after every pump
But that's not all that Esso's Synergy fuels has to offer. The lineup of fuels also come with detergents that arrest the build-up of power-sapping deposits in your engine.
Synergy Supreme+ petrol from Esso, with its advanced cleaning formulation, not only removes the build-up of deposits from your engine's intake valves to improve efficiency, but helps keep them clean as well. These detergents target deposits that build up in engine components including the injectors and intake valves and can cause decreased fuel economy, increased emissions, and reduced engine performance.
If you've been driving the same car for a few years, you may have observed that your vehicle can no longer deliver the same fuel economy that it could when new; this carbon buildup is likely to be a contributing factor. This will not only lead to you paying more at the pumps, but will also adversely affect your driving experience, as an inefficient engine needs to work even harder to deliver the same amount of acceleration.
Thankfully, Synergy Supreme+ has been formulated to provide improved performance in vehicles that can benefit from higher octane, so you can be reassured that your car is running more efficiently than if it were using unadditised petrol.
Keeping your engine running smoothly
Looking to keep your engine running smoothly? Then your choice of fuel, along with regular maintenance, is crucial.
The aforementioned friction modifier additive which you get in Esso's Synergy fuels also helps reduce wear between these parts as they glide past each other. Over time, accumulated wear on components can lead to inefficient engine operation. Be sure to fill up with a fuel that comes with these anti-corrosion and anti-wear benefits!
But that's not all that Esso's line of fuels offer. The Synergy fuels also come with a corrosion inhibitor, perfect for ensuring that all the metal components within your engine do not see unintended oxidation and rust, which also contributes to accelerated wear.
Here for every driver
Whether it's a smoother drive you're looking for, or simply to keep your engine running cleanly and efficiently, Esso's Synergy fuels, and especially its Synergy Supreme+, are the fuels to go for.
Look out for Esso's Synergy fuels which are available at a total of 60 stations all across Singapore. Locate your nearest station here!
Celebrating 20 years of creating a better experience for all
Come celebrate with Esso! Esso and FairPrice Group are marking 20 years of their partnership and are celebrating with a host of promotions. Watch out for fortnightly Roaring Deals in the convenience stores at Esso stations, check out the Digital Loyalty Stamp program on the Esso App, as well as the Charity Carwash 2023 taking place on 23 September 2023. Held at six participating Esso Stations, this year's goal is to raise at least $100,000 for the Children's Aid Society, to help underprivileged children, youth and their families.
Drive down to Esso Ang Mo Kio 8, Esso Lorong Chuan, Esso Tampines 9, Esso Toa Payoh Lorong 2, Esso West Coast, or Esso Yishun to get your car washed for a minimum donation of $20. The first 150 customers per participating station will also receive a goodie bag worth $20.
