Ease of ordering, also I’m a regular buyer of their products. Mainly CRD (CRD is for Diesel only) and FTC Decarbonizer which is a fantastic product in diesel and petrol vehicles. Latest purchase is cl... See more
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Cost Effective Maintenance have been solving Australia’s engine and machinery problems for over 30 years. Providing a highly concentrated range of Australian made products to solve your engine problems. Australia's number one supplier for fuel and oil additives.
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unit 2 18 Boron st, 4074, SUMNER PARK, Australia
- 0733766188
- admin@costeffective.com.au
- costeffective.com.au
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Early days, but van running well
Early days, but after the first treatment, the van seems to run smoother.
Easy website and fast delivery.
Products that really work
Products that really work in the real DIY world.
Fast delivery and easy to use website and great value bundles to suit both petrol and diesel vehicles.
Satisfied long term user
Started using diesel fuel additive and antiwear oil additive in 2012 in a Nissan D40 Navara. We did a big lap towing a 13 foot poptop van and a fully decked out rear canopy.
This was then upgraded to a 200series landcruiser and a 21 foot 3.5 t caravan which we used as our home and travelled full-time for 3 years.
In both cars I noticed reduced diesel clatter and quieter fuel pump. Engine always seemed to run smother with the fuel additive. The antiwear gave me a slight but noticeable increase in pressure and I used no oil between changes at 7500km. I still have the 200 series which has had an ECU remap and a trans remap to enhance the trans lock up kit fitted. Also have had a pro vent catch can fitted. Drains about 100 to 150ml each oil change.
200 series has 420000kms on it.
Recommend these products.
Great service & great product
Great service & great product. Been using for a couple of years now & really happy with what the products can do. Highly recommend these to anyone wanting to look after engine.
They accidentally sent the wrong item
They accidentally sent the wrong item. Efficiently sent the right one and was here by the next day. Very impressed.
great product
Reasonable delivery time and great product. Bought the Cleanpower injector cleaner and have experienced slightly more power and better fuel economy. Highly recommend
Visiting Cost Effective Maintenance…
Visiting Cost Effective Maintenance site was easy and very user friendly to navigate. Ordering the product I required was simple and fast, and I received the product within a two days.
Very efficient and very professional.
I'm one satisfied customer at the…
I'm one satisfied customer at the moment. Your product FTC carboniser did worked ! Cold start / vibration , almost gone and it's the second time i used the product .
First Timer…
This is the first time I have dealt with CEM and the first time using FTC Decarbonizer which was recommended by my repairer. Time will tell whether we see any improvements especially to my Nissan Patrol. Shipping was fast and efficient arriving within two days of ordering. Overall, I am extremely happy with the service and would highly recommend dealing with CEM. Keep up the great work!
Easy to order
Easy to order
Prompt delivery
Haven’t used it yet bought on the recommendation of a buddy I travel with will let you know
The product is good
The product is good, and works, easy to buy on-line, and fast delivery.
Great products at reasonable prices
Great products at reasonable prices. Delivery is mormally very quick. Have been using tgese products for many years now. Started to stop overheating of my old Nissan Patrol. Now I use to maintain my 200 series Landcruiser. Have serviced my sisters i30 diesel with these products. Has 259000km on the original engine. Still going strong.
The CRD fuel enhancer is a top line…
The CRD fuel enhancer is a top line product. I have used it in my Triton diesel for the last 150,000 klms and the engine just purrs along beautifully. With the latest fuel dilema, I reckon if there is any dirty diesel around the CRD fuel enhancer will take care of it, no problems.
Fast postage and quality product
Great products
Great products, First time user, definate repurchase, Great Value A+ high concentrate goes a long way for your $$$
Super Fast FREE!! Delivery 🚚 A+
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It was simple and easy is supplied good…
It was simple and easy is supplied good information on the product
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