Cost Effective Maintenance Reviews 2,308

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 700 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, noting their effectiveness in improving engine performance, reducing noise, and enhancing fuel efficiency. Many people highlight the positive impact on their vehicles, with some reporting significant improvements in acceleration and overall engine health. The ordering process is frequently described as easy, and the delivery service is consistently lauded for its speed and efficiency, with many customers receiving their products promptly. Reviewers also appreciate the excellent customer service, finding the staff helpful and responsive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife's 2014 Mazda CX 5 with 2.2 diesel engine had issues on low oil pressure warning and (red color warning light) as well as the triangle with exclamation mark (red color). When checked, oil level... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 up... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guys to deal with,Jim is only a phone call away if needed.I’ve been using there fuel and engine treatments for bout 10 years and it’s always top notch stuff.never had any injection issues or fue... See more


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  1. Auto Parts Store

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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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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Limited Shef Life

I purchased FTC in a promotion pack 2 years ago. The second bottle now has a sediment on the bottom of it. When shaken it does not dissolve back into the liquid. I'm concerned that this will now foul the fuel filter and/or the pump. Nowhere in their literature is there any mention of shelf life. It's a very expensive product that apparently works well, but with the prospect of throwing out nearly a whole bottle make it extremely expensive. I travel only about 5 to 6k kilometers each year so I don't know if this product is for me.

March 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In my Kia K2900 truck with 350,000

In my Kia K2900 truck with 350,000, after one tank, I noticed improvement in acceleration response. After 2 tanks, it's like I have a new motor. Very peppy. I also used the decarbonizer on the Mrs Pajero with 330K but didn't tell her. 2 tanks in and I asked her how her car was running. She said "did you do something? Because it seems much smoother when I accelerate.". Good on you Cost Effective Maintenance. I've been telling everyone at work and have just started on the work fleet.

March 9, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Product

Very quick delivery and from using the product in the past I know there is a noticeable improvement in how the engine performs

March 2, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guys to deal with,Jim is only a…

Great guys to deal with,Jim is only a phone call away if needed.I’ve been using there fuel and engine treatments for bout 10 years and it’s always top notch stuff.never had any injection issues or fuel issues,that’s hard to find with new generation diesel’s

February 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HINO AC 140 bus camper with a WO6D engine…

I own a HINO bus camper powered by a WO6D engine. After 2 x double doses of FTC the engine idle improved within the first 150 klm's. With cold starts after the first tank full the engine no longer emits smoke. It was my brother who's a mechanic of many years who advised me about FTC and swears by it. Great company to deal with and I will use FTC in my SKID STEER, TOYOTA DYNA and ISUZU farm ute. Thanks for the great service CEM Team

December 14, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My second purchase. AAA

My second purchase.
Very fast standard delivery service.
Easy to use, economical and seems to be a good product for my 3.2 PX2 Ranger

February 24, 2026

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