Cost Effective Maintenance Reviews 2,298

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 702 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their effectiveness, noting improvements in vehicle performance, such as smoother engine operation, reduced noise, and better fuel economy. Many people appreciate the ease of ordering and the excellent customer service, highlighting the helpfulness of the staff. Reviewers frequently commend the fast and efficient delivery service, with many orders arriving sooner than expected. The quality of the products is often described as top-notch, with consumers expressing satisfaction with how well they work in various vehicles and for different purposes.

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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

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 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 2... 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 5 out of 5 stars

This FTC decarbonise has not done…

This FTC decarbonise has not done everything for my DPF regeneration it’s actually made it worse since using for over a month now my Ute is doing auto burns every 100 kms before was every 200 to 500 kms I will never buy again and don’t not recommend this product

March 9, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Purchase

Easy to follow website and eady purchase facilities. Be glad to review the product when it arrives.

I heard about your company from the car and bike garage that does my bike inspection as my bike sat unused for 3 years

April 1, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using these products for a few…

Been using these products for a few years now absolutely the best never had any issues.
With fuel shortages not knowing what’s coming from the bowsers these products are the best insurance you can get to keep fuel contamination out.
Had the items in 3 days excellent service.

March 27, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product for old diesels

I’ve had great results with the FTC Engine Decarbonizer and CRD fuel enhancer in my 2011 Pajero over the past couple of years. It’s got 300k on the clock and these products made a huge difference to performance, idling and smoke. My only criticism (and I’ve seen this in other reviews) is that the Ezypor cap leaks in hot weather and makes a huge mess in the boot and stains skin, paint, etc. Would be great to see a fix for this from them. Otherwise, highly recommended.

March 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Look no further for technical information

My experience was that it was easy to buy online especially given the amount of detailed information available. Despatch and delivery were prompt. I can't comment on the effectiveness of the product yet - in fact It's probably one of those things you may never know but these people certainly have a lot of information on injectors, fuels, etc etc.

March 4, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliability Rules

Ordered online, turned up within time stated.
I have been using Cost Effective products for a while now as a preventative maintenance tool for reliability.
Everything I've used the products in run smoother with no issues of unreliability. I do recommend these products.

March 17, 2026

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