Fuel System Cleaner: Which do you swear by?
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Fuel System Cleaner: Which do you swear by?
Well i went over to pep boys and wanted a really good fuel system cleaner.
I have a problem with my car, when im going really fast in a long corner, the fuel cuts off... One of the reasons is probably because I have low fuel (less than half a tank of gas) or the injectors are DIRTY.
Well Today it cut off while I was driving through a somewhat sharp turn and it cut off then kicked back in...Felt like I had maaad VTEC.
I was going to buy some valvolene fuel system cleaner till I saw this bottle of Redline fuel system cleaner, treats up to 100 gallons. They tell you to use the whole bottle for the first time then like 4-5 capfulls every 10 gallons afterwards. (the bottle is marked)
I figure this stuff is some good strong stuff so I buy it (5.99 aint too bad either)
I just put it in so I cant say if i notice that they are spraying better or ive gotten back to my normal acceleration.
Now the question, What fuel system/fuel injector cleaner do you swear by??
I have a problem with my car, when im going really fast in a long corner, the fuel cuts off... One of the reasons is probably because I have low fuel (less than half a tank of gas) or the injectors are DIRTY.
Well Today it cut off while I was driving through a somewhat sharp turn and it cut off then kicked back in...Felt like I had maaad VTEC.
I was going to buy some valvolene fuel system cleaner till I saw this bottle of Redline fuel system cleaner, treats up to 100 gallons. They tell you to use the whole bottle for the first time then like 4-5 capfulls every 10 gallons afterwards. (the bottle is marked)
I figure this stuff is some good strong stuff so I buy it (5.99 aint too bad either)
I just put it in so I cant say if i notice that they are spraying better or ive gotten back to my normal acceleration.
Now the question, What fuel system/fuel injector cleaner do you swear by??
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Rep Power: 350 yea when going above 60pmh usually around 70mph on a highway onramp the car goes crazy and cuts off...then for a lil bit im unable to rev past 3k...Turned the car off once on the highway and cut it back on and the problem was gone.
If not what I had mentioned what else could be the problem?
If not what I had mentioned what else could be the problem?
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I had the same problem with my old 97 EX on the freeway. Back then I didn't know too much about cars so I would just down shift into 4th and then back to 5th and it used to fix the problem for me.
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Originally Posted by zen_master
ok,
some said that chevron techron is good...some said it's useless...
some said that greased lighting fuel system cleaner is good....some said it's gonna make ur plugs turn green....
what should we do?
now im even afraid to use em..
some said that chevron techron is good...some said it's useless...
some said that greased lighting fuel system cleaner is good....some said it's gonna make ur plugs turn green....
what should we do?
now im even afraid to use em..
Honda has its own kind of fuel sysytem cleaner! I gotta do my 90,000 mile service this week and they told me its time to use it. So there gonna use there own fuel system cleaner. I'll keep updated on how it is.. either way if somthing goes wrong , honda gotta fix it.. keep u guys updated!!!
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Rep Power: 295 Greased Lighting Fuel System Cleaner, I used Chevrons but did no good.
Yes the GL Fuel Sysmtes Cleaner did turn my spark plugs a little green, not much at all it might have been my minds since it was suggested on the board, but with a few miles on the car the where back to normal.
Yes the GL Fuel Sysmtes Cleaner did turn my spark plugs a little green, not much at all it might have been my minds since it was suggested on the board, but with a few miles on the car the where back to normal.
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Honda has its own kind of fuel sysytem cleaner! I gotta do my 90,000 mile service this week and they told me its time to use it. So there gonna use there own fuel system cleaner. I'll keep updated on how it is.. either way if somthing goes wrong , honda gotta fix it.. keep u guys updated!!!
u can find em on the dealer or.........most likely, on GM dealer.
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Techron is useless. Very mild and doesn't do anything. I have proof.
Use greased lightning and huge difference! Engine sounds very good without any ricey growling noises. I took it to 6500rpms and it pulled the whole way up. Yes it stains the plugs a bit, but you can always just take them out and wipe it off after the tank of gas is done. Great stuff.
Use greased lightning and huge difference! Engine sounds very good without any ricey growling noises. I took it to 6500rpms and it pulled the whole way up. Yes it stains the plugs a bit, but you can always just take them out and wipe it off after the tank of gas is done. Great stuff.
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Rep Power: 787 How do you know? Alot of these cleaners meet or exceed cleaning standards of BMW/mercedes testing. I've actually looked at my pistons, and I can feel a difference after the last one I tried.
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Rep Power: 278 I have never, ever used cleaners. Never had problems, all cars ran great into the 150k's and even 250,000 miles. Don't use bargain gas. I use 67, mostly, and my station is always busy so they always have fresh gas in the tanks. So no sediments or rust.
I think cleaners are over rated. I used to rebuild a carburettor or 2 in my days, and the problem was rarely the fuel, but the crap that got in through a bad/cheap/or dirty air filter.
If your car suddenly acts up, it may have gotten some bad gas from the last station. It'll go away on the next fill.
I got gas a few years ago, and the car at some point refused to start. After a LOT of troubleshooting, I finally drained the tank. Out came mostly water. It wouldn't even light! No fuel system cleaner would have helped there. (Duh)
Point is, you can spend your money on whatever you want. But you shouldn't need any cleaners for the injectors. By the time they may need cleaning, they are likely worn and should be replaced anyway.
Just use decent fuel from a station that DOESN'T water their gas down, and has good turnover. You'll never have problems.
I think cleaners are over rated. I used to rebuild a carburettor or 2 in my days, and the problem was rarely the fuel, but the crap that got in through a bad/cheap/or dirty air filter.
If your car suddenly acts up, it may have gotten some bad gas from the last station. It'll go away on the next fill.
I got gas a few years ago, and the car at some point refused to start. After a LOT of troubleshooting, I finally drained the tank. Out came mostly water. It wouldn't even light! No fuel system cleaner would have helped there. (Duh)
Point is, you can spend your money on whatever you want. But you shouldn't need any cleaners for the injectors. By the time they may need cleaning, they are likely worn and should be replaced anyway.
Just use decent fuel from a station that DOESN'T water their gas down, and has good turnover. You'll never have problems.
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Rep Power: 0 I noticed that u guys r havin these problems when takin turns and goin fast. I think it might be the lack of gas in ur tank. On a long turn goin real fast all the gas goes to the side of the tank where the fuel line cannot pick it up. You feel like its getting cut off because at high speed ur car uses more gasoline so it is more noticeable.
I dont know thas jus my guess. LOL
I dont know thas jus my guess. LOL
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Originally Posted by Tinman
I have never, ever used cleaners. Never had problems, all cars ran great into the 150k's and even 250,000 miles. Don't use bargain gas. I use 67, mostly, and my station is always busy so they always have fresh gas in the tanks. So no sediments or rust.
I think cleaners are over rated. I used to rebuild a carburettor or 2 in my days, and the problem was rarely the fuel, but the crap that got in through a bad/cheap/or dirty air filter.
If your car suddenly acts up, it may have gotten some bad gas from the last station. It'll go away on the next fill.
I got gas a few years ago, and the car at some point refused to start. After a LOT of troubleshooting, I finally drained the tank. Out came mostly water. It wouldn't even light! No fuel system cleaner would have helped there. (Duh)
Point is, you can spend your money on whatever you want. But you shouldn't need any cleaners for the injectors. By the time they may need cleaning, they are likely worn and should be replaced anyway.
Just use decent fuel from a station that DOESN'T water their gas down, and has good turnover. You'll never have problems.
I think cleaners are over rated. I used to rebuild a carburettor or 2 in my days, and the problem was rarely the fuel, but the crap that got in through a bad/cheap/or dirty air filter.
If your car suddenly acts up, it may have gotten some bad gas from the last station. It'll go away on the next fill.
I got gas a few years ago, and the car at some point refused to start. After a LOT of troubleshooting, I finally drained the tank. Out came mostly water. It wouldn't even light! No fuel system cleaner would have helped there. (Duh)
Point is, you can spend your money on whatever you want. But you shouldn't need any cleaners for the injectors. By the time they may need cleaning, they are likely worn and should be replaced anyway.
Just use decent fuel from a station that DOESN'T water their gas down, and has good turnover. You'll never have problems.
in a station that seems to always have fresh gas and without sediments or rust. So for you fuel cleaners and cleaning your injectors are “overrated”, and I agree with you, some cleaners are overrated, but they do work to some extent.You are saying that nobody should need to use fuel cleaner, well I agree and disagree, some people don’t use premium gas, they go for the cheap stuff and who can blame them given that gas prices are too high. In my town there is only two, so called, good gas stations Chevron, and 76, both which are always deserted cause their prices are above the roof. Once in a wile you will see a guy with a Corvette, a Porch or the guy with a rice out Daewood there but that’s about it.
I drive my car about 27k – 33k miles a year. I put gas were ever and whenever I need too some days its 76, some days its Bob’s Gas and Rental Movies. So in my case I do need to use fuel cleaners.
This guy asked for help regarding fuel cleaner, lets help this guy out, by giving him our experiences with fuel cleaner for we don’t know his situation on why he need it. Good advice such as yours is always good and welcome, I just wanted to point out cases in which some one would need to use a fuel cleaner.
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Rep Power: 0 When do you fill-up your tank? You might have deposits in your tank. If you drive close to empty, the deposits wil settle at the bottom and get sucked into the injection system to be burnt up in the engine. The refuel your car any go on about your life. You can also try using a fuel treatment that also treats water if it is in your tank.
btw, the Honda fuel treatment would be a good idea. It's like $100, but I believe they take off the im clean the ports and injectors. You can call them and ask all that they do.
btw, the Honda fuel treatment would be a good idea. It's like $100, but I believe they take off the im clean the ports and injectors. You can call them and ask all that they do.
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Fella's try Fuel Power by Lube Control www.lubecontrol.com. Comes highly recommended by the folks at www.bobistheoilguy.com and by Terry Dyson of Dyson Analysis.
Very good product and will not hurt your 02 sensors.
Very good product and will not hurt your 02 sensors.
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Originally Posted by Tinman
I have never, ever used cleaners. Never had problems, all cars ran great into the 150k's and even 250,000 miles. Don't use bargain gas. I use 67, mostly, and my station is always busy so they always have fresh gas in the tanks. So no sediments or rust.
I think cleaners are over rated. I used to rebuild a carburettor or 2 in my days, and the problem was rarely the fuel, but the crap that got in through a bad/cheap/or dirty air filter.
If your car suddenly acts up, it may have gotten some bad gas from the last station. It'll go away on the next fill.
I got gas a few years ago, and the car at some point refused to start. After a LOT of troubleshooting, I finally drained the tank. Out came mostly water. It wouldn't even light! No fuel system cleaner would have helped there. (Duh)
Point is, you can spend your money on whatever you want. But you shouldn't need any cleaners for the injectors. By the time they may need cleaning, they are likely worn and should be replaced anyway.
Just use decent fuel from a station that DOESN'T water their gas down, and has good turnover. You'll never have problems.
I think cleaners are over rated. I used to rebuild a carburettor or 2 in my days, and the problem was rarely the fuel, but the crap that got in through a bad/cheap/or dirty air filter.
If your car suddenly acts up, it may have gotten some bad gas from the last station. It'll go away on the next fill.
I got gas a few years ago, and the car at some point refused to start. After a LOT of troubleshooting, I finally drained the tank. Out came mostly water. It wouldn't even light! No fuel system cleaner would have helped there. (Duh)
Point is, you can spend your money on whatever you want. But you shouldn't need any cleaners for the injectors. By the time they may need cleaning, they are likely worn and should be replaced anyway.
Just use decent fuel from a station that DOESN'T water their gas down, and has good turnover. You'll never have problems.
Thats exactly what im sayin, i use A crappy K&N filter and a K&N oil filter, i know i have sediments and crap in the engine... So Which cleaner should i use?
Originally Posted by Green Civic
When do you fill-up your tank? You might have deposits in your tank. If you drive close to empty, the deposits wil settle at the bottom and get sucked into the injection system to be burnt up in the engine. The refuel your car any go on about your life. You can also try using a fuel treatment that also treats water if it is in your tank.
btw, the Honda fuel treatment would be a good idea. It's like $100, but I believe they take off the im clean the ports and injectors. You can call them and ask all that they do.
btw, the Honda fuel treatment would be a good idea. It's like $100, but I believe they take off the im clean the ports and injectors. You can call them and ask all that they do.
And yea I heard the GM industrial strength one is like 69 dollars...and that one probably can hurt the o2 sensors..I remember them saying you should only use
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Rep Power: 787 Use greased lightning. It worked wonders, but there is no way to fix engine damage caused by dirt that wasn't filtered enough. I'm gonna try the lucas cleaner next time.
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Originally Posted by gearbox
Use greased lightning. It worked wonders, but there is no way to fix engine damage caused by dirt that wasn't filtered enough. I'm gonna try the lucas cleaner next time.
same here....ill spend the 50 bucks
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Originally Posted by Free
Fella's try Fuel Power by Lube Control www.lubecontrol.com. Comes highly recommended by the folks at www.bobistheoilguy.com and by Terry Dyson of Dyson Analysis.
Very good product and will not hurt your 02 sensors.
Very good product and will not hurt your 02 sensors.
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Originally Posted by Free
Fella's try Fuel Power by Lube Control www.lubecontrol.com. Comes highly recommended by the folks at www.bobistheoilguy.com and by Terry Dyson of Dyson Analysis.
Very good product and will not hurt your 02 sensors.
Very good product and will not hurt your 02 sensors.
Originally Posted by TurboDieselDrew
I agree with this guy!!!! Everything else is just a pointless waste of money!
I just bought Auto-RX & will try it on my transmission and oil.
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Originally Posted by zen_master
how's ur BG-44 working for ya???
i used the 44k in my old eclipse gsx and i dont remember how well it worked, probably not very good if i cant remember. but this is just off "Feel".. things couldve improved and i just didnt know.
