Apr 2, 2014 - 9:54 AM
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Some dude from auto zone told me to add some fuel injector cleaner to my car since its 20 years old and should bring performance back . If it's true what's a good brand cleaner
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Apr 22, 2014 - 7:46 AM
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Adding anything to the oil that will thin it out is dangerous. It's intended for use at 150 miles or less. Seafoam in the gas tank is always how I roll, but I do have a couple Lucas on hand.
Here is how I see it, Lucas is an oil. Rs great for carbureted vehicles because it lubricates. It doesn't do as much good for fuel injected vehicles because it's not strong on the cleaning part. I've never seen any gains from using Lucas in my 94 GT. Seafoam on the other hand treats the entire fuel system. It lubricates, helps with phase seperation, moisture in the tank and is one of the best cleaners on the market besides Fireball Plus. (Locally made and distributed product, idk if you guys can get it) With seafoam, I noticed a 2-3 mpg increase on trips as well. With today's fuels, you only need additives if you're letting your vehicle sit a lot and you don't drive it long enough distances. The fuels today will clean out your system for you provided you drive it far enough and frequently enough. If you're someone who drives 2 miles to work every day and doesn't drive anywhere else, gas lasts you multiple weeks, and you buy regular gas from wherever, then a injector cleaner is recommended. -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed. ![]() *ASE Certified General Manager |
Oreo20 fuel injector cleaner???? Apr 2, 2014 - 9:54 AM
Tigawoods Lucas Oil - Injector cleaner Apr 2, 2014 - 11:04 AM
ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Apr 2, 2014 - 9:0... Apr 2, 2014 - 11:14 AM
VavAlephVav QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Apr 2, 2014 - 12... Apr 2, 2014 - 11:26 AM
richee3 Seafoam is fine in the fuel tank, and it may or ma... Apr 2, 2014 - 11:55 AM
Tigawoods Shell BP Exxon and Mobil 1 baby! Apr 2, 2014 - 12:00 PM
ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Apr 2, 2014 - 10... Apr 2, 2014 - 1:06 PM
Box I know on the 7A pulling the injectors to flush th... Apr 2, 2014 - 12:37 PM
insanescotsman QUOTE (Oreo20 @ Apr 2, 2014 - 10:54 ... Apr 21, 2014 - 9:05 AM
playr158 QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Apr 2, 2014 - 1:0... Apr 21, 2014 - 12:04 PM
blockustomz I used Seafoam on my celica with 180k+.. No proble... Apr 21, 2014 - 2:25 PM
VavAlephVav Ya, seafoam in the gas tank, just Don't use it... Apr 21, 2014 - 2:28 PM
blockustomz QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Apr 21, 2014 - 2... Apr 21, 2014 - 2:29 PM
playr158 ^ You only put it in the oil RIGHT BEFORE you do a... Apr 21, 2014 - 7:07 PM
VavAlephVav QUOTE (playr158 @ Apr 21, 2014 - 7:0... Apr 21, 2014 - 11:08 PM
playr158 QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Apr 22, 2014 - 12... Apr 22, 2014 - 10:55 AM![]() ![]() |
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