 Fuel system additives, Good or bad? |
 Aug 8, 2011 - 6:31 PM
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So I've heard some negative things about fuel additives for cleaning the fuel system, and I'd like some conversation on the subject. I've been using Gumout fuel system cleaner about every oil change thinking that it was an altogether innocuous compound. But I've read comments on here how similar products can damage the emissions components. I've recently had to change my 02 sensor, and I'm thinking that might be related to my use of gumout.
Are there any good products will no negative side effects? Is there even reason in the first place to use these? |
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Aug 8, 2011 - 6:35 PM
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I've heard that those cleaners can ruin the O2 sensors as well, and I've also always heard that they don't do that much for cleaning anyway.
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senick Fuel system additives Aug 8, 2011 - 6:31 PM
stephen_lee i don't believe pouring 2-4oz of fluid in with... Aug 8, 2011 - 8:34 PM Galcobar Fuel additives were a bigger thing back when gasol... Aug 9, 2011 - 12:34 AM
rave2n QUOTE (Galcobar @ Aug 9, 2011 - 12:3... Aug 9, 2011 - 5:40 PM senick Good, informative replies, thank you. So I guess ... Aug 9, 2011 - 3:04 PM Galcobar That's surprising, you're the first person... Aug 9, 2011 - 7:28 PM rave2n QUOTE (Galcobar @ Aug 9, 2011 - 7:28... Aug 9, 2011 - 8:24 PM hatchy_gt-s QUOTE (rave2n @ Aug 9, 2011 - 9:24 P... Aug 9, 2011 - 9:28 PM senick What about Zmax? Is that just over-hyped lemonade... Aug 10, 2011 - 10:59 AM |
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