 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 - 8:34 PM
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i don't believe pouring 2-4oz of fluid in with 15 gallons of gas will do anything. that would have to be some pretty hardcore stuff to clean that diluted. plus.. u ever spill gas on anything? paint, grease, etc? gas alone is a pretty damn good solvent.
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senick Fuel system additives Aug 8, 2011 - 6:31 PM
richee3 I've heard that those cleaners can ruin the O2... Aug 8, 2011 - 6:35 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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