Ever have this done?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Nokomis FL
Originally Posted by Cirrus8
You had better stop trusting Steve!! All gasolines have cleaning additives -- some are better than others. Chevron and Texaco use Techron which agruably is the best additive going. 
And since I switched from Mobile to Shell, Chevron or Texaco my fuel gauge problems are gone.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: SC
I had the "problem" with my fuel guage sticking, going to empty on the gauge, with over a 1/2 tank of gas in it. Put a bottle of techron in it twice (two tanks of gas) and the problem was solved. That was months ago and no problems sense! I use different gas from different stations, only 91 ,or 93 when available, but you can get bad gas from any station. I am sure that every tank of gas we buy is not always what we pay for. It would be pretty easy for a gas station to put 87 oct. in a 91 oct. pump. You never know....
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Montgomery Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus
Save the $130 bucks next time. Run some fuel system cleaner periodically (maybe once a month) and stomp on the go-pedal every now and then. It's cheaper than this service (which is good but only needed for extremely filthy fuel systems)
I get the rail flushed in my Infinitis every 50,000 miles. It is a machine that pumps cleaner through the rail, which does a much better job than the cans you pour into the gas tank. It is about $120 per visit at the Infiniti dealerships. The GM dealership price sounds about right.
My gas gauge started acting up last week. I only put Shell or Chevron fuel in the car, but my wife chases the low price around town. I need to break her of that, before is costs me a LOT of money.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: The warm part of Anger Island
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by IdriveC5
This would be more expensive than the fuel rail flush every 2 years.
I get the rail flushed in my Infinitis every 50,000 miles. It is a machine that pumps cleaner through the rail, which does a much better job than the cans you pour into the gas tank. It is about $120 per visit at the Infiniti dealerships. The GM dealership price sounds about right.
My gas gauge started acting up last week. I only put Shell or Chevron fuel in the car, but my wife chases the low price around town. I need to break her of that, before is costs me a LOT of money.
I get the rail flushed in my Infinitis every 50,000 miles. It is a machine that pumps cleaner through the rail, which does a much better job than the cans you pour into the gas tank. It is about $120 per visit at the Infiniti dealerships. The GM dealership price sounds about right.
My gas gauge started acting up last week. I only put Shell or Chevron fuel in the car, but my wife chases the low price around town. I need to break her of that, before is costs me a LOT of money.
The other alternative is to do it yourself. PepBoys sells the cleaner for about 15-20 bucks and the hose with connector isn't much more. Matter of fact, I think you can rent it. You just have to know where your fuse for the fuel pump is and you're all set.....
But then again, I think my simple $7.00 or so a year is easier
All my vehicles get this treatment and have had no need for the dealer to clean the injectors and fuel delivery system.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
I had a "fuel system cleaning" done in connection with my 30K service, and as some mentioned....the difference was amazing. Seriously, I was blown away. Of course, this was temporary. I sort of wonder, if maybe...the fuel system cleaner or some other component acts as an octane booster or something to add a little kick. It seemed to wear off soon enough.
I think the dealer used a treatment called MOC.
I think the dealer used a treatment called MOC.
