Fuel Additive - Which one?
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Fuel Additive - Which one?
Thanks everyone for the responses to the 'pinging' from my 1998. I like the idea that carbon buildup may be contributing to the problem. With low miles, I think it's likely it wasn't highway driven much.
What fuel additives have you all used and have had good results with?
Thanks
Tom
What fuel additives have you all used and have had good results with?
Thanks
Tom
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I mostly purchase Chevron 93-octane, with Techron, but still, every now and than, add a bottle of Chevron Techron myself. 
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I don't drive much and I add a bottle of Techron every other fillup. I was told that one odd problem with owning a performance car is they need Permium fuel, and the problem with high octane gas is it has a built up of carbon on the valves. This came from my GM Master tech, he belives in Top Tier Fuels. He says if you put junk in the tank it'll come back to haunt you one day.
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Top Tier fuel is fuel that has met certain benchmarks for performance and additives etcetera recommended by manufacturers of cars and fuels...there is a website (google Top Tier Fuel) that names these companies...
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Fuel is fuel. Buy the least expensive high volume station. HESS, Scheetz or any station where you see lots of cars going though = fresh fuel
the additives do make a difference - How much & who knows ?
I wont use Shell or Texaco do their additives. Makes my cars stink
the additives do make a difference - How much & who knows ?
I wont use Shell or Texaco do their additives. Makes my cars stink
Last edited by AU N EGL; Jun 4, 2009 at 08:51 AM.
