fuel addative
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,148
Likes: 22
From: Portland OR
fuel addative
Has anyone on the forum ever heard of or used Ethos Refomulator in any of your cars? I can't tell you much about it except I have been using it for 2 years now.Before we went to junk gas I would get about 20-21 gpm in town and up to 26 on hyway.Not the same anymore. I'm getting 18 ton 22-23 hyway. This is in my 05 4 runner.One thing I know for sure is it runs real clean.Ican put my finger in the tail pipe and it comes out clean.Use one OZ.per ten gal.Just curious.Iwill start using it in the vette pretty soon.There is information on the internet about it.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 25,061
Likes: 1,265
From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Has anyone on the forum ever heard of or used Ethos Refomulator in any of your cars? I can't tell you much about it except I have been using it for 2 years now.Before we went to junk gas I would get about 20-21 gpm in town and up to 26 on hyway.Not the same anymore. I'm getting 18 ton 22-23 hyway. This is in my 05 4 runner.One thing I know for sure is it runs real clean.Ican put my finger in the tail pipe and it comes out clean.Use one OZ.per ten gal.Just curious.Iwill start using it in the vette pretty soon.There is information on the internet about it.
...anyway, the only thing I have ever used in my Vettes is Chevron Techron or BG 44K...why do you use junk gas? I use Chevron(not any more since they pulled out of Virginia) or Amaco/BP and sometimes Exxon...but maybe the junk gas is your problem?
Last edited by Yello95; Feb 16, 2011 at 04:50 PM.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,541
Likes: 24,830
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Never heard of the product you mention - the only additive I have used is Techron so my fuel sensors stay working properly.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 351
Likes: 1
From: Laurel Maryland
St. Jude Donor '11
I know that the government is allowing for more ethanol (corn) to be added to fuels and it is being fought by some auto groups because it leaves deposits and gunk in the engine. I have heard of additives to combat the gunk deposits but it is $7.00 for one bottle that treats one tank of gas. Expensive to use every fill up. No one really knows what long term effect it will have on our engines. I use Shell hi-test.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,508
Likes: 1,841
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
Likes: 8
From: Belleville Il
I'm in the "only Techron" group as well. A little more information on what you call "junk gas" would help. What brands do you have access to/use,,are you just referring to the common 10% ethanol blend almost everyone has to run now? Can you get 93 or are you stuck with 91 octane? Most fuel additives are not worth the money,,so unless you literally have money to burn..I'd just try to find places that sell gas that is rated "Top Tier" ,you can google that. Off hand,,I know Shell,Quick Trip,and most top brand names are rated!! I'd say do this,,and throw an occasional bottle of Techron in and you'll be good to go!!
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 30,770
Likes: 41
From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
St. Jude Donor '17
I'm in the "only Techron" group as well. A little more information on what you call "junk gas" would help. What brands do you have access to/use,,are you just referring to the common 10% ethanol blend almost everyone has to run now? Can you get 93 or are you stuck with 91 octane? Most fuel additives are not worth the money,,so unless you literally have money to burn..I'd just try to find places that sell gas that is rated "Top Tier" ,you can google that. Off hand,,I know Shell,Quick Trip,and most top brand names are rated!! I'd say do this,,and throw an occasional bottle of Techron in and you'll be good to go!!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 216
Likes: 1
From: TN
Yesterday, I had a situation where my gas gauge showed less than half a tank and dropped suddenly to E. I filled the tank and it only held 12+ gallons. After I got home, I read some of the past posts on "right tanks/left tank" issues. Is this my problem and would Techron help with this or is it as I fear, more involved? Does anyone know the capacities of the "tanks"? I have had this 01 C5 for about 3 months.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 12,331
Likes: 139
Yesterday, I had a situation where my gas gauge showed less than half a tank and dropped suddenly to E. I filled the tank and it only held 12+ gallons. After I got home, I read some of the past posts on "right tanks/left tank" issues. Is this my problem and would Techron help with this or is it as I fear, more involved? Does anyone know the capacities of the "tanks"? I have had this 01 C5 for about 3 months.
