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Dec 23, 2004 | 02:16 AM

DrValidus

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STP fuel cleaner

Any comments, suggestions, recommedations, stories regarding bottled fuel system cleaner agents. (I just bought the $13 STP fuel system cleaner but have not poured the bottle into my gas tank yet)

Happy Holidays everyone!

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:09 AM

ronwc

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It may work fine but most use Techron -

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:10 AM

ooh yeah

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Techron is the way to go.

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ooh yeah

Techron is the way to go.

$6-7 at Wal-Mart,same stuff that GM sells over the counter for $18

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:23 AM

C6~Missle

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Originally Posted by DrValidus

Use Redline FI cleaner.. This stuff is VERY safe and is not solvent based. Some of these FI cleaners contain harsh solvents that can attack rubber seals over time. Redline is based on detergents which are not harmful to sensitive parts.
mike

Dec 23, 2004 | 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by C-5 TECH

$6-7 at Wal-Mart,same stuff that GM sells over the counter for $18

Listen to this Guy cause he knows his stuff.....

Dec 23, 2004 | 09:01 AM

BubblePuppy

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Use a top-tier gasoline and save your money. Just my .02.

http://www.toptiergas.com/

Dec 23, 2004 | 09:26 AM

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Dec 23, 2004 | 11:49 AM

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the best i've ever used is K44 by BG products....love it!!

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Dec 23, 2004 | 12:51 PM

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It won't hurt the system and will work, but the Techron works better.

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:06 PM

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JC in XTC5

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Originally Posted by C5~Missle

Redline Complete Fuel System Cleaner here. Have used it occasionally over the past 4 years. Safe for all parts including O2 sensors.

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblePuppy

Use a top-tier gasoline and save your money. Just my .02.

http://www.toptiergas.com/

By using a top-tier gasoline like Chevron or Texaco, there is no need to use a fuel cleaner. Chevron and Texaco gasolines have proven that they can remove deposits left behind by other gasolines. Your owner's manual specifically states not to use additives.........they will destroy your injectors, your seals, and destroy everything in between......

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:13 PM

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DrValidus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

It won't hurt the system and will work, but the Techron works better.

Thanks! I will use this one since I already have it. I will definitely get Techron the next time.

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:18 PM

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How did Shell become a 'top-tier' gasoline??? Shell has a documented history of having a high sulfur content which will eat away your fuel sensor contacts. Anyways, did you notice that Shell gasolines always cost more than all other brands........I figure that is to offset their "rebates" from their credit cards....some rebate/some rip-off.

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DrValidus

Thanks! I will use this one since I already have it. I will definitely get Techron the next time.

For Chevron to work, you need more than one tank. Both Chevron and Texaco gasolines use Techron and have shown that deposits are cleaned after 5 tankfuls of gasoline. You can't just use it once. If you continously use Chevron or Texaco gasolines, there is no need to spend extra money or to use the Techron additive which can be separtely purchased. I would only buy the additive if for some reason I had to use a few tanks of non top tier gasoline...there is no other reason to purchase the additive if you are using Chevron or Texaco since the gasoline already contains Techron.