What do you guys think about those fuel additives that supposidely clean you fuel injectors? Does that actually work? How do I know if my fuel injectors need to been cleaned? Will that add any power or have any positive results at all?

 

i heard the bottle to pour in your gas tank does not do anything. I believe the Chevron one did a little bit on a test that they had but not a whole lot. Dont believe whats on the bottle like increases horsepower and stuff

 

it will have positive results if it works. Cleaning your injectors is always a good idea. will you notice a horsepower difference-nope. Not unless your car is running very badly because of the injectors being dirty, but don't think you should not do it if the car is running fine.

 

redline injector cleaner, good stuff

 

They all work to some extent, as a preventative measure. Pump gas also contains additives to help clean the fuel system. The best we've found for a dirty system, either carbs or F.I. is BG Fuel Systems, 44k. Expect to pay about $20.00 a pint. Works well in the fuel tank, better if injected direct. Available through professional outlets (Mainly dealer parts depts) only. This is not a retail outlet item.

 

BG makes good stuff. I swear by their Synchroshift.
I've heard good things about Chevron with Techron fuel injector cleaner additive too.

 

I just use the highest octane gas available. Found out CA just got screwed and the highest we get is 91. I heard that gas stations were saying it's 92, but they got "found out" or something and had to relist as 91. I also heard that you could get higher octane at certain gas stations but I don't know where.

 

Actually, it used to be 92...but I think cuz of the war, they decided to drop it to 91 so it's cheaper to make....

 

Some gas stations in MA have 94Ultra octane. Its ten cents more expensive than 93octane.

 

Thanx all.

 

anyone ever hear of BG 44k? i always put this stuff in at every oil change. its good to keep your injectors clean. oh yeah, when i change my oil i put in BG MOA which supposedly keeps your oil from breaking down and keeping it in good condition.

 

Honda mechanic told me to use Justice Bros fuel injection cleaner. That is what they use. He gave me 4 cans. Also said uses their oil additive. I have a 2002 accord ex with 123000 miles on it.

 

Always nice to bump a 12 year old thread for a product placement.

If your fuel injectors are clogged and actually require cleaning, a fuel tank additive probably won't clean them. If you where to ever take one of these engines apart. You would see that the injectors are as clean as can be around the pintle. It is the combustion chamber and intake manifold that usually require a little cleaning after some mileage. In that case Seafoam treatment is probably the best product that I have found for doing that. Aside from steam cleaning.

As far as oil treatments... If you keep up with regular oil changes and/or use a quality oil there should be a noticeable reduction in carbon deposits and varnishing.

 

30x on the seafoam. When I had a misfire and EGR code on my girlfriends beater 94 LX the injectors, intake runners, intake ports, and EGR passages were completely caked in carbon deposits. The seafoam ate them right up, although the engine didn't really like spitting out 250k's worth of carbon. lol