My 1996 Honda Civic EX Sedan hasn't been maintained that great. And I'm a car newbie looking to try to make it better whatever way I can (and that's not much yet). But would adding this product help my car out? I have a 2 dollar off coupon too so I'm game lol. Thanks.

Link to product I'm talking about.

http://www.stp.com/products/fuel-add...tor-treatment/

 

Lucas is better. So is AmsOil Pi.

 

I'm on a tight budget which is really the reason I even thought about this. If it was between this or nothing would you recommend using the STP Fuel Injector & Carb?

I realize it's probably only a few bucks extra, but it matters to me at least... Thanks for reading.

 

It can't hurt, not saying I haven't ever used it. Not that it did much, no more improvement than a light foot could have netted.

It's best not to cheap out on your car. Save your pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves.

 

Thank you. What do you mean by no more improvement than a light foot could have netted?

 

I mean any improvement I saw in my fuel mileage could have been attributed to any number of factors -- keeping my toe out of the pedal, tires properly inflated, warmer temperatures, keeping my body level in turns, obeying the speed limit, less ethanol in the fuel, etc.

It could have been pure placebo, is what I'm saying.

 

Thanks for that.

I was thinking more along the lines of it would just help my car's pipes and whatnot. I'm sure theres crud and buildup. I never really used fuel cleaner or anything to clean and my car has over 130k miles. Better gas mileage would be a plus, but I really just want to try to extend the life of the car. Improved performance would be a welcome addition.

 

The best way to clean is to do a Seafoam treatment. It's kind of harrowing the first time, but it's well worth it.

It is a bit on the expensive side, requiring an oil change and new spark plugs. I recommend doing it right when you're ready to do your next oil change.

Basically, you put 1/3 of the can in the fuel tank as an additive, 1/3 goes right into the crankcase via the oil filler cap, and the other 1/3 gets sucked in bit by bit through the brake booster vacuum line into the intake manifold while the car is running. Have someone blip the throttle so the car doesn't bog out.

You'll make a HUGE cloud of white smoke, that's all the carbon burning off. Then go for a spirited drive. I usually like to keep the car above 3500rpm until it stops smoking.

Here's a good writeup, even with the pictures gone:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-prelude-4/seafoam-%3D-amazing-1215326/

 

^^ the above is true except going for a drive. just follow the directions on the can and youll be fine.

 

YOu could justy put premium gas in and it will do the same as those injector cleaner additives. Also if you want to break up some carbon put Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel tank and in the crank case, this will help and not nearly as expensive as the sea foam treatment.

Also changing the plugs, using a good oil, and all the basic maintenance will help the car run better and longer even if it hasnt been well maintaned, you can slow the damage that may have already taken place

 

my 92 needed new injectors - world of difference now

 

I've never used ANYTHING as good as Seafoam, especially when breathed in through the manifold.

It's about as close as you get to a miracle in a can. I do it twice a year -- Once in spring after a winter's worth of bad, watery gas, and once in fall before I put my car down to rest.

 

This is so wrong. Premium isn't a cleaning chemical! It's just gasoline with more octane. It doesn't clean sh*t!

 

if you know anything about mechanics, its better to just pull the injectors apart and clean them out the old fashioned way. plus you can put new o rings in at the same time.

 

Seafoam FTW! lol special brownie....lools like voodoo must have eaten one or two...

OP dont waste your time with these cleaners and additives.... like Eran said... a seafoam treatment is the closest thing you will get to a real miracle in a can

 

none of the cleaners are going to do much with the way honda injectors are desined.

 

Is that something a complete newb can readily do without guidance AND almost no chance of really messing something up? :D

 

shouldnt be a problem. I would relieve the fuel pressure from the rail fitting 1st, clean them, change o rings, then use vaseline when re-assembling so u dont mess up the rings.