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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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Default POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind

What kind of Fuel Injection Cleaner do you use???
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I have tried Gumout($2), Shogun($5), and the one by Nos($9)
And they all semm to work the same.

Just curious on whawt you guys use

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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:46 PM
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Redline, and I think it works because at 80k RC Engineering said my injectors were completely clean.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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Redline here too. Seems to work well.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

I've never used it, how often is it necessary to use it?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

do you people get better gas milage from this?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (aznmc16)

Using a bottle at oil changes is usually what is recommended.

I do notice a difference in MPG before and after the oil change/fuel cleaner.. but that could a result of either one, or a combination of both.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (StyleTEG)

I put a bottle of Techron about twice a year.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

I was gonna add 2 choices.. but I don't see the option to do that.. I guess cuz you guys don't want the "smoke weed everyday" option added.. anyway since what I use can't be reflected on the poll since I guess I'll post it down here.. I use either STP or Chevron w/ Techron (they have a 4 pack at costco for like $10)... i put a bottle in at every oil change...
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (jl74)

I put a bottle of Techron about twice a year.
Same here.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (jl74)

I put a bottle of Techron about twice a year.
I only pump Chevron gas, does that mean i dont need to use any aditives since it already has techron?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 08:45 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (mattL)

I used to use Techron (Porsche uses it). Now Regane....


[Modified by Tweakmeister, 4:18 PM 6/18/2002]
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 10:44 PM
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i use the "keep the revs up and spray plenty-o-gas into the cylinder" method of injector cleaning.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:35 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (gtravsr)

I use the techron cleaner because a local Honda mechanic recommended it to me. He said it was the only one that really works and he uses it on his own Honda.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:59 PM
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Techron is excellent. i use Chemtool as well. they both do the trick. if you have a newer car, then you shouldnt need to use it as often. use it more than 2 times a year if you have an older car. i recommend using it every month. cleans out all the carbon deposits better.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

I have used techron and the regane stuff. I normally use regane now, since I always fill up with Chevron because they are my closest gas stations.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 04:10 AM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (vteg)

I've used Castrol, STP, Techron, and Regane. I have had best results with Regane.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 04:36 AM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

One vote for Gumout Regane from me!
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 07:26 AM
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I use Castrol Syntec. It comes in a metal bottle and is usually about $6-7. I've used the cheaper stuff, but it doesn't seem to work as well. I usually add the Syntec in after an oil change (If I remember!)

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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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ok, so even if you already pump gas that has techron in it you should still add extra additive?
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 09:54 AM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

I've used Chevron and STP and I couldn't tell a difference with either. Gas mileage stayed the same.

Then again, I have a high-mileage engine so maybe I'm in need of professional cleaning.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (ALF)

i use Techron or STP...whichever the place has that I'm buying it from
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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if you just fill up your tank at a quarter you shouldn't have a problem thats what i do and every oil change use some techron
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (MintyDip)

Where is "No"?
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 12:06 PM
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funny thats the only stuff ive noticed (from the butt dyno) to seem to work, i use it 3 times a year.

I use the techron cleaner because a local Honda mechanic recommended it to me. He said it was the only one that really works and he uses it on his own Honda.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 03:21 PM
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Default Re: POLL: Do you use Fuel Injection Cleaner? What kind (lucas569)

I use redex injector cleaner, it comes in a 500ml bottle but recommends you only put in 20ml per 10 liters of fuel, i usually add half a bottle to a tank every 3/4 months or so, dont know if it works or not tho!
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