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yakli All-Star Author Victoria Posts:512 Points:150,540 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 11:18:27 AM Ignore yakli Report Abuse Recently, watched some online ads describing how effective those injectors are to clean the deposit in the engine. Don't know if it's really working.

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Recently, watched some online ads describing how effective those injectors are to clean the deposit in the engine. Don't know if it's really working.

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Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:819 Points:165,125 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2013 3:03:49 AM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse Don't know
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,067 Points:802,245 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2013 5:56:55 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse I have not tried for long time.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,252 Points:538,100 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 1:17:15 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Hemond remarked, "I prefer to use witchcraft and incantations to get cleaner injectors. Magic spells work 100% of the time!!!!" For real power-metaphysics, I hire a Christian Science Practitioner.
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,748 Points:433,800 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 9:43:19 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse I never noticed a difference.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 6:37:31 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Always
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 6:37:22 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse YEs
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:389,555 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 6:16:34 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse Yes
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,644 Points:1,705,085 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 5:24:49 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse I just used a can of "Sea Foam" in my truck because of a fuel problem causing the "Check Engine" light to come on.
Thtmotorsports Rookie Author San Bernardino Posts:10 Points:171,250 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2013 7:55:56 PM Ignore Thtmotorsports Report Abuse In my experience, it's dicey either way. What I mean by that is that if you've been using "cheap gas" (different from inexpensive gas, mind you) to the point where you're actually noticing clogs, use extreme caution when using such cleaners. If they don't work, you just lose your money; if they do work, you run the risk of breaking off a carbon deposit and grenading a valve. Top Tier fuel will keep most deposits away to begin with...thankfully, there are tools people can use to find Top Tier gas closely priced to "cheap stuff" on their normal driving routes. Now, if only someone would create an app where people could check gas prices from a geographical area all in one place..... ;)
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 8:52:27 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Yes
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 8:52:26 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Yes
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,748 Points:433,800 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 9:52:00 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse Not that I noticed.
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,854 Points:1,267,020 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 9:30:57 AM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse Snake oil.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,203 Points:133,725 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 11:32:01 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse ::::It is actually cheaper just to run Premium every other fill up, if you don't let the tank get to low.::: Using premium has no effect on gas mileage.
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,507 Points:298,725 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 10:52:14 AM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse It gives you great gas mileage for the first two tanks of gas, then after that, you get the same mileage you were getting before. On helping the injectors, not really sure, my vehicle ran the same, just gas mileage changed about 2mpg better, while it was in the tank. It is actually cheaper just to run Premium every other fill up, if you don't let the tank get to low.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 8:31:14 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Yes
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,346 Points:693,480 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 10:15:38 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse If I had clogged injectors, I'd try a bottle of Techron but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so I recommend the use of a Top Tier fuel. With today's more clog-resistant injectors and the use of a Top Tier fuel, you should never have a problem.
aalix Champion Author Orange County Posts:23,193 Points:4,124,320 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 1:47:14 PM Ignore aalix Report Abuse Nice to read feedbacks.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,203 Points:133,725 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 12:09:05 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse ::::If your car is newer than 2000 and has less than 100,000 miles, it won't do anything measurably in most cars.::: Even if your car is an old clunker like mine, with 200,000 miles, STP will do nothing. YOu can't clean injectors with snake oil.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 8:20:41 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Sure does
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 8:20:31 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Yes
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:656 Points:437,580 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 11:03:10 AM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse If your car is newer than 2000 and has less than 100,000 miles, it won't do anything measurably in most cars.
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,080 Points:601,630 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 8:33:30 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse Of the two, I like Lucas.
40mph2012Focus Rookie Author Ohio Posts:63 Points:184,470 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 8:22:45 AM Ignore 40mph2012Focus Report Abuse never tried
UmbraVates Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:1 Points:20,745 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 7:12:44 AM Ignore UmbraVates Report Abuse I have used Both Lucas and STP. They both work the same, if you are going to use one over the other keep using it don't which between the two different products.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,252 Points:538,100 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 3:10:02 AM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Hemond, why not try a Christian Science Practitioner? (Hrumph!)
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,203 Points:133,725 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 2:50:31 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse I prefer to use witchcraft and incantations to get cleaner injectors. Magic spells work 100% of the time!!!! [Edited by: Hemond at 3/6/2013 2:51:08 AM EST]
beachd8 All-Star Author Orange County Posts:765 Points:117,485 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 11:59:18 PM Ignore beachd8 Report Abuse My mechanic recommends using seafoam from time to time.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,718 Points:1,330,325 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 1:41:49 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse I find that the fuel I use seems to work very well, regardless of whom I buy it from
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,175 Points:3,354,425 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 5:13:03 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse I occasionally will add fuel injector cleaner. It can't hurt.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 1:08:03 PM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse I add fuel injector cleaner from time to time.
nate31379 Champion Author College Station Posts:333,888 Points:326,145 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 4:41:15 PM Ignore nate31379 Report Abuse I use Lucas every oil change. It helps. To me it's worth it.
kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,622 Points:682,870 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2011 5:33:21 PM Ignore kiosk12y Report Abuse agree, when quality gas is used you shouldn't need add-ins
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,346 Points:693,480 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2011 5:13:20 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse It is always better to avoid the need to clean the fuel injectors. Top Tier Gas is the best way to do this. [Edited by: Houckster at 7/30/2011 5:14:01 PM EST]
f250jbh Sophomore Author California Posts:208 Points:185,775 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 10:32:18 AM Ignore f250jbh Report Abuse I have tried LUCAS Products and seems to help... Not sure that adding up the real cost is really better that just using something like Chevron gas with Techron...
WTM Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,505 Points:958,850 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 8:14:01 AM Ignore WTM Report Abuse phatbak, SPAM comes in a "metal can"...but its kinda difficult to get into the gas tank. :-P
phatbak Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,212 Points:282,545 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 8:07:31 AM Ignore phatbak Report Abuse I was told by an old school mechanic that if it doesn't come in a metal can, it ain't worth buying. I have used SeaFoam, and it ROCKS!
ekelly7 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:18,291 Points:3,528,700 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 8:06:02 AM Ignore ekelly7 Report Abuse skeptic
bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 5:45:56 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse i like lucas injector cleaner myself
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 4:34:36 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse use seafoam. pour a can or 2 into the tank when you fill it up. If you want to clean more then that get another can and use a vac line off the intake and suck it in, but keep your hand on the throttle linkage to keep it from stalling.
WTM Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,505 Points:958,850 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 3:08:37 PM Ignore WTM Report Abuse The true effectiveness of ANY fuel injector cleaner is difficult to measure. But if your injectors are already dirty and causing a drivability problem, the potential effectiveness would become apparent after use.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,745 Points:3,110,075 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 11:31:22 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Can't say about STP itself but there are cleaners out there that work better than std detergent in gas. However, think of them as a regular preventative measure, as real bad injectors will the the direct engine cleaning approach.