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Kanakakua Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,707 Points:202,900 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2012 11:25:56 AM Ignore Kanakakua Report Abuse I use fuel injector cleaner to keep injectors clean .

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I use fuel injector cleaner to keep injectors clean .

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toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,587 Points:1,813,845 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 3:47:05 PM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 12:42:53 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse Fuel injector Cleaner will not increase gas mileage. Period. If your injectors are clogged, the additive may RESTORE mileage but it will NOT increase the gas mileage in a properly functioning engine. Products like Sea Foam and B12 will not increase gas mileage either. They will restore lost gas mileage but would do nothing in a properly functioning engine. [Edited by: Houckster at 4/23/2013 12:45:33 PM EST]
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,992 Points:1,878,840 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 9:58:16 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Fuel injector Cleaner. And it helped on my SUV.
puddy Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:13,661 Points:3,269,850 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 9:49:53 AM Ignore puddy Report Abuse no
L98 Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:180 Points:26,180 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 9:20:08 AM Ignore L98 Report Abuse no,just keep the vehicle in good tune
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,896 Points:608,245 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 7:58:01 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse YES
ariona14 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:101 Points:168,120 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 7:57:29 AM Ignore ariona14 Report Abuse I have used seafoam
Trowinsamoan Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,173 Points:189,765 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2013 9:43:44 PM Ignore Trowinsamoan Report Abuse Lucas
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,516 Points:568,265 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 7:15:19 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse No.........
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,992 Points:1,878,840 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 7:00:27 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Tried fuel injector cleaner. It helped.
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,314 Points:3,307,135 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 5:50:58 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse No
gator2002 Champion Author Calgary Posts:11,026 Points:2,570,250 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 5:09:02 AM Ignore gator2002 Report Abuse Yes
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:15,221 Points:3,269,505 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 4:48:05 AM Ignore cv Report Abuse No, not yet.
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,279 Points:2,609,565 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 12:42:41 AM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse Not to increase milage but I use Lucas fuel products to keep my older rides running smother and it may increase milagee but I don't know.
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:2,952 Points:460,805 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 12:40:17 AM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse No
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,202 Points:361,335 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 12:37:40 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Yes, I use redline.
geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,196 Points:1,406,120 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 9:19:54 PM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse no
Bridge2012 All-Star Author Kansas Posts:913 Points:271,290 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 6:15:46 PM Ignore Bridge2012 Report Abuse no
Big Dan Champion Author Detroit Posts:10,243 Points:2,853,860 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 6:08:58 PM Ignore Big Dan Report Abuse No
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,587 Points:1,813,845 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 4:48:09 PM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse All hype.
mdr46 Rookie Author Maryland Posts:96 Points:62,575 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 2:43:53 PM Ignore mdr46 Report Abuse I tied acetone but didn't see any mpg improvement so I stopped.
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,126 Points:1,075,410 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 5:19:23 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse No.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,568 Points:2,383,130 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 1:20:02 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse not for better mpg
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:2,952 Points:460,805 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 12:42:43 AM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse No
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2013 2:39:07 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse In the aftermarket there are two kinds of additives. In the first class we have those additives that are supposed to eliminate a problem. Fuel injector cleaner is a good example. Makers of these products usually will claim that you will get increased mileage and lower emissions. This sounds good but the catch is that this never happens. If you fix some kind of problem with an additive, what you're going to do is restore mileage that was lost due to the problem. You cannot actually gain mileage by restoring an engine to its original condition. In the second class we have claims that the additive will somehow increase the efficiency of the combustion process. One of the most frequent ploys involve products that have some sort of catalyst will unlock power from the fuel that is normally wasted. I have yet to see any of these actually work. Then there's the most controversial additive of all in my view: acetone. There doesn't seem to be much of a middle ground. Either it's a panacea or it's snake oil. Each side is pretty vocal about their stance and equally dismissive of the other's point of view. Acetone is supposed to reduce the surface tension of fuel making it easier to combust but that's a far cry from being able to know under what conditions it will work. To date I've seen no test where the cars were properly prepared for really testing acetone. This would involve modifying the emissions and fuel delivery systems. Without the changes we cannot determine if acetone can help or not. A big variable is the emissions system. It SEEMS that older emissions systems don't respond as quickly to the lean-exhaust conditions that acetone creates and these vehicles are likely to see an improvement as opposed to new systems that respond more quickly by enriching the fuel mixture. Consequently, the truth of the matter is that we really don't know if acetone works and the resources necessary to test it are not available because no company has anything to gain. Consequently those who believe acetone is snake oil ask for empirical proof knowing it's not available. All adherents have to offer is anecdotal testimony so there's no way to resolve the dispute. [Edited by: Houckster at 4/8/2013 2:42:39 PM EST]
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xtremecheap All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:986 Points:373,100 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 5:20:16 PM Ignore xtremecheap Report Abuse Lucas. Look it up.
logybe Rookie Author Alabama Posts:88 Points:213,455 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 4:32:03 PM Ignore logybe Report Abuse I may use an additive from time to time just in case I get some faulty fuel or there may have been condensation built up over time. I don't use much for injector cleaner anymore. I started trying to get fuel system cleaned at a auto service place.
nichols Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,853 Points:1,833,890 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 12:55:39 PM Ignore nichols Report Abuse none, except fuel injector cleaner when going on a long trip about twice a year.245,000 m on the car
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,587 Points:1,813,845 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 9:33:37 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No, do they work?
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,274 Points:697,105 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 8:30:48 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Marvel Mystery Oil every other tank. In 264,000+ miles, I never had a fuel injection problem.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,913 Points:2,058,530 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 8:19:38 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Used to use STP many years ago but haven't since.
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mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:733 Points:319,215 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2012 10:31:39 AM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse For periodic maintenance but not for gas mileage.
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