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wizzo Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,469 Points:621,020 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 11:31:35 AM Ignore wizzo Report Abuse No, but I've been tempted to.

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zonernovi Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,204 Points:639,080 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 7:21:20 AM Ignore zonernovi Report Abuse no
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,671 Points:1,117,110 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 5:18:04 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse No
vangobrown Rookie Author Wilmington Posts:56 Points:305,495 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 4:25:09 PM Ignore vangobrown Report Abuse Not until reading some the post. I think base on what I read they work. I have two high mileage cars.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,436 Points:564,865 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 4:18:26 PM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Yes, years ago........while owning domestic vehicles but after owning Honda never have....
bearscharger Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,322 Points:269,500 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 4:01:28 PM Ignore bearscharger Report Abuse i use techron in my car
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,244 Points:122,280 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 9:37:40 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I use Techron in both cars.
lambs100 Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,070 Points:2,078,545 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 1:07:21 AM Ignore lambs100 Report Abuse No.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,548 Points:2,379,230 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 11:53:09 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I used one of the unpopular ones instead
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,863 Points:1,076,425 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 11:43:43 PM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse No
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,436 Points:564,865 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 9:51:14 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse no..........
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,249 Points:694,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 9:38:58 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse A lot of fuel injector cleaners contain alcohol, which can dry out seals over time. I would recommend adding Marvel Mystery Oil to your fuel tank occasionally, maybe once a month or every other fill up. I used it in my 1986 truck, which had over 264,000 miles on it. Never needed to clean the fuel injectors. I also used it when changing the oil. My husband and I took the head off to tighten the valve springs and replace the head gasket at 198,000 miles. Aside from a little varnish it was perfectly clean.
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,135 Points:417,450 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 8:32:14 AM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Not in many years
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,177 Points:2,668,010 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:59:18 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse No
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,255 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:58:11 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse A loooong time ago.
retcap201 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,833 Points:1,324,105 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:57:11 AM Ignore retcap201 Report Abuse yes
MudNutZ All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:910 Points:632,290 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:55:58 AM Ignore MudNutZ Report Abuse I have and didnt notice any difference.
Nicitok All-Star Author Virginia Posts:609 Points:311,915 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 7:52:46 AM Ignore Nicitok Report Abuse I think Consumer Reports should test these oil additives.
sc331mustang Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,134 Points:491,315 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 5:19:38 PM Ignore sc331mustang Report Abuse Yes.I do see a difference when I use it.
xtremecheap All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:986 Points:373,100 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 4:52:23 PM Ignore xtremecheap Report Abuse From doing a lot research, there seems to be two types of "cleaners". One being a detergent base and other using a solvent base. Of all the reviews I have read: Techron, Seafoam, and Lucas seems to be the most liked additives.
Bluebird333 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:634 Points:52,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 11:53:51 PM Ignore Bluebird333 Report Abuse Using Lucas seems to help a little. I'm not talking night and but you notice it when you use it.
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,671 Points:1,117,110 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:40:32 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse Yes/STP
PapaHomer Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,240 Points:532,040 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:39:54 PM Ignore PapaHomer Report Abuse About every oil change I throw a bottle in. Not sure if it makes much difference...but with the price of gas..can't hurt
97PearlCat Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,962 Points:833,020 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 1:26:39 PM Ignore 97PearlCat Report Abuse Seafoam every 5000 miles.
StickySam Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,489 Points:1,159,540 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 12:01:35 PM Ignore StickySam Report Abuse I have tried additives, not sure if it made a difference?
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:733 Points:316,965 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 12:00:20 PM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse Yeah and Sea Foam on some older cars as well. Newer cars - naw!
RR52DE Champion Author Delaware Posts:2,392 Points:399,115 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:56:51 AM Ignore RR52DE Report Abuse Lucas. Every 5000 miles. Buy a big bottle at a good price.
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,234 Points:1,035,570 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 9:17:30 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse Yes, but did not notice any difference in how it ran.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,962 Points:1,874,940 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 8:50:04 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse No.
randdtso Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,025 Points:259,415 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 8:17:20 AM Ignore randdtso Report Abuse Yes, but I didn't really notice any difference in performance or fuel economy.
puddy Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:13,639 Points:3,265,950 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 7:55:20 AM Ignore puddy Report Abuse yes
10261970 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:977 Points:265,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 7:45:34 AM Ignore 10261970 Report Abuse Yes. Seems to help mph a little.
bearone2 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,305 Points:1,591,745 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 7:28:03 AM Ignore bearone2 Report Abuse no
fatfed Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,860 Points:475,440 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 7:26:15 AM Ignore fatfed Report Abuse No
RacerGene Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,703 Points:366,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 6:56:49 AM Ignore RacerGene Report Abuse yes
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,294 Points:3,303,235 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 6:49:32 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse No
bobbysgirl3013 Veteran Author Augusta Posts:270 Points:40,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 6:39:02 AM Ignore bobbysgirl3013 Report Abuse yes, every 3 to 4 tanks of fuel, due to not being able to pay the premium prices for fuel. It will help clean the injecting system of the build ups of the cheap fuel, and if you get the right one, you can add a little boost to the car too.
fkftdoc Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,907 Points:581,775 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 6:27:59 AM Ignore fkftdoc Report Abuse yes
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,160 Points:3,351,500 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 5:59:05 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse Occasionally I will run a bottle through. Usually before I take my vehicle on a trip where I will be putting several hundred on it at one time.
Gazas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,247 Points:445,925 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 2:24:49 AM Ignore Gazas Report Abuse No.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,548 Points:2,379,230 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 12:39:16 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse No, I only use the unpopular ones
Go4EVA Sophomore Author Houston Posts:186 Points:66,070 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 11:55:25 PM Ignore Go4EVA Report Abuse Yes Lucas fuel treatment, I buy the gallon for $32 and it lasts a long time at 3 oz per 10 gallons every time I fill up (Roughly $1.50 per 20 gallon tank). It is not cost effective to purchase the small bottles for one time treatment @ $5 or more each.... Besides the fuel injector cleaner I am hoping to get longer engine life using this product due to its advertised upper cylinder lubricating properties.
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,772 Points:2,940,405 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 11:37:22 PM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse yes
drivewithcare Veteran Author Toronto Posts:307 Points:46,390 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 10:31:47 PM Ignore drivewithcare Report Abuse Yes, I use injector cleaners to avoid having check engine lights.
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,841 Points:1,197,915 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 10:16:16 PM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse nope, but I do use Stabil in small engine gas containers and the best thing I've found to clean gas lines, carbs, etc., is SeaFoam, it works wonders.
donelmi62 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:590 Points:115,120 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 9:12:06 PM Ignore donelmi62 Report Abuse NO
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,244 Points:122,280 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 9:00:18 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Yes I have.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,246 Points:357,120 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 5:14:06 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello wizzo. I have only used this type of product once when my 1994 Dodge B250 Ram Van began to idle poorly. I cannot remember the product's name, but it was called an engine treatment rather than a fuel injector cleaner. It was $16.00 a bottle and due to having a 36 gallon gas tank, I had to buy two. The total cost was $32.00. It actually worked and I never had another problem with the Dodge. I did not use this type of product in any vehicle since and have experience no problems. Another question might be if anyone has gone to Jiffy Lube or elsewhere and had a fuel injector cleaner which bypasses the gasoline tank. It is attached to the fuel line AFTER the fuel pump in the gas tank. I've never heard if this procedure is useful in correcting problems or just plain expensive voodo.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,925 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 4:56:30 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse No, I have not.
ljmh Champion Author Akron Posts:3,047 Points:551,060 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 2:50:50 PM Ignore ljmh Report Abuse YES AND IT WORKS>
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,193 Points:1,922,215 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 2:33:50 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse I've been known to run a bottle of STP Fuel Injector cleaner through the system. Haven't noticed much of a difference, but, I haven't had to replace injectors either.