Do you guys use Fuel System Treatment Additives?

[Vibe2009]

Ok, so with my previous car, I use Fuel System Treatment Additives once a year. Something like this one: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST...a.jspDo you guys use it on your 09 Vibe 2.4L ??? I have about 12000kms on it...

[ou.grizzly]

Use Chevron Techron http://www.amazon.com/Chevron-...2893O

[Whelan]

That reminds me it's been awhile since I dropped in a bottle. I used to use Valvoline Fuel System Cleaner that did the whole shibang. I switched to the black bottle of Techron, partly because it's a good product and a good price, and secondly cause the commercials are funny. Note:Both Volvo and Mercedes-Benz have issued factory service bulletins advising the use of concentrated Chevron Techron in repair procedures for vehicles with certain mechanical problems.

[jkm311]

Before the cold temps hit, I put in a water remover in two consecutive tank fills (to prevent gas line freeze, obviously). I am not good about maintaining at least a half tank of gas at all times in the cold months, so I never enter winter without doing this.Also, I do two consecutive fuel injector cleaner fills once a year (usually in the fall, to clean the injectors after summer driving), and adding them when I am nearly on fumes, so as to mix well with a fresh tank of gas each time. Perhaps the simplest thing to do is fill up with trusted fuel brands that gunk up your injectors less than no-name brands. I never fill up at grocery store gas stations or no-name discount places. Just don't trust 'em. I'll even skip a highway exit, if I don't recognize any fuel brands.My long-winded two cents.

[star_deceiver]

I use a fuel system treatment about every 15000-20000kms. Never tried slick50 though.

[Cougar Vibe]

For about the first 30K miles I used a 12oz bottle of Techron w/every oil change (ie, twice a year). But then I moved and there's a Chevron gas station up the street...so I just try to use that with every fill-up.There is also a website which talks about "Top Tier" gasolines and retailers. Supposedly, these fuels meet some sort of US EPA minimum additive/detergent levels...in other words, they utilize various proprietary forms of "Techron" and similar. I don't know how helpful it be for Canadians, but it's worth a read:http://www.toptiergas.com/

[Cougar Vibe]

Guess I should have read my own link:Top Tier...Chevron Canada Shell Canada Petro-Canada Sunoco Canada

[ColonelPanic]

Chevron abandoned my area all together - sucked because my car always seemed to prefer that brand. Now,i just run a bottle of techron twice a year or so.

[cptnsolo77]

I used to use Cheveron Techron, until my buddy who works at a Ford dealership told me it was a waste of money.

[djkeev]

Overall, no. There are time's I've used an antifreeze but very rare.I have just figured out over the years to spend an extra cent or two and get a name brand gas.Having been in the industry the exception to that would be Exxon. This was years ago but if we got a Mercedes coming in running poorly with the 2.3 and dual carbs, first question would be type of gas used. I'd say 9 out of 10 times the answer was Exxon. It left a reddish deposit in the carb and caused malfunctions.I use mostly Shell and am happy overall. Some Citgo at times and very rarely some other brand depending on where I am and my needs for fuel.Additives are really just a way to get rid of money in my opinion. Not always and not everyone but overall, service your car, buy quality fuel and you are golden.Dave

[Jims08Vibe]

Lucas fuel system cleaner in mine.

[Water boy]

I run a can of Seafoam in the tank at each oil change ~5K.I've also used ChemTool and Walmart brand.Can't say any of it does any good mechanically.But it does make me feel good mentally.