Fuel Injector Cleaner?

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Fuel Injector Cleaner?

Post by aussiemom »

What is the best fuel injector cleaner out there?
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I second that, and maybe a little of this once in a great while:
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+3 on Techron!
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaner? (star_deceiver)

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »+3 on Techron!Is it available in Canada again?It disappeared years ago, and the reason I got was label issues.However I was told that the GM branded injector cleaner is just a re-labeled bottle but for more than twice the price of Techron
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Interesting...Quote, originally posted by Herb »However I was told that the GM branded injector cleaner is just a re-labeled bottle but for more than twice the price of TechronI had decent results so far with STP on my Grand Prix and Vibe, now I'm using Pennzoil since I go there for oil change with pretty much the same results I'd say.For my car fifth birthday, I might go for a Terraclean. http://www.terraclean.net/home.html
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Quote, originally posted by Herb »Is it available in Canada again?It disappeared years ago, and the reason I got was label issues.However I was told that the GM branded injector cleaner is just a re-labeled bottle but for more than twice the price of Techronnope -- my stock of techron ran out in the fall so I just use the Pennzoil cleaner that Shell carries. but I'm heading down to NY soon so I'll pick up 5+ bottles then
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Buy one ($7.99) get one free at Advance Auto Parts good through March 31st http://shop.advanceautoparts.c...C____
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Quote, originally posted by ab2cmiller »Buy one ($7.99) get one free at Advance Auto Parts good through March 31stwe cleared out their supply of techron - even scored some 20oz bottles for the price of a 12oz

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How did you get the 20oz bottles for that price?
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TECHRON is the only fuel injector cleaner, accept no substitutes!
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Quote, originally posted by ab2cmiller »How did you get the 20oz bottles for that price?um...bought 5 12oz and got 5 "12oz" bottles free i guess the guy didn't look to closely at which bottles he was putting in the bag
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...obviously, an accounting error--on account of the attendant guy not paying attention....another vote for Techron, but does anybody remember the name of the stuff that Andy Granatelli's STP used to sell?
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Post by PlatinumVibe08 »

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe » Lucas oil FTW!+1 - Good stuff and very affordable at just a little over $1/5oz treatment if you purchase it in the 1 gallon size.
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Post by FaithHopeLove »

I've always used LUCAS fuel products, in the past, and recently bought fuel system cleaner for my 2004 AWD Vibe...recently purchased...and can report VERY good results, used in combination with cleaning my MAF sensor (10 min. job)...was VERY dirty...before that, this "winter gas" and sloppy driving gave me the blues...better mileage and more responsive idling, etc. since the cleaner, MAF, etc...also switched to "pure gas"...no ethanol...go to http://www.pure-gas.org to locate a dealer in your state...there are very few dealers out there...but, it does seem to make a difference...a noticable one!
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Post by silverbullet »

+1 for the lucas! the larger containers are WAY cheaper so i keep a big one in the house and refill and keep the single use bottle in the center console.
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+2 on Lucas.
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Lucas is great, just DON'T use the oil stabilizer... Unless you like oil foam/snot...
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I've alternated between Techron, Lucas, and Seafoam (whichever is cheaper at the time).
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Post by RWatters »

I use a can of Seafoam in the gas tank yearly on all of my cars.
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