Any Fuel System Cleaner Recommended ??

felix0121 · 01-09-2015, 10:15 PM

Recently I've purchased two fuel system cleaners - the Valvoline Max and the Techron concentrate plus. Both used on some days interval.

This is my first FS cleaner use. In the user's manual, it says Nissan does not recommend any additives. But for me wanted something good to restore my lost power and performance.

I felt really my Z runs better just after I put that Valvoline's. Faster response like a new (now hitting 100K miles around) About the Techron no idea yet cuz I just put it hours ago.

Any brand of FS cleaner highly recommended ?? Well.. I tried to ask at the BITOG, but my membership is still pending that I write this post here.

1st · 01-09-2015, 10:53 PM

I use Lucas fuel injector cleaner every oil chg. I use it to prevent build up on the valves but that's about it.

Chan Chee Hoe · 01-09-2015, 10:55 PM

Top tier petrol already got additives inside....no need this...This type of 'cleaner' is for 3 rd World countries like Laos,Vietnam,Africa & some South America where no Premium fuel are sold.

kenchan · 01-09-2015, 11:04 PM

why not just go to sherwin willams and pour some touline in there?

felix0121 · 01-09-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Top tier petrol already got additives inside....no need this...This type of 'cleaner' is for 3 rd World countries like Laos,Vietnam,Africa & some South America where no Premium fuel are sold.

good point.

Until my Z had hit 60K miles around, I had put the cheapest gas for lower prices. I even still don't know their brand names and rarely used top tiers but now I use 76 or Arco.

I guess that's why my Z temporarily lost its performance. I just get it back with these cleaners. But as you know, Techrons always go with the Chevrons.

1st · 01-09-2015, 11:05 PM

I personally still don't trust gas in the states and all I pump is Chevron.

felix0121 · 01-09-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

I use Lucas fuel injector cleaner every oil chg. I use it to prevent build up on the valves but that's about it.

Wow !

the brand name 'Lucas' reminds me of George Lucas Star Wars that it says "May the Additives be with You".

Hope you like it

Read T · 01-09-2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

the brand name 'Lucas' reminds me of George Lucas Star Wars that it says "May the Additives be with You".

Hope you like it

All it makes me think of is horrible electrical problems.

Did you hear about the vacuum cleaner Lucas made? It was their only product that didn't suck.

Read T · 01-09-2015, 11:30 PM

Every once and a while I'll let me tank get pretty low (yeah I know poor fuel pump) and put a few gallons of 100-octane in. I figure this helps clean stuff out. I wouldn't throw snake-oil additives into my car's fuel. Especially with how finicky sensors can be.

That said, the last time I went into Autozone to get parts for my carb they tired to sell me fuel injector cleaner.

Spooler · 01-10-2015, 12:12 AM

The only one that truly works is BG 44K. Good fuel also goes a long way.

felix0121 · 01-10-2015, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

The only one that truly works is BG 44K. Good fuel also goes a long way.

I heard that BG44K is used by Nissan Dealerships too. Correct ??

DEpointfive0 · 01-10-2015, 12:42 AM

Gasoline is already a hell of a solvent with some nasty shít in it. And I'd hazard a guess that most of the stuff that clogs injectors is the fuel pump and lines that get degraded because of the ethanol in our gas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

why not just go to sherwin willams and pour some touline in there?

Gasoline already contains toluene to up the octane. And you can't buy Toluene in CA anymore

Spooler · 01-10-2015, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix0121

I heard that BG44K is used by Nissan Dealerships too. Correct ??

In most dealerships. They choose. My old dealership swapped to Wynn's. I'm pissed about it. Looking for a new place to buy it now. I used it before I was a Tech. It's good stuff. Normally run one can every 15-30,000 miles. In my 1990 300zxtt I could only get 200-250 miles a tank when I got the car. Did a fuel induction service and went to 350-400 miles a tank. It works.

felix0121 · 01-10-2015, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

In most dealerships. They choose. My old dealership swapped to Wynn's. I'm pissed about it. Looking for a new place to buy it now. I used it before I was a Tech. It's good stuff. Normally run one can every 15-30,000 miles. In my 1990 300zxtt I could only get 200-250 miles a tank when I got the car. Did a fuel induction service and went to 350-400 miles a tank. It works.

wow mileages up a lot !!

I like 300zxs that they were really kind of super cars in their period.

LAVA · 01-10-2015, 12:31 PM

Big pic because it's that good, put in in your gas, intake and oil (only right before an oil change) Works amazing! You will see and fell the results. I personally guarantee it, If you're not happy with the results I'll give you your money back, that's how good this stuff works.

BG 44k is good too but about 3-4x as much.

01-09-2015, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 66	Any Fuel System Cleaner Recommended ?? Recently I've purchased two fuel system cleaners - the Valvoline Max and the Techron concentrate plus. Both used on some days interval. This is my first FS cleaner use. In the user's manual, it says Nissan does not recommend any additives. But for me wanted something good to restore my lost power and performance. I felt really my Z runs better just after I put that Valvoline's. Faster response like a new (now hitting 100K miles around) About the Techron no idea yet cuz I just put it hours ago. Any brand of FS cleaner highly recommended ?? Well.. I tried to ask at the BITOG, but my membership is still pending that I write this post here. Last edited by felix0121; 01-09-2015 at 10:28 PM.

01-09-2015, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	I use Lucas fuel injector cleaner every oil chg. I use it to prevent build up on the valves but that's about it. Last edited by 1st; 01-10-2015 at 12:13 AM.

01-09-2015, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Top tier petrol already got additives inside....no need this...This type of 'cleaner' is for 3 rd World countries like Laos,Vietnam,Africa & some South America where no Premium fuel are sold. mayday813 likes this. Last edited by Chan Chee Hoe; 01-09-2015 at 10:58 PM.

01-09-2015, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	why not just go to sherwin willams and pour some touline in there? onzedge likes this.

01-09-2015, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	I personally still don't trust gas in the states and all I pump is Chevron. MicntaeG35 likes this.

01-09-2015, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	Every once and a while I'll let me tank get pretty low (yeah I know poor fuel pump) and put a few gallons of 100-octane in. I figure this helps clean stuff out. I wouldn't throw snake-oil additives into my car's fuel. Especially with how finicky sensors can be. That said, the last time I went into Autozone to get parts for my carb they tired to sell me fuel injector cleaner. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

01-10-2015, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,516 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	The only one that truly works is BG 44K. Good fuel also goes a long way. Smashley likes this.

01-10-2015, 12:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 80	Big pic because it's that good, put in in your gas, intake and oil (only right before an oil change) Works amazing! You will see and fell the results. I personally guarantee it, If you're not happy with the results I'll give you your money back, that's how good this stuff works. BG 44k is good too but about 3-4x as much. Smashley, LennyK and david81968 like this. Last edited by LAVA; 01-10-2015 at 12:37 PM.

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