Lucas fuel treatment worth money?

leepeen · 06-18-2009, 09:07 PM

I felt my Z lost some Horse power compare to when i picked up at the dealershop, so i put Lucas fuel treatment for make myself feel good...
I don't actually know it would work properly or not...

I used about 250ml of Lucas fuel treatment into 65 liters of 94 octane fuel.
I believe it will help my Z to regain that lost HP at the end of result.
Did i waste my money?? I hope not...

Lucas Fuel Treatment | Canadian Tire

Picture of Lucas fuel treatment.... if you're interested...

cossie1600 · 06-18-2009, 09:15 PM

Placibo effect maybe?

AK370Z · 06-18-2009, 09:18 PM

WHY do you think your Z lost HP? It's a brand new car. I am curious to know how you can even lose HP by normally driving your car!

As per owners manual, Nissan DO NOT want you to add any additives in the oil. Once you get an oil change, do not put anything in your oil.

leepeen · 06-18-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

WHY do you think your Z lost HP? It's a brand new car. I am curious to know how you can even lose HP by normally driving your car!

As per owners manual, Nissan DO NOT want you to add any additives in the oil. Once you get an oil change, do not put anything in your oil.

Oh... i didn't know that i must stick 100% to manual... I thought it's not a big deal... that's why i used an additive to my fuel... Will it cause any problem to my engine in the future?
AK... You just freaked me off.

AK370Z · 06-18-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leepeen

Oh... i didn't know that i must stick 100% to manual... I thought it's not a big deal... that's why i used an additive to my fuel... Will it cause any problem to my engine in the future?
AK... You just freaked me off.

You don't have to stick to 100% to the manual but you must put stuff at your own risk. Will it cause any problem in the future? No one will be able to answer that question other than you. You will find out if it does or does not, in the future

. I don't think, to my knowledge, anyone have added anything to their oil in our forum.

theDreamer · 06-18-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

You don't have to stick to 100% to the manual but you must put stuff at your own risk. Will it cause any problem in the future? No one will be able to answer that question other than you. You will find out if it does or does not, in the future

. I don't think, to my knowledge, anyone have added anything to their oil in our forum.

Wait, was this added to the fuel or to the oil?

AK370Z · 06-18-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Wait, was this added to the fuel or to the oil?

.. I assumed it was the oil treatment by Lucas. Maybe I should go to sleep since I simply can't read things right. fuel treatment shouldn't be too bad. I would still avoid putting extra stuff in gas or oil.

leepeen · 06-18-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Wait, was this added to the fuel or to the oil?

i added it to fuel....I must be a fuel treatment, otherwise, i'm screwed! check the link and please tell me it's fuel treatment...!! Oh, damn!
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...BTreatment.jsp

FlashBazbo · 06-18-2009, 09:52 PM

If you buy quality fuel of the correct octane rating, you don't gain anything by adding a fuel treatment. Today's fuels have all the detergents your engine needs and excessive octane doesn't gain you anything in a stock engine.

Nikon FM · 06-18-2009, 10:32 PM

There has been some posts that mentioned the 370Z engine had an 96 octane fuel as a design point. I would not use fuel additives but I have mixed 92 and 101 octane (half and half), unleaded of course. There is a difference in the cars performance with a higher octane. I really like running the mix but at $8.45 USD a gallon only every once in a while. When I track the car I'll use the same mix.

BanningZ · 06-19-2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

There has been some posts that mentioned the 370Z engine had an 96 octane fuel as a design point. I would not use fuel additives but I have mixed 92 and 101 octane (half and half), unleaded of course. There is a difference in the cars performance with a higher octane. I really like running the mix but at $8.45 USD a gallon only every once in a while. When I track the car I'll use the same mix.

Interesting.

DIGItonium · 06-19-2009, 08:45 AM

Our engines definitely love octane higher than 91. It was easy to fishtail in 2nd while making a turn (stock tires) in my '03 350Z since I wasn't used to the extra power. We don't have any 93 octane fuel in our area now, so I will never be able to unlock the full potential of my 370Z. :-(

cossie1600 · 06-20-2009, 07:27 AM

You can't get 93 in some parts of Kansas because it is way above sea level. As you go higher, air is thinner and therefore requires less octane to burn. That's why your car probably runs at less HP than people at sea level regardless if it is 91 or 93.

Btw I did see it in Topeka, KS. I didn't see it in Selina

WShade · 06-20-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leepeen

i added it to fuel....I must be a fuel treatment, otherwise, i'm screwed! check the link and please tell me it's fuel treatment...!! Oh, damn!
Lucas Fuel Treatment | Canadian Tire

It is. You are ok

Old Chuck · 06-20-2009, 08:20 AM

Many believe that fuel treatments can contaminate the oil. If it breaks up or reduces carbon, gunk and the like from valves and lifters then it could possibly cause some oil to break down as well. Many advocate changing the oil after a couple of tanks of fuel after using fuel treatments.

06-18-2009, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
leepeen Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 Drives: PW 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 15	Lucas fuel treatment worth money? I felt my Z lost some Horse power compare to when i picked up at the dealershop, so i put Lucas fuel treatment for make myself feel good... I don't actually know it would work properly or not... I used about 250ml of Lucas fuel treatment into 65 liters of 94 octane fuel. I believe it will help my Z to regain that lost HP at the end of result. Did i waste my money?? I hope not... Lucas Fuel Treatment \| Canadian Tire Picture of Lucas fuel treatment.... if you're interested... Last edited by leepeen; 06-18-2009 at 09:09 PM.

06-18-2009, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	WHY do you think your Z lost HP? It's a brand new car. I am curious to know how you can even lose HP by normally driving your car! As per owners manual, Nissan DO NOT want you to add any additives in the oil. Once you get an oil change, do not put anything in your oil. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-18-2009, 10:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	There has been some posts that mentioned the 370Z engine had an 96 octane fuel as a design point. I would not use fuel additives but I have mixed 92 and 101 octane (half and half), unleaded of course. There is a difference in the cars performance with a higher octane. I really like running the mix but at $8.45 USD a gallon only every once in a while. When I track the car I'll use the same mix. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

06-19-2009, 08:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Our engines definitely love octane higher than 91. It was easy to fishtail in 2nd while making a turn (stock tires) in my '03 350Z since I wasn't used to the extra power. We don't have any 93 octane fuel in our area now, so I will never be able to unlock the full potential of my 370Z. :-( __________________

06-20-2009, 08:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 16	I would agree with Admin Many believe that fuel treatments can contaminate the oil. If it breaks up or reduces carbon, gunk and the like from valves and lifters then it could possibly cause some oil to break down as well. Many advocate changing the oil after a couple of tanks of fuel after using fuel treatments.

06-18-2009, 09:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Placibo effect maybe?

06-18-2009, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	If you buy quality fuel of the correct octane rating, you don't gain anything by adding a fuel treatment. Today's fuels have all the detergents your engine needs and excessive octane doesn't gain you anything in a stock engine.

06-20-2009, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	You can't get 93 in some parts of Kansas because it is way above sea level. As you go higher, air is thinner and therefore requires less octane to burn. That's why your car probably runs at less HP than people at sea level regardless if it is 91 or 93. Btw I did see it in Topeka, KS. I didn't see it in Selina

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