Fuel System Cleaner ....do u use?

[Jamjammer]

Is the STP complete fuel system any good? I reckon it's a once-off application? Keen to try out as my car is about 40k mileage, thought of giving her a clean vrooomm...

[Blue2]

buy 1 more to keep can use 1/2year later

[Octopus]

[reply]

Is the STP complete fuel system any good? I reckon it's a once-off application? Keen to try out as my car is about 40k mileage, thought of giving her a clean vrooomm...

 

Now I using STP fuel injector cleaner (black bottle type), almost hit 400km on half tank even with some hard acceleration to clean injector. Before this I need to drive gently to hit this mileage on half tank.

But my previous car (carburator engine) I tried a few types of fuel additive including the complete fuel system cleaner, not much noticeable difference.

[Octopus]

[reply]

buy 1 more to keep can use 1/2year later

Actually the one I bought is meant for 4 or 6 months later then use. But not sure if will loose its effectiveness if kept too long.

[Kb27]

Amsoil, like Redline are amine based. They are good cleaner.

[Sky61]

personally used redline,effect is quite gd. b4 slightly less than 1/4tank left-350km, after use,slightly less than 1/4tank left-420km

[Jamjammer]

If afraid of losing effect, you might as used it till it's finished. Put in the cleaner twice lor. Else, you can give me to try

Edited July 19, 2008 by Jamjammer

[Kb27]

Some of the cleaners that used PEA are:

 

1. Techron

2. Redline

3. Amsoil

 

http://www.chevron.com/products/ourfuels/p...itives/tcp.aspx

The current state-of-the-art treatment is an additive called polyether amine (PEA). Developed by Chevron... it carries the company's trade name TECHRON

Red Line SI-1 contains:

 

30% to 50% PolyEther Amine (PEA)

http://www.redlineoil.com/msds/49.pdf

 

Amsoil PI contains:

 

27.7% to 36.9% PolyEther Amine (PEA)

http://www.amsoil.com/msds/api.pdf

[Will_I_Am]

Saw Carrefour having offer for the 3M fuel cleaner system + additives.

Buy 1 set at $21 plus .. 2nd set at $10 plus ..

Not sure if it's effective.

[Kb27]

I paid $18 for the 2 bottles at a car show. I don't think it was effective.

After I found Redline, I try to get rid of the 3m, so I just pour all into the tank.

[Will_I_Am]

Huh .... then I better return it.

Heng ahh ... Carrefour can refund within 15 days.

[Sgpauto]

personally used redline,effect is quite gd. b4 slightly less than 1/4tank left-350km, after use,slightly less than 1/4tank left-420km

 

I have used Redline and very satisfied too! Mileage improved but maybe not as much as yours. Bought a few spare bottles to keep!

Edited August 19, 2008 by Sgpauto

[Tommisan]

Hi,

 

Do you know apart from kaiguan.com.sg, where else could I get redline SI-1?

 

I am trying to look for it around woodlands, sembawang and yishun, but can't seem to find it.

 

I hope someone can tell where is the nearest place from woodlands to get redline.

 

Thanks to all,

 

Tommy

[Blue2]

now the price went up to 25 or 26 liao...

but how effective or how long will the cleaning effect last after using it???

[Silhoutte]

Me use STP fuel injector cleaner for 1st full tank after every engine oil change.

[Jamjammer]

Just bought 2 bottles of Gunk Fuel System cleaner - supposedly better than injector cleaner as it cleans everything inside the engine. Cost me less than $20 per bottle. I'm giving it to my buddy who drives a 7 year old, high mileage car to try. Will update you guys once the verdict is out.

[Modykoh]

honestly dont expect it do wonder much...

[Jamjammer]

haha, i tend to agree with you. If these stuffs can really do wonders, why are they not selling like hot cakes?

I actually half-believe in this only, but trying it out for fun, will keep you posted!