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Increased mileage after fuel filter change
I had my fuel filter change for the first time last month. I can tell you that I’m getting 12 to 15 miles more per tank than I was before the change. It’s great.
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I put in a brand new fuel filter last year and it seems like I’m getting the same mileage.
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Along with your filter change. Pick a reputable fuel injector cleaner and put it in the tank a few times a year to keep your injectors clean.
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BG products, Techron, the Gummout, and the Amsoil.
I cheat and have the phone number of the local BG guy and can meet him to get what I need off his truck. For all you all that want to do engine flushes to remove sludge etc their BG-109 is awesome.
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I always grab a couple of 6 packs when Costco runs a sale. Great pricing, great product......throw it in the tank once every few months.
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Along with your filter change. Pick a reputable fuel injector cleaner and put it in the tank a few times a year to keep your injectors clean.
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Thanks. But I’m curious. I use Mobil and Shell gasoline. Wouldn’t the detergents in that fuel be good enough?
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06-05-2020, 11:00 PM
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Thanks. But I’m curious. I use Mobil and Shell gasoline. Wouldn’t the detergents in that fuel be good enough?
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Maybe. I just know in 30 years of running EFI Toyotas. I have yet to have a bad fuel injector in one. I use a good quality fuel injector cleaner a few times a year as thats cheaper then changing the injectors.
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Thanks. But I’m curious. I use Mobil and Shell gasoline. Wouldn’t the detergents in that fuel be good enough?
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Yes, I never use injector cleaners in any of my cars. Feel its kinda a gimmick for most peopl. im over 250k on prius and 4runner.
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Yes, I never use injector cleaners in any of my cars. Feel its kinda a gimmick for most peopl. im over 250k on prius and 4runner.
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I don't think it is as good injector cleaners will clean the fuel system. How many folks on here are pulling their injectors sending them out to be tested or going to a junk yard to pull a set and send them out to be tested and cleaned?
I had many Toyotas over 250k over the years with original injectors in them. Tetanus 1 1998 is at 265k and original injectors still in.
As I said a few times. I would imagine after 30 years with a pile of Toyotas that I would have had a few injectors by now fail if I didnt occasionally run injector cleaner through. However, maybe I just that lucky but I really doubt that I am. As I dont have good luck that way.
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I run techron injector cleaner about twice a year. It is preventative.
I have seen rough running cars/trucks smooth out with running injector cleaners . I run quality fuels when I can...but remote locations you never know and related to that I change my fuel filter about every 2 years.
I have replaced my injectors also preventative when I did my knock sensors..at 220k ....yep could have been a waste of money....oh well
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I've tried a bunch of injector cleaners over the years (after paying to have my injectors cleaned because of misfires/poor power). The only one that actually changes the way the car runs and smooths the idle out, eliminates misfires, is Royal Purple's products, the Max Clean and Max Atomizer. All the others I've tried I can't tell if it's doing anything or not.
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Quote:
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I've tried a bunch of injector cleaners over the years (after paying to have my injectors cleaned because of misfires/poor power). The only one that actually changes the way the car runs and smooths the idle out, eliminates misfires, is Royal Purple's products, the Max Clean and Max Atomizer. All the others I've tried I can't tell if it's doing anything or not.
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thanks...one of these days Ill try them
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gamefreakgc
I've tried a bunch of injector cleaners over the years (after paying to have my injectors cleaned because of misfires/poor power). The only one that actually changes the way the car runs and smooths the idle out, eliminates misfires, is Royal Purple's products, the Max Clean and Max Atomizer. All the others I've tried I can't tell if it's doing anything or not.
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I never tried that one. I used many types of injectors and carb cleaners and have has success with a pile of them.
I am sure there are 25 you tube videos out there that show which ones work and everyone is the best.
The issue is you need injector cleaners before the injectors are plugged. If its misfiring at that point you can have too much lacquer and deposit build up that they will need cleaned.
At that point it's like a clogged drain. Have to tear it apart and clean to get it to function properly again.
Injector cleaner is not magic in a bottle and that's why so many say its useless and dosent work. It helps eliminate build up of deposits because so much gasoline out there is very crappy.
Well that's how I see it as but th as it's just my 2 cents.
The switch to ethanol blended gasoline should be eating the deposits out of the fuel systems.
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The switch to ethanol blended gasoline should be eating the deposits out of the fuel systems.
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And kill our gas mileage  . California switched to a 10% ethanol blend 2ish years ago and I went from an average MPG's of 18 solid 21 hwy to 16 mixed and 19 highway... it really doesn't like it.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brillo_76
I don't think it is as good injector cleaners will clean the fuel system. How many folks on here are pulling their injectors sending them out to be tested or going to a junk yard to pull a set and send them out to be tested and cleaned?
I had many Toyotas over 250k over the years with original injectors in them. Tetanus 1 1998 is at 265k and original injectors still in.
As I said a few times. I would imagine after 30 years with a pile of Toyotas that I would have had a few injectors by now fail if I didnt occasionally run injector cleaner through. However, maybe I just that lucky but I really doubt that I am. As I dont have good luck that way.
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Totally agree Brillo. I never messed with stuff that went in the tank, as I figured it just wasn't any type of concentration that would actually do anything.
I don't bother with motor flushes either before oil changes, I just change it 1000 miles early every once in a while. There's plenty of detergent in modern oils to fight sludge as long as you change it regularly. If you are REALLY paranoid, you can use the new GM Dexos Spec oils.
The ONLY thing I do is the Seafoam through the Vacuum line. Every time I have done this to a car it has been a massive improvement in the way the vehicle runs. BG is also an excellent product I have used the same way when I had access to it at shops.
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