What Fuel System/Injector Cleaner Do You Use?

**flyguy327** · 10-09-2009 05:58 PM

Went to the store to buy a quality fuel system or fuel injector cleaner and was dumbfounded by the number of products available. Its nauseating! I didnt even know where to begin. Just curious what the best is out there and more importantly whats safe for our cars.

**Leeber** · 10-09-2009 06:11 PM

as far as a fuel additive i've tried lucas oils injector lubricant/cleaner on my toyota commuter(249k) and also on my gf's lexus IS 300(108k). she claims it helped her gas milage but i am still skeptical and haven't tried it on the audi. good results with toyota though! my commuter truck runs great.

**Quattro** · 10-09-2009 06:13 PM

i havent used anything, i dont think the car needs it yet...isn't this stuff meant for older cars?

-randy

**AudiSportB5S4** · 10-09-2009 06:17 PM

^ Not really, you can use it as a preventative measure at any time. I mean if you have less than 50K on the car maybe, but even so, it's 10 dollars and cleans your valves, injectors, it's a good idea.

With that said, I use the Techron Fuel System Cleaner.. Treats up to 21 gallons

**wayneB7** · 10-09-2009 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by AudiSportB5S4

^ Not really, you can use it as a preventative measure at any time. I mean if you have less than 50K on the car maybe, but even so, it's 10 dollars and cleans your valves, injectors, it's a good idea.

With that said, I use the Techron Fuel System Cleaner.. Treats up to 21 gallons

Agreed. I use the same product.

**flyguy327** · 10-09-2009 08:42 PM

I wasnt big on the idea of fuel system cleaners either until my car started acting "moody." Ive changed the plugs, coils, DV valve and PVC valve and she still has a few quirks; taking a little longer to start, chugs a little when cold and sometimes chugs at full open throttle. I have 65K miles on it and the dealer did the TSB with the fuel pump cam and cam follower back when it had 49K miles. Ohh and no fault codes ( at least according to auto zone, sometimes i wonder if they know what their doing). The only thing left i can think of are the fuel injectors. Thats why I kinda started warming up to the idea of using a fuel injector cleaner.

**lowandslow** · 10-09-2009 08:54 PM

I have used Seafoam in my mazda protege 5 which is known for carbon buildup problems. It settled out the idle and smoothed acceleration issues the car had. I recently ran a bottle through my Yamaha R6 and the bike definately has a little more pep now. It can be ran through the engine in a couple of different ways, I would recommend checking it out

I buy it locally here from Napa. There are a ton of videos and how to's on the net for using Seafoam

Matt

**flyguy327** · 10-09-2009 09:06 PM

http://best.lovetoknow.com/Best_Fuel_System_Cleaner

Looks like Chevrons Techron is the most popular on other forums, followed by Redline, and Sea foam.

I think im gona try the Techron, Its already in my gas so i know it wont hurt the car, its proven to remove carbon, and lots of ppl seem to be happy with it.

**davis449** · 10-10-2009 09:26 AM

I've used Lubro Moly Jectron and Ventil Sauber for years. I alternate one or the other every oil change.

**boosted4life** · 10-11-2009 07:01 PM

Just use some good gas.

**RAI Motorsport** · 10-11-2009 07:39 PM

BG 44k ftw, the jetron is a close second.

**boosted4life** · 10-11-2009 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by [email protected]

BG 44k ftw, the jetron is a close second.

Yeah, +1 on the BG 44k.

**joshd2012** · 10-12-2009 11:38 AM

Techron. I have a family friend who spent some time as a grease monkey. Company policy was to put a bottle of Techron in the tank whenever a customer wanted to "Clean the Fuel System" and charge them $120 bucks for it. The stuff really works and can be bought anywhere.

**king505** · 10-12-2009 12:04 PM

Use the Techron every oil change. In all of my research online, I have not seen any hard evidence to suggest that it actually does anything, especially on a newer vehicle with under 50,000 miles. I really don't know why I buy it.