Hey guys, my mom's '04 Camry is reaching 15k miles so I thought I might put some fuel system cleaner in there before the next oil change. So I was wondering which OTC fuel system cleaner would you recommend? Some brands that I've seen around include: Chevron Techron, Lucas, Valvoline, STP, Grease Lightning, and a couple others that I can't remember. Ordering Fuel Power is not an option at this time. Thanks in advance.
Best OTC complete fuel system cleaner?
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Redline's fuel system cleaner is available at Pep Boys and other auto parts places. I do not know if you have Pep Boys in your state.
techron or regain are the two best that you can find at MOST stores
For over the counter I would use Gumout Regane.
As deepsquat said, the Regane and Techron are the two best OTC products. Most of the stuff on the shelves are just in fancy packages and a lot of hype. The two mentioned work.
As deepsquat said, the Regane and Techron are the two best OTC products. Most of the stuff on the shelves are just in fancy packages and a lot of hype. The two mentioned work.
Advanced Auto sells Sea Foam over the counter in my area. Great product and very powerful cleaner.
For a car with low miles Techron should be fine.
For a car that needs drastic measures short of removal and bench cleaning of the injectors I recommend a strong blend: Techron/Redline/Regane...bottle of each in a low fuel tank. Drive like a maniac for until almost out of fuel, fill tank. Change oil. Again - not for a new car....it has worked.
The above is based on the fact that 8oz of something dumped in 20 gallons of gas will not do a whole lot of cleaning right away.
OTOH FP works pretty good!
For a car that needs drastic measures short of removal and bench cleaning of the injectors I recommend a strong blend: Techron/Redline/Regane...bottle of each in a low fuel tank. Drive like a maniac for until almost out of fuel, fill tank. Change oil. Again - not for a new car....it has worked.
The above is based on the fact that 8oz of something dumped in 20 gallons of gas will not do a whole lot of cleaning right away.
OTOH FP works pretty good!
Not to be redundant, but to add emphasis:
Strongest Techron, Gumout Regane.
Strongest Techron, Gumout Regane.
Thanks guys
Another vote for Techron except use the consentrate system cleaner and not the injector cleaner.
Since you are an Amsoil person, how about your Performance Improver...?? I have had great luck with it....quote:
Originally posted by Pablo:
For a car with low miles Techron should be fine.
For a car that needs drastic measures short of removal and bench cleaning of the injectors I recommend a strong blend: Techron/Redline/Regane...bottle of each in a low fuel tank. Drive like a maniac for until almost out of fuel, fill tank. Change oil. Again - not for a new car....it has worked.
The above is based on the fact that 8oz of something dumped in 20 gallons of gas will not do a whole lot of cleaning right away.
OTOH FP works pretty good!
PI IS good - especially in smaller engines. I have used it in my cocktails as well.
BUT the question was "OTC". (And maybe someone near him does sell PI OTC)
BUT the question was "OTC". (And maybe someone near him does sell PI OTC)
Techron, B-
Regane, C+
FP, A+
Nothing but FP will touch the cold-start rough idle in my XJ. When I run FP it's totally gone. 'Bout time to order some more.
Regane, C+
FP, A+
Nothing but FP will touch the cold-start rough idle in my XJ. When I run FP it's totally gone. 'Bout time to order some more.
Asiancivic, change the fuel filter also!
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