I have probably sold 3,000 vehicles at my dealership over the past five years, and around 5,000 over the last decade and change
There have only been three products that seem to have ever given me any type of real-world benefit.
Fuel System Cleaners - The better ones I use if I happen to get a vehicle that's been sitting for a year or longer. I typically will use Techron or 3M when they have a substantial discount and only have used in about a dozen vehicles that fit this description.
Guaranteed To Pass - I do business in an emissions county and I find that if I have a vehicle that flunks CO2, I can use this to get the carbon out. You sometimes have to use a second bottle and I'm not 100% sure if it's good for the catalytic converter.
Fuel Stabilizers - I use this for vehicles that are driven only once in a blue moon. These vehicles are used for movie shoots and during the winter there's not a lot of demand for them. So I do use that for those cars as well as the lawnmower.
What have been your experiences. I frankly think that the best oil you can put into your crankcase is API/SAE certified motor oil that is stated as the best fit in your owner's manual (or enthusiast forum). Same deal for transmission, power steering, brakes, etc. Just remember to follow the manual, visit enthusiast forums for any tips on potential weaknesses and trouble spots, and once something starts leaking handle it as quickly as possible.
Am I wrong? Your thoughts.
All the best!
There have only been three products that seem to have ever given me any type of real-world benefit.
Fuel System Cleaners - The better ones I use if I happen to get a vehicle that's been sitting for a year or longer. I typically will use Techron or 3M when they have a substantial discount and only have used in about a dozen vehicles that fit this description.
Guaranteed To Pass - I do business in an emissions county and I find that if I have a vehicle that flunks CO2, I can use this to get the carbon out. You sometimes have to use a second bottle and I'm not 100% sure if it's good for the catalytic converter.
Fuel Stabilizers - I use this for vehicles that are driven only once in a blue moon. These vehicles are used for movie shoots and during the winter there's not a lot of demand for them. So I do use that for those cars as well as the lawnmower.
What have been your experiences. I frankly think that the best oil you can put into your crankcase is API/SAE certified motor oil that is stated as the best fit in your owner's manual (or enthusiast forum). Same deal for transmission, power steering, brakes, etc. Just remember to follow the manual, visit enthusiast forums for any tips on potential weaknesses and trouble spots, and once something starts leaking handle it as quickly as possible.
Am I wrong? Your thoughts.
All the best!