Anyone using Redline SI-1 as a maint dose?

[elwaylite]

Ordered a couple of bottles and was going to try.

My Scion does not have many miles on it yet, and the Sonata has seen a shot of Techron every 10k miles.

Prob gonna hit both of them with a full dose then go to maint doses after that.

Been talking to Dave via email, and just asked him to clarify how many gallons the 1.5 ounce dose covers.

 

[demarpaint]

I'm using it now as a maint dose in an 88 E-150 I've been having injector issues with. I did two FI line cleanings, along with some RL FI cleaner. I started the maint dose about a month ago. I've been noticing improvement, but haven't been driving the van much lately.

What was the dosage Dave suggested for maint?

 

[Mr Nice]

I bought about 20 bottles of it when AAP had it on clearance. I use half a bottle every 6 months in all ours cars but have really never noticed any difference in the way the engine runs or gas mileage.

 

[JHZR2]

I have, but I change adds all the time.

 

[PT1]

I dose mine with a cleaning dose every 20k. Seems to be sufficient in all the vehicles that go over 125k. TB & psark plugs are all clean at 125k service.

 

[elwaylite]

Yeah, Im wondering if the 10k dose is all, and skip the maint dose. Have not heard back from Dave on the proper amount/gallon for the dose.

Once thing you miss with not using the maint dose is the UCL capabilities.

 

[Mamala Bay]

I think it's 1.5 oz/10 gls. Use top tier gas with extra cleaning the RL will add additional cleaning in maintenance dose as a preventive measure.

 

[elwaylite]

Yeah, I think you are right. I generally always run Shell or Chevron.

 

[qship1996]

The maintenance dose is listed and measured right on the side of every bottle of redline injector cleaner.

 

[elwaylite]

Gotcha. Never had a bottle, so I would not know.

 

[Durango]

I might pop in a bottle every couple months using either Arco or Cosco gasoline. I haven't noticed any difference anyway. As long as it doesn't make my gas go sour.

It's cheaper than using a bottle of Techron for sure.

Durango

 

[elwaylite]

Dave confirmed that it is 1.5oz's every 10 gallons for maint dose.

 

[Mr Nice]

Is Redline that strong ?

1.5 Oz per 10 gallons of gas

 

[qship1996]

For maintenance of a already cleaned fuel system....otherwise a full bottle in a tank to clean.

 

[SLCraig]

Originally Posted By: qship1996
For maintenance of a already cleaned fuel system....otherwise a full bottle in a tank to clean.


That's what I'm inclined to do. Dump an entire bottle in once a year or something and let it clean real good.

 

[Leo]

Prevention is better than treatment IMO. I wonder if it works out cheaper to use top tier gas vs regular w/SI-1.

 

[elwaylite]

I'll run Chevron/Shell AND SI-1 maint doses

 

[Hitzy]

I alternate between RL and Lucas UCL. I thing RL is the better cleaner and Lucas is the better UCL.