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Old 03-17-2011, 06:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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There are some commercial food treatments that are supposed to hep clean your fuel injectors. Do you think that these actually do the job they are supposed to?
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Old 03-18-2011, 10:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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"food treatments"? You mean fuel treatments, I think! I don't have personal experience, but my spouse swears by them. If the car is running rough after we fill up, we usually end up adding treatment to it, but I can never tell if it makes much difference.
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Old 03-18-2011, 01:35 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes, I've used them a time or two. They can help make a difference, especially if things are very bad with your car. But a good service can also make the difference.
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Old 03-18-2011, 10:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
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My mechanic recommends using the fuel injector cleaner. I use it, but I don't put it into every tank of gas. I put it in about every fifth or sixth fill up.
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Old 03-22-2011, 10:55 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Every few months I use them. I did not for a while and my wifes vehicle was starting to act up, put in some fuel treatment and it has gotten better.
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Well, so fuel treatments really work. I also use them once in a while but I don't notice so much difference. I wonder if it means that I have been using good quality gas.
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Old 03-23-2011, 04:15 PM   #7 (permalink)
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It might do. I believe that it's the same stuff as in the better fuel. I've used the treatments once or twice and had a lot of success with them.
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