Any of you guys use a fuel additive/injector cleaner in your Cl-S? If so, how often, what kind do you use, and do you really think it helps?

 

I put some TECHRON Concentrate Fuel System Cleaner in my last tank of gas. My car has rather low mileage *and* I use Shell most of the time. I was just curious about it since I had read about the big 3 auto makers using Chevron for their EPA tests.

Did it help? I can't tell the difference, but I wasn't having any problems. I thought I would just give it a try (as a preventive measure)...

You might want to try Consumer Reports -- maybe they have a good long term study on this stuff...

Here is the link to the TECHRON page (with the TECHRON *and* "other" Chevron brand gas additives (for various problems);

http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/nafl...uel_add_fs.htm


[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 01-12-2001).]

 

When my CL-S was new, I was using 93 octane gas from the local 7-11 (Fina). Around 500 miles or so the engine performance was somewhat crappy. Knocks, hesitations, and a decrease in power were common. To remedy this I put in some Gumout Fuel Injection Cleaner with a full tank of Mobil 93 gas. I've had no problems since and now only use Mobil, Exxon, Texaco, or Shell 92 octane or higher. I currently have 5900 miles on the car.


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony

Wheel Locks/Tint/Splash Guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N filter 33-2178 on the way!

[This message has been edited by MikeN (edited 01-12-2001).]

 

I use to use it on my old car 5 years plus old. and when i put some injector cleaner it would give it a little more kick. But i don't quite think we need it since our cars are fairly new.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers soon now that I have a JOB again. hehe

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load.