Fuel System Cleaning
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A very stern "no" was the answer I got from a local dealer. Two of the service techs + the service manager said NOT to do a major fuel system clean/flush (where you have two or three diff chemicals that you run through various hoses/systems in the car + machine). They said they used to do 'em, but Honda has since told them not to, as numerous customers then experienced problems with their catylitic converters.
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there isnt really a need to clean any thing. if your going to clean any thing you would pull out your injectors and soak them in a cleaner designed for cleaning injectors. nothing else is really able to get dirty or hurt flow
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Yeah I have Penzoil product, which I use every 10-12 fill ups. The thing is, I'm not the first owner of the car so I don't know how consistent the previous owners were with premium gas fill-ups.
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BTW I'm a new owner of a 99TL. Chevron or Penzoil, which is a better brand? How often do I need to use this? I've used fuel injector cleaner before and some says in the bottle "every other fill-up.."
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yeah, I use STP or Chevron, but now, Im getting this kind of exhaust or something like that when I accelerate hard.
anyone experiencing any kind of bad smell when punching the pedal?
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I haven't had any bad experiences so far. "Every other fill-up" seems kinda often to me but I try and do it when I "feel" it needs it.
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I've been using Cheveron Techron in my cars for years. I use it a few times a year. I usually grab the bottle that is suppose to be used for 12 gallons. With the TL, I've been using it on a full tank. Last time I used it, I did it with a half a tank and it felt like there was a little more pep.
It works best if you use it on a regular basis (recommended every 3000 miles). Don't expect it to be a miracle product if you use it every 2 years or whatever.
It works best if you use it on a regular basis (recommended every 3000 miles). Don't expect it to be a miracle product if you use it every 2 years or whatever.
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Originally Posted by whatwasthat
so changing it is the way to go??... is this a DIY project or leave it to a pro?
(I looked it up on Mitchell - and that's basically what was written.)
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