What fuel treatment do you use?

Amen. I do top end cleaning with Seafoam though.

 

Only thing I really put in my tank besides gas would be Heet during really cold snaps, but this winter is so mild I haven't even had to think about putting the stuff in!

 

None. I'd rather not risk messing things up if it's not giving problems. Anyway, the detergents in the gasoline should be enough.

 

Thanks everyone for your input, much appreciated. I guess it depends on yourselves as to whether or not you use fuel treatments. Some of us (myself included) use fuel treatments and for the others it's like we say in the South, "if it ain't broke don't fix it".

 

Seafoam and chevron tech fuel cleaner. Gain back all the lost power

 

$25 BG 44k Fuel System Cleaner Power Enhancer 11oz.

BG 44k

 

Use Lucas every few thousand miles and sometimes AMSOIL "P.I." when I place orders for oil and such. Lucas makes great products and I feel AMSOIL is the best synthetic oils and lubes on the market.

 

I use Lucas every other tankful with summer fuel. With winter fuel that is heavily oxygenated (ethanol), I use Lucas in every tank. Although I have noticed an average of 2mpg increase using Lucas (real-world testing over the long-term), I just don't think it's necessary in every tankful, plus sometimes I forget to refill my 5.25oz bottle so I can't put it in anyway.

 

Amsoil

 

my old car:

http://youtu.be/VYB9L9YkvgQ

 

absolutely!

 

Seafoam was developed for marine engines where water in the fuel and/or long storage times with gas breakdown and varnish buildup was a problem. An application or two in an old vehicle or in one that has unstabilized varnished-up fuel might be warranted. However, if you are using Seafoam or another gas treatment on a regular basis you are probably not doing much more than spending the extra money.

Some times I've used fuel treatments/cleaners:

Old Desoto that sat in a barn for 30 years + carb cleaner and fuel treatment = better running engine.

Old mower that sat in a shed for ten years + carb cleaner and fuel treatment = one pull starts.

Maintained Toyota pickup (220k miles/one-owner) that had started missing + fuel treatment (several tanks) = no results (the problem was due to the old, deteriorating, spark plug wires and distributor cap).

 

Do you work for Crown Toyota/Lexus and did you buy my '94 when I traded it in on my Tundra in November 2002?

I never did change those wires and cap (or rear brakes)! Did the clutch at 180k.

 

I was referring to my old '87 4 cyl turbo. However, for those who have an older generation Toyota truck that has started missing, new spark plug wires and a new distributor cap might fix you right up -- it's a pretty cheap first thing to try.

 

I give the ole girl a squirt of Lucas in her tank 3 or or 4 times a year.

 

For fuel treatment, every oil change I mix 110 octane with 91. On an empty tank I'll put in about 2-3 gallons of 110 then water it down with 91 for a full tank. Makes the truck run like new again everytime.

 

Startron! Especially with ethanol fuels. Better fuel mileage as well. I get nearly 1/2 mile per gallon better when I use it. 10,000 miles on 2012 since Nov. And I have two other vehicles I drive. It does make your exhaust smell a little different though.

 

I do the Lucas stuff coupla times a year in all 3 vehicles. Buy the 32oz bottle for 11.00 and use the smaller bottle for measuring & dispensing. That way you can get 6 treatments for the price of 2 of the smaller bottles.

 

I don't see any reason/benefit to use any of those products on a regular basis on a newer vehicle. Its really just a waste of money just like using 91+ gas.

The only thing I would use is a water remover before winter/freezing temps. Just use the HEET in the red bottle NOT the yellow.


With all that being said Sea foam is the best. I would use it on an older carburetor vehicle. This stuff works wonders in smaller 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines. I just add to my fill up can so it is always in there. And they make it is a spray can to spray in the carb. Works like a starting fluid also.

 

I've never found the need for that since any minimal amount of water finding its way into your tank gets pick up off the bottom where it sinks anyway. It does not accumulate and need to be removed before winter.