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What fuel treatment do you use?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jtgroce, Feb 26, 2012.

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Which do you prefer?

Poll closed Mar 28, 2012.

  1. Lucas Fuel Treatment

    71 vote(s)
    25.6%

  2. Seafoam

    52 vote(s)
    18.8%

  3. Chevron Techron

    41 vote(s)
    14.8%

  4. Gum Out

    8 vote(s)
    2.9%

  5. Other fuel treatments

    27 vote(s)
    9.7%

  6. None

    78 vote(s)
    28.2%
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  1. Mar 5, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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    tacoftw

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    tacoftw 5100s are the same price as spacers, seriously

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    fwiw, the lucas deep clean works much better than the standard lucas, although it is nearly twice the cost. i like them both though
     
    tacoftw, Mar 5, 2012
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  2. Mar 5, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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    MxRacer190

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    Okay, I read this article and IMMEDIATELY thought of this thread. made me lol. gotta love Cracked.com

    #4. Fuel Additives Are Good for Your Engine

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    The Myth:
    Gasoline is a bunch of dead dinosaurs. It's just chock full of dirt, sediment, bone fragments and the occasional restless raptor soul. Using a fuel additive helps keep deposits from building up and clogging your fuel system. Some of them may also increase gas mileage and prevent fuel line freezing, but only if you kiss them after and promise to call.
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    "Baby ... do you think that ... well, if I promise to be gentle and go slow ... could we try the tailpipe tonight?"​
    The Reality:
    Gasoline does indeed have crap in it that can clog up your fuel system. That's why every gasoline manufacturer since 1995 has been required by law to add detergents that prevent deposits and buildups. Using an aftermarket additive is basically like rubbing two bars of soap together; you're not actually cleaning anything and you look really stupid doing it. Gasoline antifreeze additives are largely useless, too, since most gasoline is good for temperatures down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, and if you're driving in climates colder than that, just move. There are way nicer places, even in Canada. You don't have to live like this, Saskatchewanites.
     
    MxRacer190, Mar 5, 2012
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  3. Mar 6, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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    jtav2002

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    jtav2002 Kenny Fuckin Powers

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    I've used that in the 2 stroke outboard on my boat.
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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    shaun.l

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    i am a strong believer in star tron. wife and i use it in every tank, both get better mileage and as far as power you can tell when its not in there. aside from what it does for the ethanol issue it also turns moisture into micro particulate and disperses it evenly. also contains a system cleaner and will stabilize fuel for up to two years far better then stabil's one year. give it a try 16oz bottle is about 16 bucks and it is only 1oz per 16 gallons if you buy the concentrated stuff
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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    fadippides

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    I disagree about the antifreeze. I had an old car whose fuel line would freeze up in very cold weather. Only way to fix this was to dump gas down the carb to keep it running for a few minutes until it thawed. The antifreeze would prevent this problem.

    I use some cleaner about once every 30K miles typically redline. I think every tank may be overkill but to each their own.
     
    fadippides, Mar 7, 2012
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  6. Mar 7, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    KenpachiZaraki

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    KenpachiZaraki Its Wicked Flow BITCHES!!

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    i piss in my tank, its a toyta, that shit will run on anything!!!
     
    KenpachiZaraki, Mar 7, 2012
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  7. Mar 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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    Iceman2448

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    5100 OME 3" front lift 1.5 rear All Injen cold air Intake N-Fab light bar Hella 500FF lights Alpine Heand unit Type R 10 sub r500.1 amp Alpine 6x8 comps up front Alpine 6x9 in rear
    I use amsoil's P1! It's a great all in one bottle cleaner.
     
    Iceman2448, Mar 7, 2012
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  8. Mar 8, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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    hawlisjawt

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    LOL!
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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  10. Mar 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    Techron is the exact same product every dealer uses when you pay them to clean the fuel system. They pull out a bottle of pure techron and run it through injectors, best product for it. This is typically around a $200 service........
    a full tank of chevron supreme, 15-20 gallons (not the lower grades, they contain much less techron, notice the much smaller print of techron on pumps to hint at that) contains the same amount of techron in it that the bottle has and its practically free.

    i use just about any brand fuel, but i do make it a point to run a full tank of chevron supreme through my cars at least once every other month.
     
    drsus, Mar 8, 2012
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  11. Mar 11, 2012 at 9:57 AM
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  12. Mar 11, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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  13. Mar 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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    I've seen a nearly-empty gas tank frozen above 40 below. Put gasoline antifreeze in it and let it work. Then started the truck and drove it to the gas station. :) Maybe I'm wrong but I keep a couple bottles of HEET handy in the winter. Also fuel system cleaner kept my Corolla happy as it got older. Much better performance, especially after I had to use ethanol in it.
     
    bethes, Mar 22, 2012
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  14. Mar 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    seafoam is tops.
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    macgyver

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    I like to drink some bourbon, wait a few hours, then piss in the tank. Works wonders. The neighbors give me funny looks though.
     
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  16. Mar 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    BTO

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    Not harmless if you're stuck having to breath all that smoke. :(
     
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