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Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do you
recommend?

I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the shelf
cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean the
injectors.

Comments?

"RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do you
> recommend?
>
> I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the
shelf
> cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean the
> injectors.

I guess it depends how dirty your fuel system/injectors are. If only
slightly dirty, then these off the shelf cleaners may be able to take care
of it. If really dirty, then I'm not sure...

As far as off the shelf, I'd go with either Chevron Techron concentrate or
BG 44K.

Cheers,

Pete

Thanks for the info.

"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:Gtptb.71278$1N3.36529@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> > Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do
you
> > recommend?
> >
> > I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the
> shelf
> > cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean
the
> > injectors.
>
> I guess it depends how dirty your fuel system/injectors are. If only
> slightly dirty, then these off the shelf cleaners may be able to take care
> of it. If really dirty, then I'm not sure...
>
> As far as off the shelf, I'd go with either Chevron Techron concentrate or
> BG 44K.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>

agree with pete. i have used them and had success with slightly 'missing'
engine.

also had some success with throttle body 'sticking'. the injector cleaners
cleared it up.

if real dirty, you'll need some heavier help.
"RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
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Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do you
recommend?

I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the shelf
cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean the
injectors.

Comments?

One thing to keep in mind with these cleaners is to use it the tank
before your next oil change. Then most of the dirty particles and
contaminants will be gone in the oil change.

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:26:51 GMT, "RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote:

>Thanks for the info.
>
>"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> "RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:Gtptb.71278$1N3.36529@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
>> > Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do
>you
>> > recommend?
>> >
>> > I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the
>> shelf
>> > cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean
>the
>> > injectors.
>>
>> I guess it depends how dirty your fuel system/injectors are. If only
>> slightly dirty, then these off the shelf cleaners may be able to take care
>> of it. If really dirty, then I'm not sure...
>>
>> As far as off the shelf, I'd go with either Chevron Techron concentrate or
>> BG 44K.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Pete

The dirty particles should never get anywhere near the oil. That's what
cylinder rings are for. Once flushed out of the injectors, the dirty
particles are either incinerated in the cylinder, and/or blown out the
exhaust.

"Steve Lee" <hate@spam.com> wrote in message
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> One thing to keep in mind with these cleaners is to use it the tank
> before your next oil change. Then most of the dirty particles and
> contaminants will be gone in the oil change.
>
> On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:26:51 GMT, "RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the info.
> >
> >"Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:bp5amf$ku9$1@news.onet.pl...
> >>
> >> "RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
> >> news:Gtptb.71278$1N3.36529@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> >> > Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do
> >you
> >> > recommend?
> >> >
> >> > I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the
> >> shelf
> >> > cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least
clean
> >the
> >> > injectors.
> >>
> >> I guess it depends how dirty your fuel system/injectors are. If only
> >> slightly dirty, then these off the shelf cleaners may be able to take
care
> >> of it. If really dirty, then I'm not sure...
> >>
> >> As far as off the shelf, I'd go with either Chevron Techron concentrate
or
> >> BG 44K.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >> Pete

"Steve Lee" <hate@spam.com> wrote in message
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> One thing to keep in mind with these cleaners is to use it the tank
> before your next oil change. Then most of the dirty particles and
> contaminants will be gone in the oil change.

If the fuel leaks into your oil, then you have a whole other (BIG) problem
to worry about.

Cheers,

Pete

"RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:<Gtptb.71278$1N3.36529@twister.nyroc.rr.com>. ..
> Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do you
> recommend?

Yes. Red Line SI-1, Schaeffer 131 Neutra and Chevron Techron all work
well. Also, isopropyl alcohol is great for removing moisture and has a
mild cleaning effect as well. Hard to beat at $1 for 12oz.

> I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the shelf
> cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean the
> injectors.

Slick 50 is a lot of slick marketing and very little performance. Try
a brand like the ones I mentioned above.

--- Bror Jace

"Bror Jace" <brorjace@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "RanMan" <rw1@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:<Gtptb.71278$1N3.36529@twister.nyroc.rr.com>. ..
> > Do any of these liquid additives really work? If so, which product do
you
> > recommend?
>
> Yes. Red Line SI-1, Schaeffer 131 Neutra and Chevron Techron all work
> well. Also, isopropyl alcohol is great for removing moisture and has a
> mild cleaning effect as well. Hard to beat at $1 for 12oz.
>
> > I've used slick 50 in the past, but I've heard that all these off the
shelf
> > cleaners don't really do much to improve performance or at least clean
the
> > injectors.
>
> Slick 50 is a lot of slick marketing and very little performance. Try
> a brand like the ones I mentioned above.
>
> --- Bror Jace

Mr Jace.

I agree with your analysis regarding Red Line. I purchased a bottle at Pep
Boys and was delighted with the results.

Also, is Bror Jace your real name or is it an internet stage name? Just
curious. Thanks.

"Roger" <Roger@aaadelete.org> wrote in message news:<inyub.9766$y27.3641838@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.n et>...

> Mr Jace.
> I agree with your analysis regarding Red Line. I purchased a bottle at Pep
> Boys and was delighted with the results.

>:^D

> Also, is Bror Jace your real name or is it an internet stage name? Just
> curious. Thanks.

Bror Jace is the name of an X-Wing pilot from a couple Michael Stackpole novels.

--- Bror Jace