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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Fuel Injection Cleaner, Good or not?

I am about to pour a bottle of Chevron Fuel System Cleaner that I purchased from Walmart into the gas tank during my next fill-up. Is it good for our Maximas? I remember reading a thread long, long time ago saying that it's bad to use any type of fuel system cleaner on Maximas cause the chemicals might actually damage the injector, some kind of corrosion or something. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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I don't know about any negative affects but I believe most gas stations already use some kind of detergent to help keep fuel systems clean.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Do a search on SEAFOAM in this forum and in the oil and lub section.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Y-MAX
I am about to pour a bottle of Chevron Fuel System Cleaner that I purchased from Walmart into the gas tank during my next fill-up. Is it good for our Maximas? I remember reading a thread long, long time ago saying that it's bad to use any type of fuel system cleaner on Maximas cause the chemicals might actually damage the injector, some kind of corrosion or something. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
If you have the one with the additive Techron on it, your in business. Great for cleaning the injectors!! Just follow the directions on the bottle and you max will love you for it.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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i've been using stp fuel injection cleaner ($3 at autozone) every third to fourth fill up. i definately notice a increase in power. i got 90,000 miles on my 98 and still running great.
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