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Old 06-21-2005 | 04:35 PM
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tune up blues$$$$. i mean... help

ive read a few threads in the past but i totally forgot what they said since its been more than half a year...

a few questions...

1)do anyone of you still use BG 44k or you can just use some other brand name fuel injector cleaner?

2)i guess i have to replace my auto transmission fluid, how many quarts should i buy and how many quarts do i put in?

3) what else besides those two and coolant flush do i have to replace.

(* note i cleaned my in cabin filter which is good for another 5000 miles i hope, changed wiper blades with PIAAs,and changed my oil.)

is there anything else im missing.

any help is appreciated, i couldnt find this in the stickies
Old 06-21-2005 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by maximo-SE
ive read a few threads in the past but i totally forgot what they said since its been more than half a year...

a few questions...

1)do anyone of you still use BG 44k or you can just use some other brand name fuel injector cleaner?

2)i guess i have to replace my auto transmission fluid, how many quarts should i buy and how many quarts do i put in?

3) what else besides those two and coolant flush do i have to replace.

(* note i cleaned my in cabin filter which is good for another 5000 miles i hope, changed wiper blades with PIAAs,and changed my oil.)

is there anything else im missing.

any help is appreciated, i couldnt find this in the stickies
1. I used it once and to me a total waste of money... use Seafoam instead
2. Look at my sig for a total flush step by step.
3. Power Steeering fluid.. same as tranny ATF
4. Brake fluid.... should be replaced.....
5. Wiper fluid... j/k

Good luck
Old 06-21-2005 | 06:06 PM
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i agree use seafoam through the Vaccume hose, and gas tank
Old 06-21-2005 | 06:08 PM
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air filter.....maybe check the spark plugs. I actually saved Lontars writeup for the AT fluid flush a few weeks ago but havent done that yet. I didnt know it was that important to do the same with the power steering and brake fluid,guess i'll get on thast eventually
Old 06-22-2005 | 04:33 AM
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i cant seem to find the seafoam products, can any of you provide me the full name of the seafoam product. pearlwhitemax... you mean i can just pour the seafoam into the gas tank right. i dont need to do anything correct?
Old 06-22-2005 | 12:45 PM
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I two have been looking for the seafoam product with no luck, I have been to all the auto stores and even checked walmart....
Old 06-22-2005 | 07:25 PM
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Foamtastic

Let there be Foam..... Rejoice
Old 06-23-2005 | 06:31 PM
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so i just need to add one 16oz into your gas and you all set.

oh yeah thanks instil
Old 06-24-2005 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by maximo-SE
so i just need to add one 16oz into your gas and you all set.

oh yeah thanks instil
No problem....i just bought fuel injector cleaner last week and it didnt do ish. If you get that Sea Foam, or go a different route that works, PM me or post in this thread. If the sea foam product works ill get some. Bad enough i cant change my fuel filter, I'd at least like to have the fuel injectors clean
Old 06-24-2005 | 01:26 PM
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NAPA also carries it in-store

Originally Posted by Digger01
I two have been looking for the seafoam product with no luck, I have been to all the auto stores and even checked walmart....
Old 06-24-2005 | 01:29 PM
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i always get mine at O'Rielly auto parts, but i've seen it at auto zone, checker, and napa as well....it works great! i can definitely tell that my idle and acceleration are both smoother....good luck!
Old 06-24-2005 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by maxilvr06
i always get mine at O'Rielly auto parts, but i've seen it at auto zone, checker, and napa as well....it works great! i can definitely tell that my idle and acceleration are both smoother....good luck!
how often do you use it? i think i need to try it out at least
Old 06-24-2005 | 04:42 PM
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your owners manual has a list of everything you need to do

1. i use BG44K and yes it works
2. owners manual
Old 06-24-2005 | 04:59 PM
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BG44K is good stuff
Old 06-24-2005 | 05:00 PM
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This will help you.....use it using the brake booster line... have fun

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=346574
Old 06-24-2005 | 05:34 PM
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i put one can into my gas tank and half of another went into my oil... car seems to run much better..
Old 06-24-2005 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
your owners manual has a list of everything you need to do

1. i use BG44K and yes it works
2. owners manual
owners manual advises you to wait too long (in my opinion) to check/replace many different things. As far as a listing of different things to be done, manual does list mostly everything, but i dont like the schedule it advises you to follow
Old 06-24-2005 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by instil
owners manual advises you to wait too long (in my opinion) to check/replace many different things. As far as a listing of different things to be done, manual does list mostly everything, but i dont like the schedule it advises you to follow
well the schedule is for a normal person driving it...not one of us
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