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alternative to BG-44k that is supposedly just as good but cheaper

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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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alternative to BG-44k that is supposedly just as good but cheaper

hey guys there is a new fuel injector cleaner out their called lucas that many of the auto parts stores and mechanics have recommended to me. suppose to be awesome and it costs around four bucks. comes in a clear bottle one bottle treats up to 23 gallons. suppose to be as good as BG-44k, have you guys tried it or heard of it and what do you think
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Anyone ever try this as an expensive and probably less effective alternative to Seafoam?

http://store.yahoo.com/tri-maxx2000/b.html
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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that sucker is been out for a while.... same crap as all the injector cleaners out there....
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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eh just use B-12 chemtool. seems to work for me :/
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vinny
hey guys there is a new fuel injector cleaner out their called lucas that many of the auto parts stores and mechanics have recommended to me. suppose to be awesome and it costs around four bucks. comes in a clear bottle one bottle treats up to 23 gallons. suppose to be as good as BG-44k, have you guys tried it or heard of it and what do you think
Lucas is not new, and is not the same as BG-44k.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Lucas was making things long before fuel injection was even invented....My 1970 Triumph came with some Lucas parts...
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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That's a different Lucas homey.
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