Tone8969

is that recommened for the 3.5L isntead of the "dealer only" $100 *induction* service for them to clean the injectors?
the black bottle of the techron stuff the best to use for this?
any others?

rmd0311

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I have used the Lucas Oil in a lot of cars... I started using it because it was highly recommended over at a Pathfinder forum I frequent. Have continued to use it since. I drop a little bottle every other oil change JUST for giggles on the Sienna. Have yet to do it on the Max though...

Metal Maxima

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I have been using CT for about 15,000miles now with no complaints.

Metal Maxima

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Lucas oil is nothing but 'snake oil' and has been proven to do precious little. Cehck out Bobistheoilguy.com for the scoop. Auto Rx works very well and should be used in the event one wants to add an oil stabilizer.

bigEL

Ditto on the Lucas oil.

Does AutoRx claim to stabilize oil (i.e. neutralize acid, etc.)? I thought it acted like a detergent/solvent or something.

Pit5Bull

Leave the Lucas Oil additive alone. on bobistheoilguy.com plug - he's the one that did the independent study on the Mobil 1 Full Synthetic oil, and how far you can take an oil change. Ever since I read his findings, I've been using Mobil 1 full synth and getting 9K plus miles out of each oil change, putting in a fresh oil filter at around 4,500 miles. Never any problems, but he does put that Lucas Oil additive to the test, and let's just say you have to see what happens to the oil treated with Lucas in order to believe it...

As far as to answer your initial question regarding the Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner, I've used it on more than one occasion with good results. I'd recommend using it, although I'm interested to see if anybody has anything to say about using Sea Foam as a fuel injector cleaner...

ChrisDog318

I have been using the techron injector cleaner for a couple of years with various cars and have had great results. I put it in when the gas tank is close to empty, then fill up with super unleaded techron gas.

towinnh12387

i use lucas oil stab and mobil1 syn. it makes it sound much better with than without. i go about 4000 miles and it looks like new when i drain it

ctrent86

That has to do a lot with how you drive your car. Give it to me for a week On the subject of Techon I have used it twice with good results. You dont want to use it to often because it will deteroate some of your seals. Just follow the recommedned on the bottle.

carsarecool

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It burns really hot, like white hot so if you use it too much it can actually turn the tips of your plugs white and give them a haze

Lontar1

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waste of money....... just use 91+ gas and you are good to go

SoonerFan

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use BG 44K or nothing

JiggaD369

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how good is BG44K? I've heard alot about it but $20 a can makes me think twice.

BewstAdd1ct

$20 a can?

damn, lol. ive got a stockpile of it, maybe i should start selling it for like $5 a can. heh.

anyway, techron, or any tank additive wont replace an induction service. an induction service is supposed to clean the throttle body, as well as a mediocre cleaning/carbon removal from the IM, and id does decent work on the combustion chamber also. not worth $100 IMO, id rather do a carbon blast with just plain water.

9DTALON

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for BG 44k.

It is expensive but you don't use it every month. Maybe once or twice a year. I just recently did the BG induction cleaning. Using the high pressure canister and the atomizing nozzle, you spray the cleaner into the intake right before the TB while running it at like 2K rpm. Damn there was a lot of white smoke coming out of my car, but it ran like mad afterwards. BG stuff is really good.

SinCityMaxPower

Ive used the techron additive w/ no problems.

Just make sure whenever you put any additives in the gas to have at least 5 or 6 gallons of gas minimum.

dont think if you run something on an empty (low) tank it will work better.

Tone8969

so would a bottle of the techron in the gas tank and throwing a can of seafoam down the intake be equivalent to the "induction service"?

SoonerFan

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you get what you pay for.

SoonerFan

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no, you havent had any problems. but you also havent had any benefit. it does nothing

SoonerFan

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havent you seen that techron is cr@p. use BG

9DTALON

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Sort of, but the BG induction service sends the cleaner through the intake with the car running in a fine mist. I'm not sure if the BG service does anything for carbon buildup in the cylinders though. That is where seafoam would do better to clean the carbon from the piston tops, and ring lands.

d00df00d

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Evidence, please?

SoonerFan

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cause i said so...and i know what im talking about

Metal Maxima

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You have still failed to provide any support to your claim.

SoonerFan

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i dont have to. if people want to waste their money on cheap stuff they can do what they want. every veteran on here already knows that BG44K is the best and only cleaner that does anything. people want to be cheap and still get results. pay the extra money for something that actually works.
do a little research. every other forum agrees that it works.

DJ2Max

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for that price, it better be awesome.

Bobo

The best product for cleaning the combustion chamber and ring packs is AutoRX. It does nothing for the intake manifold.

d00df00d

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http://www.brickboard.com/ARCHIVES/2...20170736.shtml

Tone8969

i know a few locals who praise the 44K as well. i just hear the 3.5L is a bit partial (and delicate) to some things as opposed to others.
i just want to be sure im doing everything i should (w/out having to go to the dealer for everyting and getting ripped) be since we plan on keepint this car for a while.

Bobo

Apart from BG44K, Gumout Regane and LubeControl FP60 are also highly regarded on BITOG as effective fuel system cleaners. LubeControl FP60 is effective on an on-going maintenance basis by adding it to every fill-up.

See the Additives forum on www.bobistheoilguy.com. Run a search.

Expand your horizons. There is more to life than Chevron Techron and Seafoam.

steven88

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Redline SI-1 seems to be highly regarded on BITOG as well....

JiggaD369

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So how do you PROPERLY use 44k?

Bobo

As per the instructions.

ebaker

The MSDS for Chevron Techron lists 5-10% of the cleaner Polyetheramine. Gumout Regane has 30-40% Polyetheramine, so it seems to be a better deal.

JiggaD369

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And what would that be? Sorry never used it before. Do you just throw it in the tank?

simmers96

trying to post

simmers96

yeah!!! it works

Ok iv used sea foam in my 88rx7 and my dads outboard moter. it did its job but however in my rx7 the fuel injectors started leaking a few months later but thats bc its a RX7. but sea foam isnt as good as the dealer service because all it does is remove some carbon form the injectors and help burn some from the piston heads due to the higher octane in the fuel