| Author | Message | ||
     Cary (Colodisco2) New Member Username: Colodisco2 Post Number: 33 Registered: 06-2003 |
Do fuel system cleaners work? If so which is the best one STP, Gumout, Slick50? | ||
| Beau Campbell (Bcampbe7) New Member Username: Bcampbe7 Post Number: 39 Registered: 03-2004 |
One word, two syllables: Seafoam... | ||
| Trey Burns (T_burns) New Member Username: T_burns Post Number: 38 Registered: 02-2004 |
I've had good luck with Slick50. | ||
| Ron Constantino (Ronniec) New Member Username: Ronniec Post Number: 8 Registered: 12-2003 |
Cary, In the past I have used Lucas tune up in a bottle with good results and no harm to the converters. However, after reading some threads from this site, I decided to try Sea Foam. I use the regular sea foam in the tank about every other oil change and I use Deep creep in the engine via a suction line. I have to say I have noticed a slight increase in performance, mileage and a steadier idle. There are many threads on this site regarding this stuff and how to use it. Ronnie | ||
| Tony Barbara (Columbai) New Member Username: Columbai Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2003 |
I just ran a can of BG44K thru my 96 disco (117000miles} and notced a much quieter engine quicker startup and much smoother idle,after changing the oil I could see,pieces of carbon in it ,very pleased with this product | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 484 Registered: 08-2003 |
B&G44K (11K miles one, not the supercharger). Thats what most of pro-shops and truckers will use, and there is reason for that  | ||
| kevin clavin (Clavin) New Member Username: Clavin Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2004 |
I've been very pleased with BG44k and Amsoil PI in my other non LR cars. I just got my '00 Discovery and haven't used either of the two in it yet. I did have my rover in for the 45k service where they added LRN5010I fuel conditioner. I've read that the LR mechanics state that this has helped significantly in preventing sticky valves. | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) Senior Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 333 Registered: 05-2003 |
Chevron Techron | ||
| Brett A. Naquin (Bnaquin) Member Username: Bnaquin Post Number: 115 Registered: 09-2003 |
BG44K - best on the market in my opinion. | ||
| Don Leichtling (Scruffy) New Member Username: Scruffy Post Number: 16 Registered: 01-2004 |
I used Amsoil PI at the recommended rate to "clean" for several tanks and then installed Amsoil in the engine (after flushing), trans,transfer case and both diff's, when I bought a 2000 D2 with 50K. Now it is so smooth that I am really happy, starts perfect with no dry engine sounds, as synthetic "hangs" for very long periods... I have used Amsoil for many many years and have always been very pleased with the results. | ||
| Jon Santana (Mustache) Member Username: Mustache Post Number: 153 Registered: 09-2002 |
i've not tried the BG44K, but have a lot of experience with the Lucas junk- worked wonders on my sticky 16 year old motor. | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 783 Registered: 09-2002 |
Where do you guys get your BG 44K from? Tried Autozone and Pepboys - no luck. SC | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 495 Registered: 08-2003 |
Steve - NAPA stores and shops carrying it. Some dealerships/shops do. Most of truck stops do. Some petrol stations in Utah do. Easiest way - go to their site and locate distributor closest to you, then phone them up | ||
| Steve Cooper (Scrover) Senior Member Username: Scrover Post Number: 784 Registered: 09-2002 |
Thanks, found it on-line. The distributors want to 'install' it for you. I think I might be able to do that myself SC | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 496 Registered: 08-2003 |
Yeah, pouring can of fluid into gas tank is indeed hard job I just got quote from local shop that does cleaing using B&G stuff - its 120$ for discovery, and they do whole thing - injectors, air, fuel cleaners, using special machine and blah blah. With price of one can of stuff being about 20$, and other two about 14-20$ - looks like fair price. | ||
| D. Howell (Blackandtan) Member Username: Blackandtan Post Number: 118 Registered: 04-2003 |
Hmm... am I to deduce here that it's best to use a fuel system cleaner while your oil is pending a change soon, because it sends the ick stuff through... or something... Rather than when you have brand spanking new oil? Or am I displaying how much I know (not) about oil... :P Need to visit howstuffworks.com again... sigh. |
