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naga · 07-05-2010, 06:02 PM

Hey guys I was wondering if I should use a fuel injector cleaner. I have 12700 miles on my car and use 93octain shell. Do I need to use a fuel injector cleaner if so which brand is the best?

Patriot · 07-05-2010, 07:27 PM

here's what GM says on page 8-45 of the owner's manual (which you read, right

)...

Fuel Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines
in the United States are now required
to contain additives that help prevent
engine and fuel system deposits
from forming, allowing the emission
control system to work properly.
In most cases, you should not have
to add anything to the fuel. However,
some gasolines contain only the
minimum amount of additive
required to meet U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency regulations.
To help keep fuel injectors and
intake valves clean, or if the vehicle
experiences problems due to dirty
injectors or valves, look for gasoline
that is advertised as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline. Look for the
TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to
ensure gasoline meets enhanced
detergency standards developed
by the auto companies. A list of
marketers providing TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline can be found
at www.toptiergas.com.
For customers who do not use
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel
System Treatment PLUS, added
to the fuel tank at every engine oil
change, can help clean deposits
from fuel injectors and intake valves.
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS
is the only gasoline additive
recommended by General Motors.
It is available at your dealer/retailer.

rdblan2 · 07-05-2010, 08:09 PM

Seafoam will clean things up. So I've heard.

RedJewelSS · 07-05-2010, 08:29 PM

put sand in there.

im just kidding. dont do that. its just my attempt at sarcasm. my 89 in my signature has 295k on it and in the last 200k, since ive owned it, i havent ever added anything but plain 87 octane. so i dont think its necessary to add anything to your tank either.

Banshee · 07-05-2010, 09:03 PM

You do not need a fuel injector cleaner at 12k miles if using top tier fuel.

firestone_ss · 07-05-2010, 10:15 PM

its already in the fuel,each company has a different name for it but they all have it,chevron calls it techron,texaco has one i cant recall what it is at the moment,if anything at 15k i would take a look at your throttle plate and look for carbon build up,then find a shop that does a good induction clean service,thats a better way to go,also done stick a screw driver in your throttle or youll damage the drive by wire system just turn key on and press the gas pedal down and have someone look inside for build-up,just my two cents

naga · 07-05-2010, 11:51 PM

thanks for the advice guys!!! really appriciate it!!!!

Badmofo63 · 07-06-2010, 11:57 AM

I had a Silverado with 280k on it, and would run a bottle of Techron in it when I noticed my gas mileage changing. It seemed to help. I try to run a bottle or two per year in order to keep ahead of it.

BlackM6RS/SS · 07-07-2010, 09:48 PM

What he said ^ I have always used Techron Concentrate Plus.

RedJewel2SS · 07-08-2010, 01:58 PM

i put Sta-Bil Marine Formula in mine. mainly cuz it is not driven daily and the marine formula contains special additives to prevent the "10% Ethanol" crap from forming condensate inside the tank and lines.

regular stab-bil works just fine as well, but the marine formula lasts longer and has the extra ethanol treatment.

07-05-2010, 06:02 PM	#1
naga Always be positive!!! Drives: IMB 1ss/ MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: west palm beach/ FL Posts: 189	Injector cleaners?? Hey guys I was wondering if I should use a fuel injector cleaner. I have 12700 miles on my car and use 93octain shell. Do I need to use a fuel injector cleaner if so which brand is the best?

07-05-2010, 08:29 PM	#4
RedJewelSS Drives: six in a row makes it go Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 610 View My Garage	put sand in there. im just kidding. dont do that. its just my attempt at sarcasm. my 89 in my signature has 295k on it and in the last 200k, since ive owned it, i havent ever added anything but plain 87 octane. so i dont think its necessary to add anything to your tank either. __________________ brian 2010 camaro SS. LS3/6SPD (sold) 2003 Jeep Wrangler/Rubicon/NV3550 1989 F-150 4x4/300 I6/M5ODR2 1982 mustang. 351W/414stroker C4 9" rear. bracket racer 1977 F-100 5.9L 12V Cummins conversion/NV5600

07-05-2010, 09:03 PM	#5
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	You do not need a fuel injector cleaner at 12k miles if using top tier fuel. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

07-06-2010, 11:57 AM	#8
Badmofo63 Drives: 2010 1LT A6 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 49 View My Garage	I had a Silverado with 280k on it, and would run a bottle of Techron in it when I noticed my gas mileage changing. It seemed to help. I try to run a bottle or two per year in order to keep ahead of it. __________________ 2010 1LT A6 Cyber Gray Metallic Injen CAI - Barton Shifter "Made from 100% Awesome"

07-07-2010, 09:48 PM	#9
BlackM6RS/SS Drives: 2010 Black M6 RS/2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 287	What he said ^ I have always used Techron Concentrate Plus. __________________ 10 Blk/Blk RS/2SS w/CGM Stripes ADM H/C/I M6 480rwhp 435rwtq FE4 LCAs w/Pfadt ZL swaybars Diff bushings Trailing arms Drop springs

07-05-2010, 07:27 PM	#2
Patriot Drives: 2011 LS3/RS on order... .. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: south Posts: 308	here's what GM says on page 8-45 of the owner's manual (which you read, right )... Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by the auto companies. A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com. For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your dealer/retailer.

07-05-2010, 08:09 PM	#3
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Seafoam will clean things up. So I've heard.

07-05-2010, 10:15 PM	#6
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	its already in the fuel,each company has a different name for it but they all have it,chevron calls it techron,texaco has one i cant recall what it is at the moment,if anything at 15k i would take a look at your throttle plate and look for carbon build up,then find a shop that does a good induction clean service,thats a better way to go,also done stick a screw driver in your throttle or youll damage the drive by wire system just turn key on and press the gas pedal down and have someone look inside for build-up,just my two cents

07-05-2010, 11:51 PM	#7
naga Always be positive!!! Drives: IMB 1ss/ MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: west palm beach/ FL Posts: 189	thanks for the advice guys!!! really appriciate it!!!!

07-08-2010, 01:58 PM	#10
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	i put Sta-Bil Marine Formula in mine. mainly cuz it is not driven daily and the marine formula contains special additives to prevent the "10% Ethanol" crap from forming condensate inside the tank and lines. regular stab-bil works just fine as well, but the marine formula lasts longer and has the extra ethanol treatment. __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011