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Nighthawk89 · 11-28-2014, 07:19 PM

Any of them beneficial? Or all snake oil? Ive heard a lot of people recommending seafoam in the gas tank and im currently trying this Lucas Upper cyclinder but do these help at all or can they potentially harm your engine?

Beer Thirty · 11-28-2014, 10:23 PM

BG 44k a lot of dealers use there products.

Nighthawk89 · 11-28-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beer Thirty

BG 44k a lot of dealers use there products.

Looks promising!

JantzenOKC · 11-29-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beer Thirty

BG 44k a lot of dealers use there products.

+1

Been using it for many years.

Dimitrim · 11-29-2014, 11:34 AM

Every oil change I like to put in a bottle of Chevron with techron fuel system cleaner.

http://www.techron.com/techron-conce...s/Default.aspx

Nighthawk89 · 11-29-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

+1

Been using it for many years.

How frequently do you use it?

JantzenOKC · 11-29-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

How frequently do you use it?

In the Camaro I use it every 15,000 miles. I also do a fuel induction service and fuel injection service at the same time.

I use the BG CF5 fuel additive every oil change(5,000miles).

Nighthawk89 · 11-29-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

In the Camaro I use it every 15,000 miles. I also do a fuel induction service and fuel injection service at the same time.

I use the BG CF5 fuel additive every oil change(5,000miles).

Where do you purchase these items from?

pickwithaustin · 11-29-2014, 04:45 PM

For 25 years I've used Marvel Mystery in my oil and fuel, as an additive. I have not used anything in the Camaro as I've only put about 300 miles on it in the 6 months I've had her... But on my other cars, I use Marvel or Lucas in the fuel system. Seafoam saved my life once when I apparently filled up with a tank of "bad gas." I could not get the car to even stay on at idle. I didn't know what to do, I tried everything until my neighbor came over to my driveway and poured a can of Seafoam in. Cured it instantly. It was almost like magic (seriously).

Nighthawk89 · 11-29-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

For 25 years I've used Marvel Mystery in my oil and fuel, as an additive. I have not used anything in the Camaro as I've only put about 300 miles on it in the 6 months I've had her... But on my other cars, I use Marvel or Lucas in the fuel system. Seafoam saved my life once when I apparently filled up with a tank of "bad gas." I could not get the car to even stay on at idle. I didn't know what to do, I tried everything until my neighbor came over to my driveway and poured a can of Seafoam in. Cured it instantly. It was almost like magic (seriously).

I know seafoam to be a great product but im always open to trying new products. This BG 44k seems pretty promising that alp of the dealers seem to be using it. Must be doing something right!

Todd in Vancouver · 11-29-2014, 08:49 PM

Lucas fuel injection cleaner just to keep everything clean and make sure there is no moisture in the system.

Andy-AMSOIL · 11-29-2014, 09:14 PM

I usto use wynns.. only found at dealers. I had taken pictures before and after with a bores cope of what the top of the Pistons and intake manifold looked like.
The performance was much better after.

Of course us gear heads know that the gunk from fuel robs us from power... so keeping the fuel system clean is a win win

But now I use the amsoil power foam and the PI...

camarosspower · 12-09-2014, 06:05 AM

What do y'all recommend for a fuel system cleaner?

EvilZL1 · 12-09-2014, 01:53 PM

Bg 44K but be aware that any possible fuel gains will be temporary

11-28-2014, 07:19 PM	#1
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	Fuel additives Any of them beneficial? Or all snake oil? Ive heard a lot of people recommending seafoam in the gas tank and im currently trying this Lucas Upper cyclinder but do these help at all or can they potentially harm your engine?

11-29-2014, 04:45 PM	#9
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	For 25 years I've used Marvel Mystery in my oil and fuel, as an additive. I have not used anything in the Camaro as I've only put about 300 miles on it in the 6 months I've had her... But on my other cars, I use Marvel or Lucas in the fuel system. Seafoam saved my life once when I apparently filled up with a tank of "bad gas." I could not get the car to even stay on at idle. I didn't know what to do, I tried everything until my neighbor came over to my driveway and poured a can of Seafoam in. Cured it instantly. It was almost like magic (seriously). __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-29-2014, 08:49 PM	#11
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Lucas fuel injection cleaner just to keep everything clean and make sure there is no moisture in the system. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

12-09-2014, 01:53 PM	#14
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	Bg 44K but be aware that any possible fuel gains will be temporary __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

11-28-2014, 10:23 PM	#2
Beer Thirty 5:30 somewhere Drives: 2015 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pensacola,florida Posts: 334	BG 44k a lot of dealers use there products.

11-29-2014, 11:34 AM	#5
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	Every oil change I like to put in a bottle of Chevron with techron fuel system cleaner. http://www.techron.com/techron-conce...s/Default.aspx

11-29-2014, 09:14 PM	#12
Andy-AMSOIL Drives: bicycle Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Digging for oil Posts: 375	I usto use wynns.. only found at dealers. I had taken pictures before and after with a bores cope of what the top of the Pistons and intake manifold looked like. The performance was much better after. Of course us gear heads know that the gunk from fuel robs us from power... so keeping the fuel system clean is a win win But now I use the amsoil power foam and the PI...

12-09-2014, 06:05 AM	#13
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	What do y'all recommend for a fuel system cleaner?