Engine flushing and fuel additives
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Can you guys please let me know if engine flushes are worth it?( like 50 bucks at local penzoil shop) Also what product do you guys recommend i clean fuel system with.One last question,Bout 2 weeks ago i changed my fuel filter and now my gas gauge is all f'd up.When the gas gets below a quarter tank the gauge shows a full tank,so i never know how really low she is :? .Have any of you had this problem ?.Please help!Wifes gettin on my case cause where heading long trip soon
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I used STP complete fuel system cleaner, in the gray bottle. You use it every 4,000 miles. After I put it in, I got 40 more miles to the tank! No kidding. That may not be common for everyone, my fuel system was probably just nasty, that'* all.
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Originally Posted by Paulnold
Can you guys please let me know if engine flushes are worth it?( like 50 bucks at local penzoil shop)
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Also what product do you guys recommend i clean fuel system with.
One last question,Bout 2 weeks ago i changed my fuel filter and now my gas gauge is all f'd up.When the gas gets below a quarter tank the gauge shows a full tank,so i never know how really low she is :? .Have any of you had this problem ?
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Inside the tank :o Ouch.That sounds like its gonna cost some $$$$$$! I'll try out the stp stuff since it wont hurt,Its only a couple bucks.
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Can you guys please let me know if engine flushes are worth it?( like 50 bucks at local penzoil shop)
Also what product do you guys recommend i clean fuel system with
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I guess i have no choice but to take her in then,not knowing how much gas you really have on a long trip with miles and miles inbetween gas station'* would be too stressful for the mind
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hey everytime i get gas i put in STP gas treatment...up to 21 gallons...its a red bottle...costs about 1.27 at walmart....and i also put in STP octane booster...its a little more its like 4.50 at the station...but i put both of those in any time i completely fill the tank....if i just put 5 bucks in and it doesnt fill it i dont use it...but ive only not put it in 2 times...it saids use every tank w/ it...
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