Do you believe in periodically running fuel injector cleaner??

[YoshiV]

I generally run Shell V Power in my tank. There is a GM service bulletin that says it is a top tier fuel that keeps everything clean. Between that and my heavy foot I think I'm in good shape.

[Heavybody]

GM fuel cleaner looks an awful lot like Chevron Techron fuel cleaner... Chevron is GM related if im not mistaken...

I use that in my truck every now and then but who knows if it does anything...

[darkman]

Originally Posted by Heavybody

GM fuel cleaner looks an awful lot like Chevron Techron fuel cleaner... Chevron is GM related if im not mistaken...

I use that in my truck every now and then but who knows if it does anything...

I don't know who makes the GM stuff.

I only use it occasionally (about once a year) based on that the notion that it might actually "protect fuel system sending units from the corrosive effects of certain sulfur contaminants found in some of todays gasoline". I don't have a clue if it actually does that, but it is as least plausible as compared with some of the more ambitious claims associated with these products.

[Slithering_Joe]

Originally Posted by darkman

Bulletin No.: 05-00-89-078B
Date: February 06, 2008
INFORMATION
Subject:
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS Fuel Sending Unit Corrosion and Fuel System Deposits
...
The Four Benefits
Just pour in one bottle of the GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS into the fuel tank when refueling around each oil change interval:
Cleans - Sulfur corrosion from fuel gauge sending units.
Prevents - Harmful sulfur components from attacking sensitive fuel system electronics.
Protects - By coating metallic surfaces of the fuel system.
Removes - Engine deposits left from use of poor quality fuels.

I never thought of this condition before. You would think the fuel system was more robust. I wonder if this is a marketing campaign by GM for dealers to sell another service.

[SS from the "Wood"]

I've been experiencing some engine pinging under hard acceleration, and it's been suggested that I use some kind of additive. Seafoam seems to be a general concensus, right?

[JimmyH]

make sure you do it in the middle of the afternoon when everyone in the neighborhood is out and about


damned bumped threads; for a second I thought bcholka was back

[SS from the "Wood"]

Originally Posted by JimmyH

make sure you do it in the middle of the afternoon when everyone in the neighborhood is out and about


damned bumped threads; for a second I thought bcholka was back

you mean to get the "WTF is he doing" head shake after they hear the "hack hack, cough cough, bog bog coupled with thick light gray smoke bellowing from my driveway? Thanks... will do... LOL

[JimmyH]

if you are looking to piss off the neighbors, seafoam will fill the bill


srsly tho, I am one of the few who finds it hard to believe any good can come from putting that stuff in your engine

[SkullV]

Originally Posted by JimmyH

if you are looking to piss off the neighbors, seafoam will fill the bill


srsly tho, I am one of the few who finds it hard to believe any good can come from putting that stuff in your engine

I wouldn't run it in the oil, but unless you have other underlying issues it can't hurt anything running through the vaccuum line. As long as you do it VERY slowly and don't stall out the motor it should be alright. Next time I do it I'll do a log on HPtuners and see what the AFr is.

[SLPR 6.0L]

Originally Posted by Kurlee Daddee

Be brave and run a gallon of Toluene in your tank. It will clean your entire fuel system out and give you that octane boost your car wants. Just don't get any on the paint.

I used to do the same in my GN, it love a gallon per 10 to 15 of gas. Ditto on the paint. Toxic stuff. keep off the skin and aviod fumes.

[madmaro00]

Seafoam is a great product that has worked big time for me. I have a '67 Bronco that I did an LSx swap into and it was hesitating big time the first few drives. I was very skeptical but threw some Seafoam in the tank and it immediately started clearing up. The stuff is awesome.

[your maker]

just for a light read


http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...-your-car.html

[AG'S-V]

Be careful with the Sea-Foam if you do use it...it is possible to hydro-lock your engine with that stuff...

[stuckey]

I ran seafoam through the brake booster. I put 2/3 in slow just enough to keep the engine bogging a little then the last bit I choked the engine as per a great right up on the other forum. Let is sit for 15 minutes and cranked her up to idle for 15 then applied a heavy foot fogging up the local streets as I cleaned it out driving down the road.

[JimmyH]

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