Fuel System Cleaner

[Riyoku Delvey]

I was wanting some opinions on fuel system cleaners. My truck idles pretty rough, and it has 75,000 miles on it. Wal-mart sales those $5 bottles of fuel system cleaners, so I wanted to know if they work or not?

 

[Fred]

I don't know about the fuel system cleaners. I've heard, but don't know, that they can release gunk that may be in the lines and pack it in your injectors. ???



Have you cleaned your IAC valve? Check the members projects section, in the Maintenance button you can find ToddZ's IAC valve cleaning project.



Good luck.

 

[Greg Stuhlsatz]

Yes they work mostly to what they advertise. Some have their opinions. But if your truck is running rough you probably have other maintenance issues needing to be addressed. You might try doing some of the things listed in the projects on this website.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Do clean the IAC motor as per ToddZ's project, and use the fuel system and injector cleaners.

 

[Jeff C]

As far as cleaners, I like Lucas fuel system cleaner. I keep it in my toolbox in the bed and pour in a few ounces every other fill up.

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Riyoku, try the IAC cleaning project and also try the Seafoam treatment project. At 75k miles, when was the Fuel Filter changed last? That can cause problems also.

 

[Riyoku Delvey]

Do I use the entire bottle when I fill up?

 

[Greg Stuhlsatz]

I would read the directions on what the manufacturer recommends.

 

[Riyoku Delvey]

It says that it works on up to 21 gallons.

 

[Riyoku Delvey]

So should I just use the entire bottle on my tank?

 

[Greg Stuhlsatz]

Whole bottle then.

 

[Dre L]

I swear by Dura Lube Fuel System Cleaner at $10 a bottle. I try to use it at least every 3rd oil change. As soon as you put it in the tank, idle smooths out.



Other than that, I use a gasoline with high levels of detergency and save the $5 for the bottles of crap.

 

[Jeremiah Morgan]

Chevron Techron has always been rated the best on the market...FORD is even using it in one of there tsbs?? go with that it works..I have has school in oil and fuels and it by far is the best...

 

[Riyoku Delvey]

I put some in my truck and it worked wonders. My acceleration has improved and there is no more rough idling.

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Riyoku, what did you end up using? Just wondering.

 

[Riyoku Delvey]

It was something like Protec. Have you heard bad things about it or something?