fuel additives

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

I have an 03 impala and I just put gas treatment in the tank. I was wondering which additives actually work and what you guys would recommend I

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[amoffitt 10+ year member]

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[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

bg 44k

 

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

whats that i never heard of it?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

it's good stuff. you may be able to get it at auto zone or checker. pretty expensive.

http://www.bgprod.com/products/fuelair.html

 

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

ahh have you ever used any of the STP products?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

ahh have you ever used any of the STP products?

yes. they are ok. nothing compares to bg 44k though. our mechanic at work uses it in all the company vehicles twice per year.

 

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

hmm i might have to do that. you said it was kind of expensive. how much does it go for?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

hmm i might have to do that. you said it was kind of expensive. how much does it go for?

i never bought it. i just use some from the company since they get mass quantities. i did see some at checker though and i thought i remembered around 30$. it was behind the counter seperate from all the other additives.

 

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

i gotcha

 

[bigbirney420 10+ year member]

The lucas is really good, and the Chevron with Techron as well

 

[dB-SPL 10+ year member]

Are you looking to clean injectors, boost octane, what?

-Bill-

 

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

anything and everything to get better gas milage.

 

[SuperchargedRS 10+ year member]

dont boost your octane! what is your compression ratio? putting higher then needed octane will just waste money

If you want better fuel economy do a good tune up, nice plugs maybe thicker wires (ignition system overhaul/upgrade), you could put a better flowing exhaust system on, CORRECT tire pressure, new O2 sensor (that can really help) check your MAF sensor, better airfliter/induction system.

Those fuel additives are commonly used as a crutch for shady maintaince.

 

[amoffitt 10+ year member]

hmm i put it in there every now and then i just had the fuel system cleaned. i have a magnaflow cat converter and a aftermarket exhaust. and i have a air intake. i will probably look into changing spark plugs.