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linkwpc
03-04-2005, 06:56 AM
Has any used fuel cleaner on their SR? I want to try one because my gas mileage is pretty bad. What kind of brands that you used and like? Thanks!
KOUKI KA-T
03-04-2005, 07:08 AM
Most if not all additives should not be used on Nissan's. (every fuel injector cleaner I've seen even says so on the back) The chemicals in them damage Nissan injectors.
orion::S14
03-04-2005, 07:18 AM
...and those additives are all redundant anyway.

Every major gasoline producer has the SAME EXACT additives already in their gas...adding 1% more of the same stuff to your tank does NOTHING except waste money.

Think about that Chevron (or is it Shell?) "Drive Clean" formula that brag about in their gas..same stuff you get in that bottle.

Do a little research on the web, you'll find tons of good info ( hint: www.google.com ).

- Brian
linkwpc
03-04-2005, 11:21 PM
what I really want to know is that its safe for an SR.
Ritz S14
03-05-2005, 01:53 AM
Most if not all additives should not be used on Nissan's. (every fuel injector cleaner I've seen even says so on the back) The chemicals in them damage Nissan injectors.


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dvestisoroksx
03-05-2005, 02:05 AM
try seafoam
s13gonwild
03-05-2005, 02:18 AM
have you replaced all tune up components? such as dist cap,rotor,plugs,wires lately?also replacing the 02 sensor might help..
idlafie
03-05-2005, 02:54 AM
...and those additives are all redundant anyway.

Every major gasoline producer has the SAME EXACT additives already in their gas...adding 1% more of the same stuff to your tank does NOTHING except waste money.

Think about that Chevron (or is it Shell?) "Drive Clean" formula that brag about in their gas..same stuff you get in that bottle.

Do a little research on the web, you'll find tons of good info ( hint: www.google.com ).

- Brian

Brian is correct...here is one of those articles...
http://www.omegamotors.com/enjoy/gasoline/gasoline_09.html
ID
idlafie
03-05-2005, 03:12 AM
Most if not all additives should not be used on Nissan's. (every fuel injector cleaner I've seen even says so on the back) The chemicals in them damage Nissan injectors.

Here's a web article that addresses cleaning fuel injectors with cleaners...
http://www.aftermarketbusiness.com/aftermarketbusiness/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=3622
It can be done...but must be done with caution and the proper cleaner.
ID