Engine flushing and fuel additives
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Engine flushing and fuel additives
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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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 ?
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Ouch !
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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Off to the dealer i go!
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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