Anyone had problem with injector cleaners?

iBlueVirus · 05-13-2001, 04:36 PM

I was told by my friends it's good to use them injector cleaner from time to time. You know them little bottle you put into your tank after your filled up the tank? I never use anything less than 92 and never late for maintenance or oil change. But for a while there, the car feels 'funny' if I use them injector cleaner. Funny as in feels like loosing power or running more 'harshly'. And if I stop using them after a few tanks, the car seems to run better! Any idea? I use them about every other tank...

Crashton · 05-13-2001, 07:30 PM

I always put a bottle of Chevron Techron fuel injection cleaner in at each oil change. 30,000 miles & no troubles so far.

Chuck

North Ursalia · 05-13-2001, 08:56 PM

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I would NOT use injector cleaner every other tank. I don't care if they say the stuff is safe for O2 sensors- it was NEVER designed to be used that much... Once every oil change is a good rule of thumb.

Brian
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iBlueVirus · 05-13-2001, 11:11 PM

I see... Darn it, my stupid friends... Oh well, it's too late now... So what kind of damage could it have to the O2 Sensor? And how? Thanks for the tips guys!

iBlueVirus · 05-13-2001, 11:21 PM

My bad, I meant the Gas Treatment thing, or STP Fuel Injector & Carburetor Cleaner. I remember reading the back every time when I use it. I do recall some say every tank and some every other tank. I usually use the ones from STP. I just visited their site and the only one I saw that should be used at every oil change or so is the 'Super Concentrated Fuel Injector Cleaner' or the 'Complete Fuel System Cleaner'. And I have never used either one of them. So I guess I have not 'killed' my car just yet. Good thing to know...

If that is the case, it brings me back to my original question... How come my car feels 'funny' when I use them Gas Treatments? But feels better when I don't? Any more ideas?

Thanks!

Leo

05-13-2001, 04:36 PM	#1
iBlueVirus Scooby Specialist Member#: 4679 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: detailaddict.com	Anyone had problem with injector cleaners? I was told by my friends it's good to use them injector cleaner from time to time. You know them little bottle you put into your tank after your filled up the tank? I never use anything less than 92 and never late for maintenance or oil change. But for a while there, the car feels 'funny' if I use them injector cleaner. Funny as in feels like loosing power or running more 'harshly'. And if I stop using them after a few tanks, the car seems to run better! Any idea? I use them about every other tank...

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05-13-2001, 07:30 PM	#2
Crashton Scooby Newbie Member#: 3808 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Westerville, OH , USA Vehicle: 2005 Forester XT!!! Crystal Gray Metallic	I always put a bottle of Chevron Techron fuel injection cleaner in at each oil change. 30,000 miles & no troubles so far. Chuck

05-13-2001, 08:56 PM	#3
North Ursalia Miss You Mom Oct 1940 - Feb 2008 Super Moderator Member#: 809 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: NH, Land Of Many Trees Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS, 96 OBS, 95 Impreza L, 03 TS	<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I would NOT use injector cleaner every other tank. I don't care if they say the stuff is safe for O2 sensors- it was NEVER designed to be used that much... Once every oil change is a good rule of thumb. Brian AIM: captaindamorgan ICQ: 84483950 http://ravensblade.cjb.net Is that a chicken up there? Nope, just the way he's holding the grapefruit! </FONT f>

05-13-2001, 11:11 PM	#4
iBlueVirus Scooby Specialist Member#: 4679 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: detailaddict.com	I see... Darn it, my stupid friends... Oh well, it's too late now... So what kind of damage could it have to the O2 Sensor? And how? Thanks for the tips guys!

05-13-2001, 11:21 PM	#5
iBlueVirus Scooby Specialist Member#: 4679 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: detailaddict.com	My bad, I meant the Gas Treatment thing, or STP Fuel Injector & Carburetor Cleaner. I remember reading the back every time when I use it. I do recall some say every tank and some every other tank. I usually use the ones from STP. I just visited their site and the only one I saw that should be used at every oil change or so is the 'Super Concentrated Fuel Injector Cleaner' or the 'Complete Fuel System Cleaner'. And I have never used either one of them. So I guess I have not 'killed' my car just yet. Good thing to know... If that is the case, it brings me back to my original question... How come my car feels 'funny' when I use them Gas Treatments? But feels better when I don't? Any more ideas? Thanks! Leo