AMSOIL P.i.® Performance Improver Gasoline Additive
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Best Injector cleaner With P.E.A. for the money?
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Interesting, I think I'll give this a shot while I wait for more bitog feedback on the new Valvoline Fuel System Cleaner
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This past weekend I have used 1/2 a tank so far ( 3 gallons ) on my first time using REDLINE in my 2023 Harley, no opinion as its my first time using REDLINE and i'm only 3 gallons in, I do wonder if one tank of treated gas is enough to clean being its a 6 gal motorcycle tank and not a 20 gal car tank? I think I used 4.5 OZ Redline with 6 gallons of gas so should I treat again until I use that entire REDLINE bottle?
I have no idea as I have never used REDLINE. I have used TECHRON in a few cars over the years and never noticed any improvement, perhaps I had no problem to improve?
I have been reading and watching Youtube videos about these PEA cleaners ALL suggest REDLINE is at the top but some say BG 44K is stronger?
I did also treat my sons 2015 67K mile Honda accord with a bottle of REDLINE and full tank of gas last weekend for the first time and I drove the car last night with 1/4 tank of gas remaining after running the REDLINE and it may be a bit smoother at idle and smooth off the line as it gets to speed but may just be in my head? Ill drive it again when he refills his tank...
His Honda Accord has lived its 67,000 mile 11 year life on a steady diet of inexpensive no name ( NOT) Top Tier Gas, His Grandmother used Murphy brand 87 gas most of the time with some Kroger brand gas and now its lived off 7-11 brand gas at a new station with clean/ new pumps ...
I may / may not have ran 1-2 bottles of TECHRON in it during these last 11 years when his grandmother owned the car but was never done regular and limited to 1 or 2 so this car may be a car I will notice an improvement after a good fuel system cleaning?
OR its all just Snake Oil and I had no issue 11 years of Murphy, Kroger and 7-11 brand budget gas can't handle on its on? We will see... I hope
I have no idea as I have never used REDLINE. I have used TECHRON in a few cars over the years and never noticed any improvement, perhaps I had no problem to improve?
I have been reading and watching Youtube videos about these PEA cleaners ALL suggest REDLINE is at the top but some say BG 44K is stronger?
I did also treat my sons 2015 67K mile Honda accord with a bottle of REDLINE and full tank of gas last weekend for the first time and I drove the car last night with 1/4 tank of gas remaining after running the REDLINE and it may be a bit smoother at idle and smooth off the line as it gets to speed but may just be in my head? Ill drive it again when he refills his tank...
His Honda Accord has lived its 67,000 mile 11 year life on a steady diet of inexpensive no name ( NOT) Top Tier Gas, His Grandmother used Murphy brand 87 gas most of the time with some Kroger brand gas and now its lived off 7-11 brand gas at a new station with clean/ new pumps ...
I may / may not have ran 1-2 bottles of TECHRON in it during these last 11 years when his grandmother owned the car but was never done regular and limited to 1 or 2 so this car may be a car I will notice an improvement after a good fuel system cleaning?
OR its all just Snake Oil and I had no issue 11 years of Murphy, Kroger and 7-11 brand budget gas can't handle on its on? We will see... I hope
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Is there a reason for changing the oil after a heavy dose of FI cleaner?
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NAPA = kinda spendy these days
They don't technically recommend it, but it makes me feel better because there will always be some blow by getting into the oil. I also time it with an oil change too so I'm not wasting an oil change.
That's a solid PEA dose!
I also like AMSOIL's offering because it treats a very large gas tank, which is nice for me because I have a 26 gallon tank.
Ok, thanks.
I actually bought a case of this for my Impreza. I may have to rethink which car I use it in. Maybe I'll switch to the Redline in my Impreza and the P.I. in the Legacy as opposed to the opposite. Been using the Redline in the Legacy. The Impreza has a 13-gallon tank, and the Legacy has a 18.5-gallon tank. I was using BG44K Platinum in the Impreza but ran out.
are your spark plug electrodes funny colors?
I haven't checked. The Impreza only has 37k. The Legacy has maybe 78k and had the plugs done around 60k.
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But has any of this beloved Snake Oil actually made any improvements or done anything and if so what?
Can you share details of how often you use what products and what you get in return for your Snake Oil oil $$ spent?
I love Snake Oil and Truly want to believe my car / Harley / truck benefits from a $16 bottle of goo.
For that I use Yamalube Ring Free Plus. However, it's an expensive one. 12 oz are about $27 shipped. 32 oz are about $70 shipped. However, they say to use 2 oz per 10 gallons. Which actually can be used at 1 oz per gallon depending on the cylinder/piston cleaning you need.
I know the thread is about "Best injector cleaner with PEA", I'm interested how good of cleaner is Berryman B12 since is one of the cheapest fuel system cleaners?
Entirely different type of product. Berrymans is a strong solvent mix. Primarily toluene, methanol, and acetone. Nothing like PEA.
But what is wrong with that, especially if it's strong and does the job?
What would be the advantage of the PEA cleaner over it?
There’s nothing “wrong” with that. Use as directed (1oz per gallon) and don’t over do it with frequency. These are harsh solvents that will affect seals and plastics.
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This is what A.I had to say on the subject...
"While older solvent-based cleaners can handle sludge and gum in older carbureted systems, PEA formulations are specifically engineered to dissolve the stubborn carbon buildup characteristic of modern high-pressure fuel systems. Using a cleaner without PEA on a GDI engine is often ineffective for cleaning intake valves, as the additive cannot survive the heat required to clean those specific components".
"While older solvent-based cleaners can handle sludge and gum in older carbureted systems, PEA formulations are specifically engineered to dissolve the stubborn carbon buildup characteristic of modern high-pressure fuel systems. Using a cleaner without PEA on a GDI engine is often ineffective for cleaning intake valves, as the additive cannot survive the heat required to clean those specific components".
Thanks a lot!
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