jim628

Why did you choose that brand?
How often do you do it?

Thx

Buellwinkle

Typically I've used Chevron Techron FI Cleaner(3 packs at Costco) and I try and do it twice a year when I remember (I have 6 vehicles so it's not always easy). Recently I've had some codes on my kid's SLK230 so I fixed the problem but also threw in Chevron's Techrons fuel system cleaner, about twice the price of the FI cleaner but the car has more miles and needed something more drastic. What people neglect to clean that I recently discovered is the MAF sensor wire. I got some CRC MAF cleaner from Pep Boys, about $6 and sprayed it on the sensor wire to get rid of any dust/grime/oil and wow, the car felt much better, quicker shifts and faster. This is because when the wire gets dirty it gets wrong readings that make it too lean at idle and too rich at high load. It's basically a 10 minute job that they say you should do when you change your air filter, or about once every 2 years.

There's a big following for Marvel Mystery Oil and Seafoam but it's always made me nervous to try these type of products but some people swear by them and maybe worth a try.

SUNILP

BG 44k is the best stuff I have ever used. Took care of a cylinder misfire from plugged injector on my older toyota too!

JesLet

Mr. Sunman, Where can I get this product? What about Slick 50?

SUNILP

BG 44k is sold by approved vendors usually or you can get it on ebay. It's a bit expensive at 15 dollars a can but really worth it IMO.

C43AMG

I use this :

advans

hmmm I tried out STP, PRESTONE, the "NOS" ones, they all suck.

but I throw in a octane booster every summer.

davis449

I tend to favor two products: Lubro Moly Ventil Sauber and Jectron. I rotate them every oil change (about 7500 miles).

moose1021

I have to agree that I just wish I could get it now that I'm in Germany

Arn560

I use Wisk laundry detergent.

Buellwinkle

You've peaked my interest. Which flavor of Wisk do you use? High Efficiency, Morning Breeze, Free and Clear, etc?

ScottW911

I've check the internet for this stuff and found 2 local authorized dealers for BG. The only hook is: they will only sell the stuff to you with a service of the vehicle. Whaaat? Isn't is just, pour and run? Why would BG want it to be sold through service centers and dealers, no retail? It can't be complicated to use.

I did find some on ebay and will probably go that route but didn't want to wait for it to be shipped cross country.

JesLet

Looks like an energy drink. I will give it a try since you mentioned it does the job.

c230 sport

SUNILP

Bg offers various services and one is a fuel injector cleaner service. You can just buy a can of BG44k and dump it in the fuel tank. No need to get any service done. Retails for 18-20 bucks a can.

TA-9FF

Tastes like a soda, KICKS like an energy drink!!!!

Moviela

Here is an interesting post from "Dan the Oil Man" concerning BG 44K:

"BG44K was great stuff....until about Nov. [2004]

Then they cheaped out the formula, removed PEA from it.

Ingredients of the OLD 44K:
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Polyetheramine (CAS N/A)
Heavy Aromatic Petroleum Distillates (CAS 64742-94-5)
Hydrotreated Heavy Petroleum Distillates (CAS 64742-48-9)
Napthalene (CAS 91-20-3)
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (CAS 95-63-6)

Ingredients of the NEW 44K:
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Stoddard Solvent (CAS 8052-41-3)
Hydrotreated Kerosene (CAS 64742-47-
Light Aromatic Solvent Naptha (CAS 64742-95-6)
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Dan The Oil Man"

Seems expensive for stoddard solvent and tiki-torch fuel.

A product from Texas (lubecontrol.com) called FP60 seems to work well in my small engines. My chipper has an 8 hp motor, and was not used for 3 years. I used this product, and it ran like new. Even cleaned the spark plug.

I have not put any additives in my Mercedes except some LubroMoly cleaner when changing oil. Car runs fine, no visible oil consumption, no running problems in 26K miles. I use Chevron gas, with an ocasional sip from 76 (Conoco) or Shell.

Diego

Yes, I am having a similar problem with my car when I push the gas and my car is not accelerating as she should be. It feels like losing power. Maybe I should cleam the MAF sensor. Do you know how can I do that on my C230 coupe 2002?

Thanksss

SHOCKTRUPPEN

I VE HAD MANY CORVETTES AND 12 CYL BMW'S AND ALL TECHS TOLD ME TO THE MAN THAT THE TECHRON IS THE ONLY THING TO USE/AND THAT WORKS SAFELY

valdes

idont think those things work

anakin14

I had a friend who used to put in 20 bottles of Dry Gas. His car would run really "funny" for the next tank then it would be OK. He swore by it, but I wouldn't try it.

What The!?

I agree. This stuff rocks.

If you can't find the BG 44K, then use the Chevron Techron FI cleaner they sell at Costco.

sirenebekim

I like valvoline

SHOCKTRUPPEN

dry gas is just rubbing alcohol. it surrounds water at the moleculor level and then is burnt as fuel. it also surrounds the water to prevent it from freezing in your fuel system. it will run in your car "funny" but has no lubricating ingriediants and will really score your engine up if only dry gas used. yikes!

anakin14

Yeah, he would put those bottles in on a full tank...not just run on straight dry gas. Like I said, I wouldn't recommend it.