STP Cleaners!!

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 06 Dec 2010, 19:11

Was thinking to give the xant a treat since i'm planning on full service once the weather gets better so did anyone us injector/fuel/gas cleaners and got results out of it or is it a waste of time?!

Citroenmad · Post by **Citroenmad** » 06 Dec 2010, 19:28

Im guessing you mean fuel system cleaners?

Then yes, I do use them with good results.

I only use Forte products, they do a diesel fuel system cleaner and two for petrols. gas treatment and injector cleaner.

Ive got two bottles of the stuff in my tank of fuel now, as its coming up to a service which is when i usually stick them in.

If its not had one in before then putting it in with limited fuel and going for a good thrash will/should get results.

Though I cant say for any other makes, that is what i would recommend.

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 06 Dec 2010, 19:53

Citroenmad wrote:Im guessing you mean fuel system cleaners?

Then yes, I do use them with good results.

I only use Forte products, they do a diesel fuel system cleaner and two for petrols. gas treatment and injector cleaner.

Ive got two bottles of the stuff in my tank of fuel now, as its coming up to a service which is when i usually stick them in.

If its not had one in before then putting it in with limited fuel and going for a good thrash will/should get results.

Though I cant say for any other makes, that is what i would recommend.

yep it's what i meant but have't seen forte around here, fuel system cleaner or injector cleaners witch's better? do you mean you use them before or after service?

addo · Post by **addo** » 06 Dec 2010, 21:50

These types of cleaner have a very subtle result usually. If there is a noticeable change on one tankful, you have a more significant problem than a little excess carbon or fuel varnish.

Rather than viewing them as an "event" it might be worth imagining them to be like vitamins; something used regularly for preserving best condition.

Post by **CitroJim** » 07 Dec 2010, 05:31

addo wrote: Rather than viewing them as an "event" it might be worth imagining them to be like vitamins; something used regularly for preserving best condition.

I like that analogy Adam, very good

Citroenmad · Post by **Citroenmad** » 07 Dec 2010, 07:53

addo wrote:

Rather than viewing them as an "event" it might be worth imagining them to be like vitamins; something used regularly for preserving best condition.

Yes, that is how i use them, though as mine is nearing a service ive stuck some in, usually every 3 months or so.

However, adding them more frequently and you might as well get a fuel additive, like proma, which you use on every tank. Slightly different cleaning properties though.

The Forte stuff at least does work well. The results are often marginal if the car is running well, but you would be very surprised in some cases. Often in petrol cars it restores compression, even if it feels ok, it should get better.

Sid_the_Squid · Post by **Sid_the_Squid** » 07 Dec 2010, 10:16

In my experience with the diesel injector cleaners the results can be quite dramatic, if the car has been 'driven carefully' for a substantial amount of time, some diesel injector cleaner and some Italian tuning can make a world of difference.
Never noticed any difference when using petrol injector cleaners, but as has been said maybe its a far more subtle preventative treatment.

Ref · Post by **Ref** » 07 Dec 2010, 13:25

addo wrote:These types of cleaner have a very subtle result usually. If there is a noticeable change on one tankful, you have a more significant problem than a little excess carbon or fuel varnish.

Rather than viewing them as an "event" it might be worth imagining them to be like vitamins; something used regularly for preserving best condition.

thank you very much that was very useful.