[Burnzie]

Has anybody used fuel additives, or injector cleaner like Seafoam or other brand's occasionally ?
Just curious.

[Grandmaster Splash]

Hi Burnzie,

Avoid all forms of additives to fuel and oils like the plague.

These were developed and were of more use during the 60's and the 70's when fuels and lubricants lacked additives, were inferior and would cause damage to components in the engine and transmission.

If you have a problem with your injection system "Fix It" additives will not fix it despite the alleged claims of the additive manufacturers.

There is a greater likelihood of short term and long term damage from additives than any claimed benefits.

The majority of fuels and lubricants today have all the necessary additives to improve economy, reduce wear and tear and prolong the life of an engine and transmission. A[part from petrol with an Ethanol additive, it keeps the environment clean but actually reduces fuel economy.

GMSAHFR

[Super 8]

Has anybody used fuel additives, or injector cleaner like Seafoam or other brand's occasionally ?
Just curious.

I have had great luck with Lucas injector cleaner and conditioner, available at Walmart;
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lucas-Oil-Cylinder-Lubricant-Fuel-Treatment-32-oz/16777813?wl13=3875&selectedSellerId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa&gStoreCode=3875&gQT=1

[Grandmaster Splash]

Hi again Burnzie,

Luck is the operative word, well selected!

When an injector requires cleaning, checking for correct spray pattern and precise fuel quantity delivery, there is no additive in the world that can do this.

Injectors must be cleaned in an ultrasonic bath, spray pattern checked then all checked together to confirm that each injector is delivery the same and correct quantity of fuel.   

Additive manufactures will tell you anything to sell their products, you pay the money so you make the choice and take the chance.

It is false economy and some cases especially where injection systems are concerned can make make matters worse.

GMSAHFR

[Burnzie]

Thanks not sure if I will use anything or not. I used to use Sea-foam in the snowmobile ALL the time when we lived in Minnesota but that was also using NON-OXY premium gas for the two stroke, which is not available here in Arizona. Still put premium in the SxS though even though it's a four stroke and don't need it .

[Super 8]

Thanks not sure if I will use anything or not. I used to use Sea-foam in the snowmobile ALL the time when we lived in Minnesota but that was also using NON-OXY premium gas for the two stroke, which is not available here in Arizona. Still put premium in the SxS though even though it's a four stroke and don't need it .

I have 7 fuel injected snowmobiles, 2 and 4 stroke, I use the Lucas as mentioned in my previous post in all of them during storage etc.

[zrock]

Old post i realize but... I never used fuel additives my whole life until a few years ago. Everything i owned ran on fuel between yard equipment and the machines. Put stabilizer in for the winter as per the instructions the next season i went to use my yard equipment and everything was junk. Not a single thing would start all the seals in the carbs had deteriorated and the crap from that went through the carbs when i tried to start, had to replace 4 pc of yard equipment that year so i changed over to all rechargeable so i did not have to mess with this crap again. Luckily i did not put the crap in the atv's and they were the only thing that ran right.  With todays fuels their is no need to put in additives. The additive i had used was a name brand well recommended product just did not play well for me.. Good things is i never regretted buying all rechargeable equipment as now i just grab a battery and go..

[Super 8]