Best fuel system cleaner ever! - AMSOIL P.I.

[terrets]

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So I've used this stuff twice and I am VERY happy with the results. Granted some of you may not care about MPG and I'm not sure if it actually improves performance because all I have is a butt dyno. (Why isn't dyno in my Chrome spell check dictionary!!). This stuff runs about $14 a bottle around here and I think its worth it. It says on the directions to put it in a full tank and use within ten days IIRC.

I was getting 18mpg in my mostly stock VR4 before I used this stuff...After I was getting 22! Thats a 4mpg increase! I couldn't believe it....My mechanic swore by it but I almost didn't buy it because of the price. Glad I did.

I just used it again in my 93 Blazer 4.3 Vortec and before I was getting 13mpg...I am now getting 18.7mpg.

In both instances I drove about the same and it was all used up in a week driving about the same roads everyday to work. So I know its not due to driving nicer.

Ive used other fuel system cleaners and never saw an improvement in MPG. I think its because its not concentrated enough or is too weak. I know there are Toyota techs that swear by this concentrate that Toyota makes but I ended up trying this stuff first.

This stuff ROCKS. I suggest anyone looking to improve mpg or just to clean your system to use this stuff. It is highly recommended.

Anyone else have any experience with this stuff?

[terrets]

Day :bump: :D

Seriously, you guys have to try this stuff out :)

[blindmist]

Amsoil makes AWESOME products. It isn't surprising that this stuff is that great honestly. You should check out their 10w30 (25,000 mile) oil. Thats what I use in my VR-4, the oil still has an amber/gold color after 9,000 miles (thats where I change it in my VR-4).

[Atrosity]

I gotta try this out!!! I just bought an 06 ranger on monday and Gas mileage is poo.

[terrets]

WOO! Comments :lol:

You wont be disappointed Atrosity....

Hows does the oil feel after 9k miles blindmist? Is it synthetic? Whats your oil pressure like with 10w30?

[blindmist]

WOO! Comments :lol:

You wont be disappointed Atrosity....

Hows does the oil feel after 9k miles blindmist? Is it synthetic? Whats your oil pressure like with 10w30?


Synth, I dont think amsoil makes dino oil. Oil pressure was perfectly in the middle on my stock gauge, although it doesn't work now after yesterday. Thats the next item on the list. I know I have pressure for sure, so I know my gauge just died. It felt like silk. You could probably actually run it to 12,000 or 15,000 miles, but its not a bad price, so I just change it at 9,000 with a Purlator PureONE.

[Macky]

Hmmm it doesnt hurt to try. I'll see if there's one here locally. I do get about 25MPG on the TL anyway (combined) so Im curious to see what this might do.

[2fnloud]

I use AMSOils in my 3s (motor oil, rear diff, tranny, and transfer case). Have thought about using their other fluids for my 3s.

[Austin@STM]

I would be scared to run any oil for almost 10000 miles in my engine, especially if you beat on the car.

[2fnloud]

I would be scared to run any oil for almost 10000 miles in my engine, especially if you beat on the car.

Being that I put 3000 miles a summer if I am lucky plus I don't beat on my car, so if that was commented to me, I'm not too concerned.

[2fnloud]

Synth, I dont think amsoil makes dino oil. Oil pressure was perfectly in the middle on my stock gauge, although it doesn't work now after yesterday. Thats the next item on the list. I know I have pressure for sure, so I know my gauge just died. It felt like silk. You could probably actually run it to 12,000 or 15,000 miles, but its not a bad price, so I just change it at 9,000 with a Purlator PureONE.

I use the filter that AMSOil sells. I will be changing mine annually. That is as long as I like the look of the oil when I change it this coming spring.

[terrets]

Synth, I dont think amsoil makes dino oil. Oil pressure was perfectly in the middle on my stock gauge, although it doesn't work now after yesterday. Thats the next item on the list. I know I have pressure for sure, so I know my gauge just died. It felt like silk. You could probably actually run it to 12,000 or 15,000 miles, but its not a bad price, so I just change it at 9,000 with a Purlator PureONE.

Thanks. Ill have to try it next spring :). It sounds awesome. Ive always loved AMSOIL and have used it in all my bikes but I read a bunch of good info on Rotella for our cars, so Ive been using that.


Let me know how your tests go guys. :D

[blindmist]

I would be scared to run any oil for almost 10000 miles in my engine, especially if you beat on the car.

Ill send you a quart of it when I change it if you want.

[Hans@GZP]

We use a lot of Amsoil products here at the shop. I'll have to try to fuel system cleaner in some of my work trucks. We are also an Amsoil dealer ;)

[hal]

We are also an Amsoil dealer ;)

So can you beat $14 shipped for a bottle of this crap?

[Hans@GZP]

So can you beat $14 shipped for a bottle of this crap?

LOL. I'll call up my wholesale guy tomorrow and find out. There isn't a huge margin on their pricing... you just make money with selling cases. I'll pick up a case anyways just for you guys. I think I still have some redline products here too... like water wetter and fuel system cleaner.

[terrets]

So can you beat $14 shipped for a bottle of this crap?

This stuff is not crap :D. Comeon its AMSOIL for gosh sakes. And it actually WORKS:)

[hal]

This stuff is not crap :D. Comeon its AMSOIL for gosh sakes. And it actually WORKS:)

Failing to detect sarcasm between me and Hans FTL.

[dfoster101]

Amsoil makes AWESOME products. It isn't surprising that this stuff is that great honestly. You should check out their 10w30 (25,000 mile) oil. Thats what I use in my VR-4, the oil still has an amber/gold color after 9,000 miles (thats where I change it in my VR-4).

is that the correvt weight for our cars .. just asking cause i dont know, but i was told at autozone that 20/50 was the right weight .. like i say just asking, lol i havent changed my oil in this car since i got it im on the add a quart every 100 miles program lol (bad front main seal)

[terrets]

Failing to detect sarcasm between me and Hans FTL.

:D

eh dfoster101....Dont trust autozone or any place like that for advice on our cars :) They may know enough about GM and Ford products but not these cars...They are almost all idiots too :D... At least around here.

[blindmist]

is that the correvt weight for our cars .. just asking cause i dont know, but i was told at autozone that 20/50 was the right weight .. like i say just asking, lol i havent changed my oil in this car since i got it im on the add a quart every 100 miles program lol (bad front main seal)

It depends on where you live and what temperatures you are running in. Also, get the front main seal fixed. Leaking oil leads to a huge mess that stays caked onto the car. I regret ever letting an oil leak happen on my car. I have vowed to myself to fix a leak ASAP. Seriously, I would have considered dropping the money in the car to fully repaint and restore everything on the body, but it just isn't worth it now with how much it would cost in time and money because of the oil leak.

[dfoster101]

:D

eh dfoster101....Dont trust autozone or any place like that for advice on our cars :) They may know enough about GM and Ford products but not these cars...They are almost all idiots too :D... At least around here.
so what is the right weight then?

[dfoster101]

im working on gettin the main seal replaced ... just a money thing for me atm ... but yeh it does tend to all over everything under there but i take and get under there as well as i can when i go to the car wash .. i know it dont get everything but after i get the seal fixed im gonna take it to somewhere with a lift and really go to town and spray/clean the shit outta the underside ... the upside to it being there is rust prevention i guess lol (hey have to find a bright side i guess lol )

[terrets]

Its all a matter of opinion I spose. haha. And it depends on the vehicle....I believe oil pressure is suppose to be about 20psi at idle. It also depends on your weather....I use 5W40 in my VR4 and oil pressure is perfect. Is you car N/A or turbo? Also, the stock gauges are inaccurate....But the way they are built I would guess that good pressure at idle means about 1/4 or 1/8 up the gauge and a little over half with throttle...

ps. My rear main seal leaks like a SOB :lol: Probably about a quart every 700miles. Man your leak is BADDDD

[green-lantern]

(Why isn't dyno in my Chrome spell check dictionary!!).

Dyno isn't really a word. It's just short for dynamometer. Should be added to the dictionary IMO though. :D

[terrets]

I agree.

[dfoster101]

Its all a matter of opinion I spose. haha. And it depends on the vehicle....I believe oil pressure is suppose to be about 20psi at idle. It also depends on your weather....I use 5W40 in my VR4 and oil pressure is perfect. Is you car N/A or turbo? Also, the stock gauges are inaccurate....But the way they are built I would guess that good pressure at idle means about 1/4 or 1/8 up the gauge and a little over half with throttle...

ps. My rear main seal leaks like a SOB :lol: Probably about a quart every 700miles. Man your leak is BADDDD

well i guess i have incredible oil pressure then as its about a quarter up at idle and at load its where the needle is just touching the bottom of the oil can icon and yeh if a quart every 700 is bad mine is wayyyy bad lol ... id almost be happy with losing a quart every 700 miles not entirly i guess but alot happier but liike i say im working on it.... was down for awhile with a broken back and a split open head from a bad fall through a floor into the basement of a house i was working on. soo behind on all kinds of bills but starting to get caught up a bit.. and yes my car is an n/a

[terrets]

Thats not good man, glad your alright. And walking......You could probably use 10w30 as a good weight.