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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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IS there any thing I can buy fluid wise to keep my car running good? as in to put in the gas tank (i know techeron makes something), or any other any additives? to clean out everything or increase performance
Any thoughts WELCOME Bros
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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I dont think many of those addatives really do as good a jobas they claim, i say just run premium fuel all the time and youll be ok for the most part
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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some red line fuel injection cleaner every once in a while and your good to go
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Techron and REDLINE are pretty good, However if you buy branded gasoline (Texaco or Shell) you will get high quality additives.

If youwant to keep your car running well over the long run, don't forget the other fluids in your car.

DOT 4 brake fluid - change every two years. It is hygroscopic and if not changed regularly, you will lose braking efficiency and your calipers may rust.

Power steering fluid - Pentosin 11S. Get a turkey baster suck out the reservoir and put fresh fluid in.

Change the center, front and read differential gear oil with new synthetic every couple of yours. I do mine every 60K

Transmission fluid/gear oil

Check the battery and top up with distilled water ( twice a year).
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Just use quality products for regular maintenance and good gas. If you do that you shouldnt need extra stuff.
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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dont waste the money on additives. premium fuel from shell or chevron and scheduled maintainence are all you need to keep the car running great for a long time
 
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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I just put in Shell Premium, I was previously using Exxon premium, and it has really cleaned my system. Definitely get Shell gas.
 
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