Date:         Thu, 20 Dec 2001 07:49:25 -0800
Reply-To:     John McLean <jaymac@INTERNETCDS.COM>
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From:         John McLean <jaymac@INTERNETCDS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gasoline additives
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> I've been reading the archives about gasoline additives. Many entries advise putting a quart of Automatic Transmission fluid (ATF) in a tank of gasoline every so often to clean the fuel injectors.
>
> Somehow this seems radical to me. Does this work better (or less costly) than buying fuel injector cleaners like STP, etc.?
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> And if it does work well, how often should one do this.
>
> In cooperation,
> William Polowniak

Use Chevron gasoline which contains Techron.   Or you can buy Techron separately as an additive if you choose.    As an alternative you can add Marvel Mystery Oil to your gas at the recommended dose
on a periodic basis but in my experience it will cause your mileage to drop slightly for a tank or two.   ( I noticed a mileage drop even right after a fuel filter change)

My $0.02 - others may disagree

John McLean   87  Vanagon  GL