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Fuel system cleaning? Is this necessary?
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:23 pm
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:23 pm
2016 Tundra with 35k miles. Firestone recommended a fuel system cleaning for $100. Fuel and induction decarbonization. Whatever that is. I didn’t end up doing it, but what is it needed and is $100 a decent price?
I asked my husband but he said to ask the OT this dumb question.
I asked my husband but he said to ask the OT this dumb question.
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Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:30 pm to biglego
NO , and again i say no
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:32 pm to biglego
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. Firestone recommended a fuel system cleaning for $100.
of course they did...Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:33 pm to biglego
Did they also offer to change your in-cabin air filter for $175?
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:36 pm to biglego
If you do need a fuel cleaning, go to Napa. B&G fuel cleaner is an awesome product.
But you probably do not need it.
But you probably do not need it.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:41 pm to biglego
Nope...if you buy decent gasoline, it already has fuel system cleaners in it.
Also, air is mostly nitrogen, so you don’t need to pay them to put nitrogen in your tires either.
Also, air is mostly nitrogen, so you don’t need to pay them to put nitrogen in your tires either.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:50 pm to biglego
35k Miles is too early. Fuel system cleaning makes sense if you have carbon build up but you probably don’t.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:52 pm to biglego
No modern vehicle should need any maintenance beyond an air filter and oil changes before 100k
Posted on 10/6/18 at 7:57 pm to biglego
Only thing you need to check for the fuel system is the fuel filter, if you have a serviceable one. So many vehicles don't have them these days but it's amazing the amount of crud they catch.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 9:10 pm to biglego
I have a 2004 vehicle in my my driveway right now that has never ever had a fuel cleaning system and it has run like a tank since 2004.
So, to answer your question, no.
So, to answer your question, no.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 9:40 pm to fallguy_1978
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No modern vehicle should need any maintenance beyond an air filter and oil changes before 100k
Except for my Honda’s that require transmission fluid changes every 30k miles.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 9:41 pm to biglego
Absolutely
This post was edited on 10/6/18 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 10/6/18 at 9:43 pm to biglego
Nah
That recommend that 12k or once a year
Just dump a fuel system cleaner in the gas tank
I’d recommend it however if you were at 80-100k
That recommend that 12k or once a year
Just dump a fuel system cleaner in the gas tank
I’d recommend it however if you were at 80-100k
Posted on 10/6/18 at 9:45 pm to SECdragonmaster
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Except for my Honda’s that require transmission fluid changes every 30k miles.
Any vehicle with an automatic transmission should have the fluid changed every 30k-50k miles, fill-for-life is bullshite as are any fluid service intervals that tell you to wait 100k before first service.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 10:26 pm to baseballmind1212
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Did they also offer to change your in-cabin air filter for $175?
Now THAT is something I do myself in 5 minutes.
Posted on 10/6/18 at 11:24 pm to biglego
If you use name-brand gasoline, you won't ever need it
Posted on 10/6/18 at 11:24 pm to biglego
Theres an entire aisle at Auto Zone with fuel system cleaners that are way cheaper than $100 and work well. The Royal Purple one treats me well enough
Posted on 10/6/18 at 11:26 pm to biglego
Sometimes fuel cleaners screw up more than they help. Be careful
Posted on 10/7/18 at 12:10 am to biglego
I dump this in the fuel tank every oil change. I might not need it, but I've never had issues with a vehicle using that, a Wix oil filter, and Mobil 1 full synthetic oil.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 1:39 am to biglego
Just run a tank of fuel with Red Line in it. It's good stuff.
ETA: Over the years, I've found it much better than Royal Purple, B&G, and Lucas.
ETA: Over the years, I've found it much better than Royal Purple, B&G, and Lucas.
This post was edited on 10/7/18 at 3:14 am
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