My local Valvoline Instant Oil Change told me that I should get their "3-point" cleaning which is all three treatments you see here: http://www.vioc.com/pages/services/svc_fuel.asp . I saw a car getting it done and it was putting out thick white smoke, which the guy told me was all the crud getting cleaned up.
Is it worth $50? Does it really improve horsepower and gas mileage? I'm currently driving a 1997 Ford Ranger that usually gets 20-21 miles per gallon.
2007-03-06 05:47:43 · 8 answers · asked by Zhuo Zi 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They told me the same thing... they just want the extra cash. If you really want a cheap way of getting this done. Buy a fuel additive cleaner. Do your research first before you put it in your car. I did for my old 90 corsica and it helped a little.
2007-03-06 05:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The guy was full of it. The white smoke was the stuff they were pouring in. Carbon burning off would look black if anything. It might help a tiny bit, but 20 - 21 is OK for a Ranger.
2007-03-06 09:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Pontiac that I put fuel injector cleaner in every 6 months it did the same thing for 5 bucks instead of 50
2007-03-06 05:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tom L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is well worth having it done, over time your engine valves will develop carbon deposits, a can of additive in the fuel will help keep them clean, however it will not fully clean the valves. Its like spring cleaning for your engine. Then once it is done add the can of fuel injector cleaner such as STP to your gas tank everyother fill up.
2007-03-06 05:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case you propose cleansing consumption plenum, do it. in the event that they propose cleansing injectors and device, No, in simple terms purchase a bottle of injector air purifier and upload to gas tank. additionally if gas filters have not been replaced you're late. additionally examine air filters. If examine engine gentle on in the two get OBD2 test for the different issues, there are incredibly some issues like sensors that administration gas mileage.
2016-10-17 10:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you're having problems with the fuel injectors now.
2007-03-06 05:52:37 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most of these places try to up sale best to ask a dealer
2007-03-06 05:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't hurt.
2007-03-06 05:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋