Notices
Series I Tech Garage The place to discuss anything technical about the RX-8 that doesn't fit into any of the categories below.

Fuel Injector Cleaners (e.g. STP) - Safe to use?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 07-25-2009, 09:06 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
borgkingkong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Fuel Injector Cleaners (e.g. STP) - Safe to use?

Hi, just wondering if it is safe to use fuel injector cleaner fuel additives into a rotary engine. I generally use fuel additive cleaners for my other cars (diesel and petrol). I read somewhere in this forum that the injector cleaners can get into the combustion chambers, clean the carbon deposits and get it lodged and cause carbon locking. Is this true?

If it is safe, how regularly would I need to use the additive to keep the injectors clean?
Old 07-25-2009, 11:09 AM
  #2  
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
 
Jedi54's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The Dark Side
Posts: 22,394
Received 2,630 Likes on 1,880 Posts
yup, perfectly fine.


I pour some in every 10-15,000 miles.
I've used Lucas products and BG44
Old 07-25-2009, 08:07 PM
  #3  
Mu ha.. ha...
 
Razz1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cali
Posts: 14,361
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I see 2 threads on this and yes.
Old 07-26-2009, 02:26 AM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
borgkingkong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Razz1
I see 2 threads on this and yes.

Ooops . sorry, my internet sucks and must have double posted by mistake. Perhaps an administrator could help remove?

Thanks.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hunterkelley24
Series I Engine Tuning Forum
14
06-14-2022 08:32 AM
RotaryMachineRx
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
1
09-29-2015 10:26 PM
DeltaJ802
RX-8 Discussion
3
09-29-2015 01:20 PM
Jb4ker96
Series I Trouble Shooting
0
09-27-2015 10:06 PM
Evan Gray
Series I Trouble Shooting
0
09-26-2015 12:30 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Fuel Injector Cleaners (e.g. STP) - Safe to use?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:51 AM.