Redline Fuel System Cleaner
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Redline Fuel System Cleaner
I got a bottle in the oil change kit and only used a half bottle in a tankful of gas. Didn't notice any difference, but was wondering what everyone else thought of it. The bottle states that it is an upper engine and injector cleaner.
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Thoughts?
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From: Carquinez Straights - Northern CA
Please provide source or documentation.
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many of the "cleaners" are alcohol of one kind or another.
EPA regs now have cleaners added to pump fuel which will do the same job.
many retailers ( such as costco in my area) advertise "10 times the cleaners".
modern fuel systems ( and ignition systems) are so much better than old carb systems ( I have plenty of both), that adding a bottle of stuff to the gas tank is unlikely to make a huge difference.
mike
EPA regs now have cleaners added to pump fuel which will do the same job.
many retailers ( such as costco in my area) advertise "10 times the cleaners".
modern fuel systems ( and ignition systems) are so much better than old carb systems ( I have plenty of both), that adding a bottle of stuff to the gas tank is unlikely to make a huge difference.
mike
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Obviously the verdict is questionable, however, just about every Japanese, American and European OEM manufacturer recommends Redline SI-1. I've been using it for years. I think it's top notch.
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many of the "cleaners" are alcohol of one kind or another.
EPA regs now have cleaners added to pump fuel which will do the same job.
many retailers ( such as costco in my area) advertise "10 times the cleaners".
modern fuel systems ( and ignition systems) are so much better than old carb systems ( I have plenty of both), that adding a bottle of stuff to the gas tank is unlikely to make a huge difference.
mike
EPA regs now have cleaners added to pump fuel which will do the same job.
many retailers ( such as costco in my area) advertise "10 times the cleaners".
modern fuel systems ( and ignition systems) are so much better than old carb systems ( I have plenty of both), that adding a bottle of stuff to the gas tank is unlikely to make a huge difference.
mike
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I recently did the same thing as you with the same results. Red line makes top notch stuff + you couldn't tell a difference = you don't have anything that needed cleaning in the areas it is advertised to work. win/win to me.
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What kind of difference were you expecting? It is a cleaner not a performance enhancer. Your bike would have to be pretty messed up for you to feel a difference. Use it periodically to keep it from getting real bad and you will never feel a difference.
10 times the cleaners, my Costco advertises 5 times the detergents, I'm getting ripped off.
10 times the cleaners, my Costco advertises 5 times the detergents, I'm getting ripped off.
Just wanted opinions if I should use it or toss it....
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Was wondering if it worked as a preventative measure as well....
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