My problem with my car; help(gas econ)

[Lafiro]

Originally Posted by Snake

dont forget the fuel system cleaner otherwise the resetting the engine wont do anything for u

I was told NOT to use it by the master tech.

Why do you say to use it? I don't think its doing to well on gas. Its at like 90miles and 3 of 8 bars are gone.

[07WYarisRS]

Fuel injector cleaner needs to be used in every fuel injection system...
What happens is when you shut off your car when it's HOT the fuel in the intake, fuel system and ends of the injectors evaporates and turns to a varnish like deposit. Over time this builds up and reduces the efficiency of the fuel injector.
USing a fuel injector cleaner will will reduce and remove these deposits prolonging the performance of the fuel system.

You dealer uses a speacial machine to clean fuel injector system and it's very costly. So they will tell you not to use a fuel injectore cleaner but in a year or two when you need a tune up because mileage has dropped off they will recommed spending the $50-$100 to have the system cleaned.

Try using a different brand of fuel, if using Sunoco or BP try Mobil or delta sonic
stick with an 87 octane, you will use more fuel with anything over 89 octane. higher octane fuels often use higher levels of ethanol or other by products to reduce engine knock and boost octane. This is an econo box designed to run the lowest pump grades out there and do not require a pump octane over 87
Also remember short runs and cold weather kill yout mileage.

[Snake]

if they were a master tech
they wouldnt be working at a toyota dealership and own their own shop
dont believe everything some idiots tells you
sorry but people say some stupid things to customers
fuel system cleaner is a very good item to use, i put a bottle in atleast every 5k or so in every car I own

[Russelt3hPirate]

a master tech at a dealer bringing in 60+ cars a day can get a very very healthy pay check.

some people aren't cut out to run their own shop plain and simple.

[Lafiro]

Originally Posted by Snake

if they were a master tech
they wouldnt be working at a toyota dealership and own their own shop
dont believe everything some idiots tells you
sorry but people say some stupid things to customers
fuel system cleaner is a very good item to use, i put a bottle in atleast every 5k or so in every car I own

So what is the best fule injector cleaner I can buy and use on my car?

[the_saint]

Berryman B12 or Seafoam are both very good brands that should be widely available.

[07WYarisRS]

Sea-foam user here...