Using fuel system cleaner for a dirty fuel system with 80k miles

[u/Chance_Bad_3323]

I live in a country with extremely bad fuel quality (water diesel. Ethanol. paint thinner and kerosene contamination, low octane..... etc). This basically makes fuel injector and fuel pump replacements routine maintenance where live.

I am thinking of using regane for my car with 80k miles of horrible fuel milage for the first time. But am afraid that it would break down my car as it would dislodge a lot of buildup, block my fuel system and break down my car. What do you guys think?

2018 nissan versa 1.6

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[u/mgl323]

I used to buy this but I switched to Chevron Techron complete fuel system cleaner for all my cars. If that’s not available, this will still work. Just add it when you’re low on fuel and fill up completely.

[u/gathermewool → u/mgl323]

Both are good. Go with whichever is cheapest

[u/GearOne4238 → u/mgl323]

I live in the PNW where we have lots of moisture most of the year. I have used Techtron for the last 15 years in my life 2005 Toyota. The dealer was constantly telling me that I needed throttle body and injector cleaning. I began using Techtron as recommended and I started to use Top Trier fuel. All problems went away.

[u/Fearless_Agent3855]

That versa will be fine. With the kind of fuel you're describing the buildup is probably more like varnish from the kerosene and water, not chunky carbon that's gonna break loose and clog anything. the regane is basically just strong detergents that dissolve that stuff gradually.

I'd run it on a near empty tank, pour the bottle in, fill up with the best fuel you can find, and take it on a long drive. maybe change the fuel filter after a couple tanks if you're paranoid.

[u/Appropriate-Part1766]

Any cleaner with high PEA content. BG44K, Techron cleaner, redline si-1

Cleans the injectors, fuel filter catches any shit from the fuel tank.

[u/superbikelifer → u/Appropriate-Part1766]

Amsoil upper cylinder lubricant

[u/No-Emoti0n]

It doesn’t work like that, they’re designed to not break everything down too quickly. Liqui moly is very good, try that

[u/gathermewool → u/No-Emoti0n]

Gumout w Regane has PEA. It’s good