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Old 23 June 2022, 11:19 PM
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Guys,

I got a free bottle of the Red Line SI-1 Fuel System Cleaner. I have never used this kind of additive and I am not sure ifs worth trying and using it once. I am just thinking can this thing harm the engine somehow.

Can I use on EJ205?
If yes, should I change the oil right after the fuel tank (with additive) becomes empty?

Please advise.
Thank you.


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Snake oil.
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Originally Posted by 1509joe
Snake oil.
What do you mean?
Old 24 June 2022, 09:30 AM
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it wont harm anything and you wont need to change the oil after using it. what good it will do is debatable but it wont damage anything as such
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Used forte injector cleaner in a car i had and it worked ok.
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What online loads of videos of inside the engine after running these tire off products.
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Originally Posted by jaygsi
What online loads of videos of inside the engine after running these tire off products.
its a fuel system cleaner so videos of inside of engine aint gonna me much use. i've seen gummed up fuel lines & injectors but thats on my wee mk2 golf because it lies for 6-9mths a year - so id throw a fuel treatment through it each year before its summer use.

likes of scoob is my daily so no need for likes as the fuel is continually moving as such
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However mine does sit in the garage for long periods of time.


Originally Posted by Gambit
its a fuel system cleaner so videos of inside of engine aint gonna me much use. i've seen gummed up fuel lines & injectors but thats on my wee mk2 golf because it lies for 6-9mths a year - so id throw a fuel treatment through it each year before its summer use.

likes of scoob is my daily so no need for likes as the fuel is continually moving as such
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