Consequently it is one of the few remaining fuel system cleaner products that undoubtedly does contain PEA in significant quantity. As of this writing Redline's SI-1 MSDS still specifies that the product contains 30-50% PEA. Whether PEA is still contained in those products is a matter of uncertainty. Most of these products no longer list PEA on their MSDS, having changed their terminology to disguise the precise nature of their products' constituent components. Performance Improver Concentrate, and Redline SI-1 (among others) listed polyether amines on their Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in proportions varying from approximately 25% to 50%. Until recently BG 44K, Chevron Techron Concentrate, Gumout Regane Fuel System Cleaner, Amsoil P.I. My understanding is that these compounds were first developed by Chevron and sold under the Techron name, and have since been made available to other blenders of fuel treatment products. (Figures based 15gal/tank, 25-35mpg).Īs far as I know, every effective fuel system cleaner on the market uses a class of compounds known as polyether amines (PEA), in varying proportions, to effectively clean deposits from fuel system components, and particularly from fuel injectors, which can quickly impact engine efficiency and performance when not operating correctly. A full case at this usage rate is enough to treat 180 full tanks of fuel or to last approximately 80,000 miles. This results in an approximate cost of $0.35/tank or less than a tenth of a penny per mile. The effects of 1 oz per fill-up are indistinguishable in terms of tested results (see my basis for this statement below). In my case it has not been necessary to use Redline's recommended quantity of approximately 3 oz per fill-up. At the current price per bottle when bought by the case right here on Amazon ($5.30) it is a bargain (12/15/09 edit: the price here has almost doubled since I wrote this and it is now, unfortunately, far from a bargain). Primarily for this reason I believe SI-1 to be the best available and most cost-effective fuel system cleaner product at retail pricing. Here are links to Amazon (single bottle & full case), and below that is a copy/paste of the review text:Īnd, here is a link to the Red Line product data sheet with technical info:Īmong all fuel system cleaners I'm aware of, Redline SI-1 contains the highest quantity per dollar (based on manufacturer MSDS) of the critical fuel-system-cleaning compounds known as polyether amines (PEA). Update Nov-2012: The price has skyrocketed to $10.95 per bottle and there is no discount for buying a full case. A fuel system cleaner is a multivitamin supplement that is more of a precaution to protect you from falling sick.I found this very detailed review on Amazon, which also has the best price around for a case of 12 bottles of SI-1 (currently $74/case with free shipping, or $6.12 per bottle). To put it simply, a fuel injector cleaner is the medicine and is to be consumed after you’ve got the illness or are showing symptoms. It will stop carbon deposit formation in the future and clear out any mild build up. A fuel system cleaner is to be used if you’re not suffering from any major problems. What’s the difference between fuel injector cleaner and fuel system cleaner?Ī fuel injector cleaner is useful if you are already suffering from a problem say, if your vehicle is smoking heavily, or there is a loss of acceleration, etc. It cleans the entire fuel system, including the intake valves, carburetors, and combustion chambers, and helps you get rid of the loud idling and spark plug issues. This question boils down to your personal preference and brand loyalty, but the best-selling injector cleaner of the lot is the Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus. Frequently Asked Questions What is the best fuel injector cleaner?
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