Have a 2006 Outback w/ 160,000 miles. It has been recommended that I start using this. I live in CO. Any comments on experience with this product are greatly appreciated.
Winsox
BG 44K Fuel Additive
BG44k should only be used when your car has symptoms that could be caused by poor fuel injector performance (clogged, poor spray pattern) - it shouldn't be used for routine maintenance in my opinion. The strong solvents can shorten the life of certain parts of the fuel system if it's used too frequently.
I did have a car that could barely idle and BG44k fixed it - ran great after that tank, so I do recommend it, if indicated, but not unless the engine is running poorly. I would recommend top tier fuel in general to keep things cleaner.
Before using BG44k I would do other things first, like check for vacuum leaks, clean the MAF sensor, change spark plugs if it's overdue anyways, etc.
I did have a car that could barely idle and BG44k fixed it - ran great after that tank, so I do recommend it, if indicated, but not unless the engine is running poorly. I would recommend top tier fuel in general to keep things cleaner.
Before using BG44k I would do other things first, like check for vacuum leaks, clean the MAF sensor, change spark plugs if it's overdue anyways, etc.
BG44K is good stuff - if you need the stuff in the can. Otherwise, there's no need.
Top Tier gas is pretty much the bell weather standard for keeping your engine clean but if you're like me and have these weird OCD urges to fix things that don't need fixing, throw in a bottle of Redline, Gumout or Techron right before each oil change.
Top Tier gas is pretty much the bell weather standard for keeping your engine clean but if you're like me and have these weird OCD urges to fix things that don't need fixing, throw in a bottle of Redline, Gumout or Techron right before each oil change.
I used to work in the fuel additive industry. We analyzed and tested BG 44K. It, along with every other aftermarket additive, is nearly all solvent with just a little detergent. Most aftermarket additives contain about twice or three times what is needed for Top Tier fuel. Some retail fuel contains a similar amount (such as BP and Shell premium who both treat way above the amount of detergent needed to meet the Top Tier requirements). Port fuel injector deposits and intake valve deposits are rare in any modern PFI vehicle.
If you are really concerned, just run a few tanks of Shell premium, which will give you just as much or more detergent than an aftermarket bottle without all of the unnecessary solvents.
If you are really concerned, just run a few tanks of Shell premium, which will give you just as much or more detergent than an aftermarket bottle without all of the unnecessary solvents.
My cars run noticeably better on Shell premium (V-Power) compared to other fuels, here in Hawaii where there's only one refinery so the gasoline itself is the same across all brands and the only difference is the additive package.
Our refinery is these guys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Par_Pacific_Holdings
Our refinery is these guys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Par_Pacific_Holdings
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