» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 410,015 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,865 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,588 Views | | | | | 05-25-2005, 02:57 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 11 | Fuel additives+Fuel filter replacement I have been putting something called stepco in my fuel for the last few months and it cleans the fuel filter. Besides the obvious changes needed (oil, air) is there anything i should be looking out for or that could be the cause of problems. | | | 05-25-2005, 03:13 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 528 | Do you have any problems now? Or are you just adding this Stepco to prevent future problems? I haven't heard of it before. Are you having problems with your fuel system? I've used additives a few times, mainly Marvel Mystery Oil, added to my oil and fuel. That helps protect the system a bit more. | | | 05-25-2005, 03:21 AM | #3 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | it cleans the fuel FILTER or fuel INJECTORS? the fuel filter's job is to make sure bad things don't make it to the upstream fueling system which would cause problems for the injectors and such. generally i'll use lubro moly injector cleaner (couple cans in a full tank of gas) and then change the fuel filter once that's run through. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 05-25-2005, 05:13 AM | #4 | I miss my Ti....... :( Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 828 | Additives .. I have not used that many fuel additives some of my favorites are Jetron by Lubro Molly as I use that kind of oil. Also touline is a paint thiner that can be supplemented as an octane booster. It is a lot cheaper and just as effective. There are tons of guys that dump it in there gas tank with every fill up. -Chad | | | 06-01-2005, 07:58 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Try to stay away from letting your fuel tank run so low. Yes, I know that gas prices are high, but try to stay away from running you fuel tank dry! | | | 06-01-2005, 08:08 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 | sea foam is the only additive that i've ever used and I love it. | | | 06-01-2005, 11:08 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 500 | I work at an auto parts store, so needless to say, we sell a lot of additives. I use lucas fuel treatment along with the additive for synthetic oils. The fuel treatment cleans the injectors, but it also lubricates all the parts, like the fuel pump and what not. I put it in my girlfriends camaro also, and the nedle doesn't move, its crazy. My case isn't so extreme (probably because I have a heavy foot), but my economy is a lot better, and my acceleration is way better also. I'd use it once evey 6-8 fill ups. Its pretty afordable too, about $3.99 list price. That's enough for one fill up. __________________ Joe, In San Luis Obispo E30-> '96 TI sport -> E30 -> '96 TI | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |