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Old 04-08-2012, 10:19 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:48 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:49 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Old 04-09-2012, 10:12 PM   #34 (permalink)
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I have slowed down to running between 60-65 mph on the interstate and so far, I can tell a little bit of a change in the mileage. I'm just under half a tank and so far I have gone over 150 miles on this tank.

I do have a question though. When I fill up, I usually go to Kroger and recently I have been putting the Kroger Additech in with my fuel. I haven't really noticed a change since I started putting it in. Am I just spending needless money?
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Old 04-09-2012, 10:15 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Old 04-09-2012, 11:37 PM   #37 (permalink)
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This IS my good behavior!

I mean, come on. Supposedly we have a student and a family with mechanics in it, and he's doing WHAT? and he's asking WHAT?
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:17 AM   #38 (permalink)
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I do get Franks point, but he is also new to the site, you never know if they have ever been on a forum before or not, or are even aware of the search feature. Either way the OP knows there is a seach feature .

To answer the question, most fuel aditives do so little it isn't measureable. Only thing I can think of that does not apply are fuel injector cleaners. Fuel Stabilizers might work as well but that isn't for MPG.
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:19 AM   #39 (permalink)
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Old 04-10-2012, 02:24 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Once a month, I put in some Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner. I always notice a little bit of a difference when I do that.

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