Fuel Injector Cleaner
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I have a 85 LTD trike and I was wondering if it would hurt if I use STP Fuel Injector Cleaner in each fill up and how much should I use? The engine is running smooth and have no trouble cranking it but the gas mileage has drop. I use to get 30 mpg to 31mpg around town and 34mpg running 68 mph and if I get 70mph or above it would drop to 28mpg on road. I am now getting around 28mpg around town and 30mpg to 31mpg on road at 68mph and 70mph or above getting 26mpg. I had the thottle body clean and syrnk about a yr ago and put another tps on it about 2 yrs ago.
Jerry Driggers
1985 LTD Trike Member American Legion Post 181--American Legion Post 181 Member American Legion Riders Post 181-- American Legion Riders Post 181 Member PGR--Patriot Guard Riders Member GWRRA Chapter GA-K--GWRRA Chapter K |
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10-19-2008, 12:28 PM,
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i use lucas fuel injection cleaner and upper cylinder lubricant in my 85LTD. i put 1 small bottle in
every 3 tankfuls. you do lose some fuel economy at 1st because the cleaner is doing its job and you do have to throttle up somewhat to compinsate for the cleaner in the system(have learned this from owning 3 other goldwings and a V-45 sabre) but once the injectors are cleaned (usually after the 1st tank) the fuel mileage goes back up. also try using shell 15w40 rotella-t oil . this helps with the shifting, keeps the clutch from baking with heavy use, and helps quiet the noisy gearbox. i use it in all my past and present bikes and cars. |
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10-19-2008, 12:50 PM,
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That milage is low for me but maybe not for a trike. I get 33-37 around town running it hard 35+if I ride a little nicer. If I take a ride in the county at 45-65 mph I get 40+. I put sea foam in once and a while. I used to get better mileage til they started that ethenol crap. I use gunk spray cleaner when I clean the throttle body it has rust inhibitors in it.
Traning will keep you alive.
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10-19-2008, 01:04 PM,
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