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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 10:07 AM
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SHould I be using a fuel additive to clean the injectors, etc on my 2005 accord?
I have not noticed any issues with anything but I do always buy the cheap gas.
Should I be using something every couple of tanks.

I watched a news report (on 60 Minutes or something like that) that showed there is really no difference between different companies gas) so I don't really believe that Cheveron is better than Arco. Is that assumption correct?

How big is my 2005 4cyl Accords tank and what should I be putting into it to help it out? if anything?

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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Schleprock
SHould I be using a fuel additive to clean the injectors, etc on my 2005 accord?
I have not noticed any issues with anything but I do always buy the cheap gas.
Should I be using something every couple of tanks.

I watched a news report (on 60 Minutes or something like that) that showed there is really no difference between different companies gas) so I don't really believe that Cheveron is better than Arco. Is that assumption correct?

How big is my 2005 4cyl Accords tank and what should I be putting into it to help it out? if anything?

Thank you
The owners manual will tell you how big the tank is.
Honda designed these cars to run on 87 octane, so you're wasting money going with anything higher. If you feel you need to add and additive, then do so, but it's not really necessary.
 
Old Apr 29, 2018 | 10:17 AM
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I agree w/ your assessment. I've bought gas for convenience and price and had no fuel problems. I did have one injector stick open (2010 TSX w. 2,4L) causing a no run/no start condition.

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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 02:08 PM
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Default So there is no need to do anything?

So I don't need any kind of additive for cleaning or anything like that?

If I don't, that is great I will just keep doing what I have always been doing.
 
Old Apr 29, 2018 | 03:36 PM
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Fuel additives are nothing more than a sly way of draining your wallet.
 
Old Apr 29, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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Default OK, no fuel additives needed

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