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Old 03-08-2006, 09:56 AM
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alternative to BG-44k that is supposedly just as good but cheaper

hey guys there is a new fuel injector cleaner out their called lucas that many of the auto parts stores and mechanics have recommended to me. suppose to be awesome and it costs around four bucks. comes in a clear bottle one bottle treats up to 23 gallons. suppose to be as good as BG-44k, have you guys tried it or heard of it and what do you think
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Old 03-08-2006, 12:18 PM
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Anyone ever try this as an expensive and probably less effective alternative to Seafoam?

http://store.yahoo.com/tri-maxx2000/b.html
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that sucker is been out for a while.... same crap as all the injector cleaners out there....
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Old 03-08-2006, 02:06 PM
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eh just use B-12 chemtool. seems to work for me :/
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Originally Posted by vinny
hey guys there is a new fuel injector cleaner out their called lucas that many of the auto parts stores and mechanics have recommended to me. suppose to be awesome and it costs around four bucks. comes in a clear bottle one bottle treats up to 23 gallons. suppose to be as good as BG-44k, have you guys tried it or heard of it and what do you think
Lucas is not new, and is not the same as BG-44k.
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Lucas was making things long before fuel injection was even invented....My 1970 Triumph came with some Lucas parts...
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That's a different Lucas homey.
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