2 1/2 weeks old and getting some nagging issues!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by subwaynm

There is this additive that can be used along with your gas to rid it of the Ethanol; I use it in my Aircooled HP VW engines in the Fall and winter.
Star brite Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment Gas Additive

Hope it helps you also

hmmmm........an enzyme for a fuel additive .....

I went to do some research and discovered that those folks sure do know how to use meta-tags .....

I reckon I must dig deeper ....

humfrz

[sierra]

Originally Posted by subwaynm

There is this additive that can be used along with your gas to rid it of the Ethanol; I use it in my Aircooled HP VW engines in the Fall and winter.
Star brite Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment Gas Additive

Hope it helps you also

It wont get rid of the ethanol, it's a fuel stabiliser mainly for small engines that are unused for long periods. Ethanol doesn't store well.

If you wouldn't put a quality ash free 2 stroke oil in the tank you certainly shouldn't be considering additives like this with it's unknown content.

[daiheadjai]

I had been using 3ozs of Walmart TC-W3 - didn't seem to do much for my MPGs, but didn't hurt.
Last 2 tanks, I started using 4ozs instead - it does seem to yield better mileage (notwithstanding our switch to winter blend, which lowers fuel efficiency).

My understanding was that TC-W3 would also lubricate and clean cylinder walls or something (as per bobistheoilguy) - and in my old Celica, it did improve my MPGs by 1-2 (for a ~30mpg car).

[sierra]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

I had been using 3ozs of Walmart TC-W3 - didn't seem to do much for my MPGs, but didn't hurt.
Last 2 tanks, I started using 4ozs instead - it does seem to yield better mileage (notwithstanding our switch to winter blend, which lowers fuel efficiency).

My understanding was that TC-W3 would also lubricate and clean cylinder walls or something (as per bobistheoilguy) - and in my old Celica, it did improve my MPGs by 1-2 (for a ~30mpg car).

You might find a better quality oil will get the same results with 2oz and a zero ash version is a good idea so there's nothing left after combustion to block the cats.
I tried to look up the spec on that oil but only found a few moans that it was thin and smells bad.

[daiheadjai]

It does smell..... unpleasant.... But at about $5CAD per liter, I'm content with the Walmart stuff for now.... I'm using TC-W3, which IIRC is ashless already.

So far so good!

[sierra]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

It does smell..... unpleasant.... But at about $5CAD per liter, I'm content with the Walmart stuff for now.... I'm using TC-W3, which IIRC is ashless already.

So far so good!

Great, ashless is the important bit.
I take it you are adding it to shut up the chirps rather than get better economy?

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by sierra

Great, ashless is the important bit.
I take it you are adding it to shut up the chirps rather than get better economy?

I'm actually one of the lucky ones: My BRZ, bought in early July 2013 never had crickets (knock on wood)
So yeah, I'm using it to maximize my fuel economy (save it for the fun stuff)

[Trmx2]

Originally Posted by Mikem53

That's what marketing would like you to believe.. It's BS.

I don't think it's marketing if several people on this very forum have also attested to that fact. The crappy fitlers in most car suck at filtering contaminants out and restrict the airflow when they clogged with contaminants.

An oiled filter, made of a better material will filter out more contaminants and provide greater airflow. It works the same as a household A/C filter in that regard. Some A/C filters are better at filtering and cooling than others. Marketing would be if the only people claiming that fact was Perrin and NO ONE else. Multiple reviews of different air-filters, as well as posters on this forum have claimed better filtration from drop in filters and better airflow.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Which Toyotas are you referring to?

Not personal experience, other owners are claiming similar idle dips in cars such as TC's, RAV's etc.

I googled "Toyota Idle Dip" plus a couple model names and came up with a few corroborating stories. I believe I kept it to new cars like ours, not something to be fixed by cleaning the MAF and throttle body and such.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31656

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205939

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/14...ough-idle.html

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/32...2012-5spd.html

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Not personal experience, other owners are claiming similar idle dips in cars such as TC's, RAV's etc.

I googled "Toyota Idle Dip" plus a couple model names and came up with a few corroborating stories. I believe I kept it to new cars like ours, not something to be fixed by cleaning the MAF and throttle body and such.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31656

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205939

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/14...ough-idle.html

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/32...2012-5spd.html

Oh ok. My Taco idle dips when the AC is on and was wondering what other cars had the condensation in the taillights. I'm on TN and what you linked seems to be an issue with the newer cars. That's what happens when Toyota makes boring cars, they start slipping on quality.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Oh ok. My Taco idle dips when the AC is on and was wondering what other cars had the condensation in the taillights. I'm on TN and what you linked seems to be an issue with the newer cars. That's what happens when Toyota makes boring cars, they start slipping on quality.

Oh right the condensation, yeah just walk around the dealership next time you stop by, I noticed it on a couple Tc's, Camry's and RAV's when I bought my car.