Anyone use BG Engine and/or Fuel Additives?

[funkymonkey1111]

Cars are getting long in the tooth. Some say this stuff is all snake oil-use good oil (I use mobil 1), top tier gas, and you'll be fine.

But, this stuff is about the only stuff i see at auto repair places--even dealers. Now, i know that's not necessarily a ringing endorsement, but i've seen it at higher end dealers, too. really looking at the BG44K, MOA, and/or EPR.

Any feedback, pro or con? I searched and found one thread mentioning BG44K in passing an emission test (along with some quick maintenance) but didn't see anything else.


Is this company like Amsoil--multilevel marketing? (i've also never used Amsoil, either, but its advocates sure seem passionate)

[Great-Kazoo]

44K is excellent BUT..................... it's not something i would suggest leaving in the tank & system for any period of time, especially with older fuel lines.
When it's used i meter it to tank size then run it till fill up. That means it's used for road trips, not around town / short hops.

Used the B&G products exclusively at the mc shops i worked for over the years. The MOA or was it the EPC ( i think the EPC) isn't or use to not be recommended on vehicles with Cat Converters

[Irving]

What does it do?

[KS63]

BG44K is great stuff for cleaning your injectors.

[Great-Kazoo]

What does it do?


https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/gasoline-fuel-system/bg-44k-fuel-system-cleaner/

[funkymonkey1111]

BG44K is a fuel additive that allegedly cleans the fuel system, and injectors, like KS63 said. Purportedly breaks up carbon deposits, etc.

EPR is an engine sludge remover that you put in you old oil right before an oil change, then drain out with the used oil

MOA is a friction reducer (i guess along the lines of slick50 from years ago)

[Irving]

44K is excellent BUT..................... it's not something i would suggest leaving in the tank & system for any period of time, especially with older fuel lines.
When it's used i meter it to tank size then run it till fill up. That means it's used for road trips, not around town / short hops.


So if I were to use this, when I'm driving out of state on a trip that takes two tanks each way, that is a good time to use this product?

[Irving]

BG44K is a fuel additive that allegedly cleans the fuel system, and injectors, like KS63 said. Purportedly breaks up carbon deposits, etc.

EPR is an engine sludge remover that you put in you old oil right before an oil change, then drain out with the used oil

MOA is a friction reducer (i guess along the lines of slick50 from years ago)

Thank you sir.

[Great-Kazoo]

So if I were to use this, when I'm driving out of state on a trip that takes two tanks each way, that is a good time to use this product?

Yes.

[BushMasterBoy]

Sometimes I add a 1/4 tank of E85. Ethanol 85% will suck all the moisture out of your gas. I do it a couple times a year. The computer seems to handle it ok as I never get a code. I think fuel filter changes are more important than additives.

[brutal]

Sometimes I add a 1/4 tank of E85. Ethanol 85% will suck all the moisture out of your gas. I do it a couple times a year. The computer seems to handle it ok as I never get a code. I think fuel filter changes are more important than additives.

Too much ethanol is not good for cars not equipped to handle it - messes up fuel lines, pumps, etc.

REALLY bad for watercraft.

[Cman]

I've used MOA in engines for years as a mechanic and it seems to work in reducing friction. i also use it mixed with 5w30 synthetic motor oil for a lube for all my guns and the carbon seems to clean off easier(could be my imagination} and the actions do seem smoother.
The 44k never worked that well for me so i never pushed the product. Lucus fuel injection cleaner worked a little better and was cheaper. YMMV

[Wulf202]

I use seafoam for fuel and I use atf before an oil change as a sludge remover.

[MarkCO]

Adding stuff to fuel...in most cases can't hurt, and if used as instructed, helps. I add Lucas fuel injection cleaner to my fuel when I change the oil. I have three vehicles with V8s and use good filters and synthetic oil. With over 180K on the 2003, still in great shape.

Adding stuff to your motor oil...not a good idea. Oils have specific packages in them and thickening or thinning or adding a package that sets up an acid-base reaction in your engine...yeah, that won't be fun for you. Even mixing (as in quarts) is not a good idea. For older engines with sludge issues, adding a solvent (like BG Purge) can be a good thing and help. White Gas is cheaper and about the same thing. I used White Gas in my old Mopars at every oil change.

Using a quality oil filter and changing fuel filters is better long term than additives.

[ben4372]

I like 44k, but I want to second not leaving it in the tank. Might be coincidence but I've had 2 mechanical fuel pump go after letting a car sit with it in lines. One was a pretty new pump. I've also read that Sea Foam is similar in effectiveness and 1/3 the cost if bought on special. I've read a couple factory maintenance recommendations that recommend adding Techron every 3000 miles. Kia was the most recent that I can remember.