Hey guys I've been trying to research theses additives..Gumout..stp..autoguard. do they really work? Cleaning the valves and carbon deposits? do you guys use em which ones? i have 180,000 miles on mine and was just looking into theses but i don't wanna spend money if they don't do anything.... Looking forward to your guys comments.
Thanks guys

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1995 XLT 2.3 5 speed

Get seafoam that'll clean your truck out

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2013 f150 fx4 ecoboost. Couple mods
SOLD 2002 silver frost 3.slow xlt.

I actually just started using the Lucas branded fuel system cleaner. Ive noticed a little difference. I would definitely say give it a try.

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1998 3.0 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4

That'll work but with as many miles as he has the seafoam would do his truck wonders

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2013 f150 fx4 ecoboost. Couple mods
SOLD 2002 silver frost 3.slow xlt.

Ya you need to seafoam that before adding in any fuel additive.

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have u guys used seafoam? or use it? it sure does put on a show..

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1995 XLT 2.3 5 speed

Used it once before. I did not get much smoke. I only had 20k miles though.

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Lucas is a great cleaner but there is a cleaner made by a company called "BG" and they make a product called "44K". I am a 6 year tech a local car dealership and we use it all the time and that one product that does make difference. I have seen this on ebay but this is not something you will find in your local parts place. Hope this helps

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1999 Ford Ranger SuperCab XLT 4X4

Motorcraft also makes a seafoam like product. It starts with a P

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Sea foam is great stuff for scrubbing the intake and the fuel system. People have used in their old before an oil change too. If you go the whole shebang, it's 1/3 in the tank, through a vacuum hose, and the oil fill hole.

For your case, 1/3 of a can in the tank before you fill it and run the tank damn near dry. If there is still an issue, repeat.

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

Peefoam?

I have never used seafoam. I have heard mixed reviews.

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Finally found it PM-3

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I've used both sea foam and Techron with no problems. Sea foam for a complete cleaning, Techron for just a fuel system scrub.

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

Both Seafoam and Gumout work....I've used both myself. The kicker is to let the car idle as the cleaner works--that way, it can be heated up as it goes through. As the car gets cleaned, you'll notice a change in your exhaust fumes (color and/or smell) that should tell you that it's working.

Afterwards, believe it or not, try to get to a freeway that you can drive 60-80 mph on--that'll force all the loose carbon build up out of your system. If that's done right, you'll see a lot of grey smoke coming out of your truck...but don't worry, that's normal.

Don't mean to necropost, but wanted to add that I just tried the BG 44k, and within 5 miles I could tell an incredible difference! Have over 210k on my 3.0 Ranger. Just bought it from a friend, and wanted to see what this product will do. I'm hooked on BG now! check out www.bgfindashop.com for your local providers. And no, I do not work for them, just am impressed with at great product.