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Does Toyota recommend BG 44K?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by jrohland, Oct 12, 2006.

  1. jrohland

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    In my opinion, chemicals not recommended by the manufacturer are normally a waste of money. Yesterday I had the dealer do the 15K mile maintenance. One of the items listed that I paid for was 44K. I assume this was BG 44K. I think this is just the latest STP, i.e., yet another useless auto chemical with aggressive marketing.

    Does anyone know if Toyota requires or, even recommends this product. If not, I will be sure to tell the dealer, at the next interval, I will not pay for this junk.

    jrohland
     
    #1 jrohland, Oct 12, 2006
  2. Pinto Girl

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    Here's the manufacturer's blurb about BG 44K:

    BG 44K®
    Restores mileage.Boosts performance.
    Clean fuel systems create better fuel economy. BG 44K® thoroughly cleans
    fuels systems, restores performance and fuel economy.
    Ask your service representative to install BG 44K® in your gas tank today.
    See it at the pump.
    Feel it on the road.â„¢

    At least it's not supposed to go into the crankcase, like STP!
     
    #2 Pinto Girl, Oct 12, 2006
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    If you did not pre authorize, I'd be pissed !
    And, I doubt if I'd have paid for it !
    Best...
     
    #3 wtfjr, Oct 12, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wtfjr @ Oct 12 2006, 03:44 PM) [snapback]331936[/snapback]</div>
    I agree...get your money back! At least you won't have to worry about permanent damage, though.
     
    #4 Pinto Girl, Oct 12, 2006
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    At least some Toyota shops do use this product for fuel system cleaning. In the other hand, I have been told that Prius' injectors rarely need cleaning, compared to other cars. I would not ask for this unless I suspected a fuel system problem - plus there are easier ways to clean the accelerator butterfly (which does get sooty).
     
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