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Another "lame-s" question:-
While out shopping for groceries last Sunday morning, I stole some time away with my daughter, and sneaked to the Auto section, where I came across one of those 'additives' for the car.
Specifically, i saw a few brands on fuel system cleaner. After going through a few and shortlisting them to 3, I opt for one fuel injector cleaner that specifically stated "Safe for Oxygen sensors and Catalytic Converters". Since have to empty the whole bottle into an empty gastank (obviously so that the fuel mixes better with the additive), I saved the action to the end of the week, in time for the next usual fuel-fill.
My question:-
While I chose the one that specifically stated that it is safe for o2 sensors and cat-s, the other two brands were quite well known internationally as well. Would it be a bad choice with the possibility of damaging my engine, if I chose them? One of them is Bardahl. Tried to look for STP but out of stock. I settled for one from Australia but not very well known, though the promoter recommended it as well.
Further, I noticed that there wasn't much written on the labels, so I couldn't make any comparisons. If pricing IS a factor, the one I got was the most expensive of the three shortlisted ones.
Hmmmm... Any ideas, Tech?
Another "lame-s" question:-
While out shopping for groceries last Sunday morning, I stole some time away with my daughter, and sneaked to the Auto section, where I came across one of those 'additives' for the car.
Specifically, i saw a few brands on fuel system cleaner. After going through a few and shortlisting them to 3, I opt for one fuel injector cleaner that specifically stated "Safe for Oxygen sensors and Catalytic Converters". Since have to empty the whole bottle into an empty gastank (obviously so that the fuel mixes better with the additive), I saved the action to the end of the week, in time for the next usual fuel-fill.

My question:-
While I chose the one that specifically stated that it is safe for o2 sensors and cat-s, the other two brands were quite well known internationally as well. Would it be a bad choice with the possibility of damaging my engine, if I chose them? One of them is Bardahl. Tried to look for STP but out of stock. I settled for one from Australia but not very well known, though the promoter recommended it as well.
Further, I noticed that there wasn't much written on the labels, so I couldn't make any comparisons. If pricing IS a factor, the one I got was the most expensive of the three shortlisted ones.
Hmmmm... Any ideas, Tech?

