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Old 02-06-2015, 01:22 AM
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On the topic of a fuel treatment that is safe for BMWs.

I've been adding 10oz of Lucas Upper Cylinder Lube/Injector Cleaner/lube at EVERY fill for almost 5 yrs and over 80k miles. No issues with almost 190k on the X.

OE cats, injectors, fuel pump and pressure regulator working flawlessly.
TiAg, I could only find the Upper Cylinder Lube in 32oz bottles. What do you use to measure? I assume you keep the whole bottle with you then dole some out when you fill up.

BTW, I wasn't able to find this on the Lucas Oil website. Has it been discontinued?
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Isn't the Lucas upper cylinder lube just motor oil? That would be cheaper.
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^ i find the eye of newt and a few leaches works best for me!
Yep, whatever witches brew works best for you but that worked for me.
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Isn't the Lucas upper cylinder lube just motor oil? That would be cheaper.
Good idea, I'm going to start adding motor oil to my fuel.
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Good idea, I'm going to start adding motor oil to my fuel.
You already did. You just paid more for it.
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How long has it been since you put you X on the road.
A long road trip might make a difference.
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You already did. You just paid more for it.
I'll stick to my highly specialized upper cylinder lubricant and pay the additional few cents difference, but thanks for the suggestion.
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How long has it been since you put you X on the road.
A long road trip might make a difference.
I am due for a road trip, a good hour at 60++ mph would definitely do some good.
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So... Lucas Oil!?

I love that stuff!! I use it at every fill up on my other vehicles (American) but have been extremely weary of using it in the bimmer.

I have an 09 X5 3.0... anyone else with an E70 ever use the lucas additive without issues??
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