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
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.™ At least it's not supposed to go into the crankcase, like STP!
<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.
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).
