Any additives I should throw in with fuel on 07 V6 with 41K miles

[JayJ]

I bought the 07 LE V6 in May 2006 and now have 41K miles. I had dealer do oil change until 28K. From then on I did the oil change myself with OEM filter and Pennzoil Platinum 5-30 syntentic every 4,000 miles. My fuel economy on regular exxon gas has gone from 350miles when new at the 3/4 quarter mark to 300miles at the 3/4 mark. I always refill at 3/4 mark.

So far I've changed the air filter, changed brakes at 36K, and will soon change the tires. I am considering one of Toyota's maintenance's package for transmission fluid change, plugs, etc. as well.

I am about to do another oil change today at 41K. Should I put any kind of additives to the fuel? or oil? If so, what type and brand.

Thanks

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by JayJ

I bought the 07 LE V6 in May 2006 and now have 41K miles. I had dealer do oil change until 28K. From then on I did the oil change myself with OEM filter and Pennzoil Platinum 5-30 syntentic every 4,000 miles. My fuel economy on regular exxon gas has gone from 350miles when new at the 3/4 quarter mark to 300miles at the 3/4 mark. I always refill at 3/4 mark.

So far I've changed the air filter, changed brakes at 36K, and will soon change the tires. I am considering one of Toyota's maintenance's package for transmission fluid change, plugs, etc. as well.

I am about to do another oil change today at 41K. Should I put any kind of additives to the fuel? or oil? If so, what type and brand.

Thanks

First, using the fuel gauge isn't accurate at all. The information you posted regarding fuel consumption is useless.

You don't need spark plugs until 100-120,000 miles. Replacing them earlier is pointless and a complete waste of money.

It is a good idea to add some cleaners to the fuel system as preventative maintenance. I use SeaFoam and any other fuel injection cleaner.

[JSM1284]

I prefer BG 44K in the tank every other oil change.

[gdanaher]

Additionally, the transmission fluid is reportedly good for 100k miles. The drain and refill of this transaxle is complicated and time consuming. Personally, I don't know about the 100k part. I suspect I will have mine changed sooner than that if I still have the car, but 41k is too early for this change. For grins, ask the dealer how much he will charge you. It isn't your father's tranny fluid change.

[JayJ]

All good replys. Thanks guys!

[JayJ]

Originally Posted by JSM1284

I prefer BG 44K in the tank every other oil change.

WOW its $18 a pop. But at $3.65 a gallon of regular, this seems well worth it.

[Hajoca]

Transmission drain and fill is just like an oil change, not too difficult.
Clean throttle body and PCV valve/ hoses.

As for fuel, I use Lucas upper cylinder lubricant / Injection cleaner.

You want to stay away from most oil additives, especially ones that are solvents, and are left in the oil as you drive like Teflon particles, chlorine atoms, etc...
Auto RX only if you have seen sludge problem, but I would doubt it for your engine.

(Much different than an engine flush, which is circulated with out engine load for brief amount of time before oil is drained)

[desentrix]

I throw in a bottle of the techron fuel cleaner every other.

[smilepak]

I used this in the past (not on this camry, but in other cars)

http://www.stp.com/fuel_gastreat.html

[desentrix]

^STP is horrible.

[sex_&_TRD87]

Originally Posted by desentrix

I throw in a bottle of the techron fuel cleaner every other.

this is stupid but, i thought the additive is already in the gasoline(chevron) itself? or is it jux minimal n u should add more?

i always try to use chevron, if not then exxon n thats about it, i mostly try n get chevron-OCD thing i guess
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OT: hmm.....im already at 40k also for a 07' LE maybe i should start putting in the additives also, no?

time flies, so many mileages, but its still such a new car---maybe its jux me

[desentrix]

Chevron Techron fuel cleaner:

I always figured, it was a more concentrated amount of the additive found in their brand of gasoline.

[workerant]

Originally Posted by JayJ

So far I've changed the air filter, changed brakes at 36K, and will soon change the tires. I am considering one of Toyota's maintenance's package for transmission fluid change, plugs, etc. as well.

Wow.. mine is 40k and I haven't change any of those yet. Still OEM.

Why U think U need additives? Is your MPG falling? I always like the "if it's not broken, don't fix it" by someone.

[sex_&_TRD87]

Originally Posted by TTM77

Wow.. mine is 40k and I haven't change any of those yet. Still OEM.

Why U think U need additives? Is your MPG falling? I always like the "if it's not broken, don't fix it" by someone.

that is the same w/ my car, havent changed anything but after reading endless threads about maint and everything makes me question myself if im doing the "right" thing

[sex_&_TRD87]

"whether you think you can or you cant---your right!" -Stewie Griffin