Ethanol HPFP issues...anyone tried this stuff?

cincy335i · 11-20-2009, 02:55 PM

History - I have been using a fuel additive called Star-Tron for the past 4 months or so (at almost every fill-up). It is basically an additive that some boaters, etc. swear by since the introduction of more ethanol into the fuels (I found/read about so many boaters that were having FP issues, etc due to the ethanol in their fuel...they used this stuff and they had yet to have the same issues). I have never had a FP problem, so not really sure if this stuff works or not, but it runs great and has had no problems so far (knock on wood!).

Anyways, I was in Bass Pro, and getting more Star-Tron when I came upon this stuff. I bought a small bottle, as it sounds promising? Anyone tried this or run it in any other motor vehicle that may have problems due to ethanol (even though it hasn't been stated that ethanol is the cause of the HPFP probelms, only speculation.)? I believe it is a new product.

http://www.crcindustries.com/phaseguard4/

Anyways, just thought I would share.

Thanks.

undecided · 11-20-2009, 03:48 PM

Ethanol does explain the failures that happen with less then 2K miles on the car. It sounds that this cures phase separation which probably only happens with fuel that sits around for a while. I guess it's good insurance....

11-20-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
cincy335i Lieutenant 79 Rep 418 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saph 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Ethanol HPFP issues...anyone tried this stuff? History - I have been using a fuel additive called Star-Tron for the past 4 months or so (at almost every fill-up). It is basically an additive that some boaters, etc. swear by since the introduction of more ethanol into the fuels (I found/read about so many boaters that were having FP issues, etc due to the ethanol in their fuel...they used this stuff and they had yet to have the same issues). I have never had a FP problem, so not really sure if this stuff works or not, but it runs great and has had no problems so far (knock on wood!). Anyways, I was in Bass Pro, and getting more Star-Tron when I came upon this stuff. I bought a small bottle, as it sounds promising? Anyone tried this or run it in any other motor vehicle that may have problems due to ethanol (even though it hasn't been stated that ethanol is the cause of the HPFP probelms, only speculation.)? I believe it is a new product. http://www.crcindustries.com/phaseguard4/ Anyways, just thought I would share. Thanks. __________________ Performance \|PROcede V5\|Stett CAI\|UUC/Corsa Exhaust\|AA Intercooler\|RPI Scoops\|Stett Charge Pipe w/Forge DV's\|UUC Evo3 SSK/DSSR\|Mod CDV Style \|Aero Lip\|Aero rear\|Aero Spoiler\|M-Tech Side Skirts\|Black Calipers\|Black Grille\|Black Shadow emblem\|Black Vinyl Wrapped Window Trim\|35%Tint\|Tinted Tails\|Style 230 19"rims\|Lux H8'sTech \|Nav\|Cold Weather\|Premium\|Comfort Access\|Sport\|
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11-20-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
undecided Captain 87 Rep 985 Posts Drives: 08 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi SOLD!!!! ... [0.00] 2008 M5 [0.00]	Sounds interesting but.... Ethanol does explain the failures that happen with less then 2K miles on the car. It sounds that this cures phase separation which probably only happens with fuel that sits around for a while. I guess it's good insurance....
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