adding atf to fuel ?

[Luke Seel]

Any ideas why adding AFT to fuel would increase fuel mileage? and do you think it cleans better then a carb cleaner like berrymans?

 

[Omega Man]

Most of us here swear by 6-8oz in every full tank. It keeps the carbs clean without damaging internal parts, lubes the top end, and most notice a lil more low end torque. It made my 200K 1100 runs very well and much quieter.

~O~

 

[slabghost]

Luke Seel » Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:35 pm[/url]":yti55s40]Any ideas why adding AFT to fuel would increase fuel mileage? and do you think it cleans better then a carb cleaner like berrymans?

It adds lubricity to the fuel charge. Less friction on the pistons.
Better yes. Faster no.

 

[mcgovern61]

Luke Seel » Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:35 pm[/url]":1szesiil]Any ideas why adding AFT to fuel would increase fuel mileage? and do you think it cleans better then a carb cleaner like berrymans?

Mostly because it is adding back in some of the lubricity that has been removed from gasoline today as a result of EPA requirements and cars running on computers. 30 year old bikes....30 year old technology.

 

[ekvh]

If you use Berryman's B12 you are asking for trouble. Pour some on an oring some time and watch it swell right in front of your eyes. I use it on a q-tip to clean the outsides or insides when apart, but I keep it away from rubber or seals. It works great for old varnished gas. It might be safe if used to treat gas and run it straight through, like before a known full tank ride, but for me, it is not seeing the inner parts of my carbs unless they are completely stripped down.

 

[KYWinger]

+1 on using ATF. The cheapest you can get will work just fine.