Scotty you posted a video about fuel additive 505 CRF from ATS chemical.
I bought it Now I want to know if it is a good idea to use on my 2020 Toyota Tundra 5.7 with 37000 miles on it? Will it screw with any computer sensors or systems?
Thank you .
Why do you need to use it already on a 3 year old vehicle with that low mileage? If everything is running fine, I would just leave it alone.
I am asking the question as every time I fill up the computer states less and less total mileage range from 560 when I bought it to now 434.
every time I fill up the computer states less and less total mileage range from 560 when I bought it to now 434.
Calculate the mileage yourself from your fillups and odometer rather than relying on the computer's estimate.
No, it won't do anything for you.
the computer states less and less total mileage range from 560 when I bought it to now 434.
that's because it gets more accurate as it gathers your driving data.
Will it screw with any computer sensors or systems?
No, no more than any other store-bought fuel system cleaner. When Scotty recommends a product one can take comfort in knowing he has 50+ years experience.
the computer states less and less total mileage
Accurate fuel mileage is best determined using the odometer's mileage (distance traveled per tank) divided by the amount of gas used (gallons). I check my mileage each I fill-up. If mileage changes, I know something is off with my car. A bit OCD but it's effective.
Is there anything 'wrong' with using ATS fuel cleaner at 37K miles? He's already bought it. Is it going to hurt anything?
I watched my estimated mileage on my prius a good bit. If I was driving a bunch of highway miles at 60 mph, the estimate could be as high as 58mpg or so, and the estimated mileage would be really high. Then if the next tank I am going up and down mountains, and 75 on interstate, it will be a lot less. Those estimates just give you an idea how far you have, but are only somewhat accurate if your driving is always the same.
Also as @imperator mentioned, it will become more accurate to you the longer you drive it.
I used the ats 505 in my then 215k mile matrix because it felt like it needed it. The engine wasn't purring like it should, and now it is great. I now have the same model Pontiac vibe and even though it is at only 127k miles, the engine isn't purring like my older one, my shipment of ats 505 just came in and I will use it asap.
However, I have a 2008 GX470 with the 4.7 V8 and 193k miles, and it runs so smooth I haven't even bothered with it yet.
You can run it through yours, but don't be surprised if you don't notice any change, as it is likely running terrific.
As a Tundra owner, you would be better off not paying any attention to your gas mileage anyway, especially City driving. 😆 My GX loves sucking gas in slow traffic.
I agree, Tundras have bad fuel mileage. Yet I do want to ensure my engine runs efficiently. I trust Scotty, I don't do any city driving but short runs to stores and longer runs to deer hunt.