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Last reviewed May 15, 2026
TL;DR The active detergent ingredient is not disclosed on the label or brand site — so there is no independent basis for evaluating the cleaning claim. Over 24,000 Amazon reviews at 4.8★ is a genuine track record, but the BITOG community has never reached consensus on what the chemistry actually does.
What it is and how it performs
Lucas markets this as a fuel system treatment and upper cylinder lubricant for gasoline and diesel engines. The SDS lists only a heavy paraffinic base oil carrier — the detergent package is withheld as a trade secret, so there is no basis for comparing the cleaning mechanism to named-active alternatives. The brand states the product cleans injectors and neutralizes sulfur; no SAE papers or third-party tests corroborate those claims. Dosing: 2–3 oz per 10 gallons every 3,000 miles.
Who should buy this — and who should skip it
Best for owners on non-Top Tier fuel in older port-injection or diesel engines who want low-cost maintenance. Skip it if you consistently run Top Tier gasoline (the OEM detergent package already covers this), or if severe fouling symptoms are present — professional ultrasonic cleaning is the right call, not a one-bottle treatment.
Safety and environmental impact
SDS classifies the full mixture as "Not classified" — no signal word, no H-codes. The paraffinic base oil carrier (flash point 232°C) produces negligible vapor at ambient temperature; no meaningful inhalation or contact exposure at the pour step. The Amazon listing carries a Prop 65 warning; SDS §15 names no specific Prop 65 chemical. The product combusts in the engine — exhaust byproducts are the environmental endpoint.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Lucas Oil, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •The world’s #1 fuel additive for both gasoline and diesel engines
- •A great tune-up in a bottle – treats gasoline, diesel fuel and increases MPG
- •Cleans and lubricates the fuel system, including fuel injectors, carburetor and combustion chamber
- •Improves fuel economy by burning excess exhaust emissions
- •Increases power and acceleration by improving fuel flow and reducing deposit buildup
- •Neutralizes sulfur and other harmful contaminants present in the fuel system
- •Increases the life of pumps and injectors
- •Prevents rust and corrosion, prolonging the life of engine and fuel system components
- •Complies with federal low sulfur content requirements for diesel motor vehicles and non-road, locomotive and marine diesel equipment engines
- •Safely replaces the need for lead in older engines without causing harmful effects
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- Lucas Oil
- Liquid Volume
- 1 Gallons
- Package Information
- Bottle
- UPC
- 049807400132 049807100131
- Automotive Fit Type
- Vehicle Specific Fit
- Container Type
- Bottle
- Part Interchange Info
- 10013
- Brand Name
- Lucas Oil
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 10013
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00049807100131
- Manufacturer
- Lucas Oil
- Size
- 128 Fluid Ounce
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