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CarCareTruth's Analysis
Last reviewed May 20, 2026
TL;DR PEA chemistry confirmed from the US SDS for injectors and intake valves; combustion-chamber coverage is the brand's claim — no independent test backs it. DANGER signal word: goggles required (H318 serious eye damage), gloves warranted (H317 skin sensitizer). Pour outdoors.
What it is and how it performs
STP Ultra 5 in 1 uses PEA detergent — confirmed at 10–25% in the US SDS — the chemistry class with the most independent research on injector and intake-valve deposits. A co-active alkyl aminoester at 1–5% is credited by the brand with combustion-chamber coverage, but that third zone is manufacturer claim only, no SAE paper or dyno test. Protocol: one 12oz bottle per 35 gallons every 4,000 miles. Community sentiment is strongly positive (4.6 stars, 1,942 reviews, 76% five-star through May 2026) — consistent with PEA's documented performance on injectors and intake valves.
Who should buy this — and who should skip it
Good fit for gasoline owners running non-Top-Tier fuel who want PEA maintenance chemistry at a mid-range price. Skip it if you always run Top Tier — the built-in detergent package already covers maintenance dosing. Skip it for mechanical-grade symptoms (misfires, stalling) — professional service is needed, not a pour-in treatment.
Safety and environmental impact
DANGER from H318 serious eye damage and H304 aspiration hazard. Goggles required; nitrile gloves warranted per H317. No inhalation H-code at mixture level — vapors are a concern only in an enclosed garage; pour outdoors. Do not induce vomiting if ingested — seek medical attention. No Prop 65 per the US SDS. The product combusts in the engine; exhaust is the environmental endpoint.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from STP, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •One 12 oz bottle of STP (R) Ultra 5 in 1 Fuel System Cleaner deep cleans entire fuel system
- •Features a blend of PEA and PIBA detergents to help remove harmful deposits and fight engine friction in any gasoline engine
- •3x the amount of cleaning agents compared to the leading premium gasoline (1)
- •STP (R) Ultra 5 in 1 Fuel System Cleaner helps you save gas by keeping your vehicle's fuel intake system clean
- •Pour the entire bottle of fuel treatment into a vehicle gas tank that is at least half full
- •Use STP (R) fuel additive every 4,000 miles for best vehicle performance
- •Treat Rate: 12 FL. oz. bottle treats up to 35 gallons of gasoline
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- STP
- Item Form
- Liquid
- Scent
- Unscented
- Specific Uses For Product
- Engine
- Material Feature
- Unscented
- Surface Recommendation
- Aluminum
- Special Features
- Low Odor
- Contains Liquid Contents?
- Yes
- Material Features
- Unscented
- Material Type Free
- Residue Free
- Item Volume
- 12 Fluid Ounces
- Unit Count
- 12.0 Fluid Ounces
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