Fuel Injector Cleaner
12-26-2017, 11:54 PM
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Fuel Injector Cleaner
I have a TPI L98 and was wondering if anyone knew whether to use fuel injector cleaner or not?
I'm a new member and sometimes get to show the old car and just trying to keep her running (168,000 Miles )
Thanks, c4jerry
I'm a new member and sometimes get to show the old car and just trying to keep her running (168,000 Miles )
Thanks, c4jerry
12-27-2017, 10:16 AM
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Pour in fuel injector cleaners are snake oil..........especially when the fuel filter hasn’t been changed.
Look at a fuel injector cleaner that attaches at the rail or pull the injectors out and clean them individually.
Look at a fuel injector cleaner that attaches at the rail or pull the injectors out and clean them individually.
12-27-2017, 02:01 PM
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I saved myself a 1200.00 injector job on my old S10 with a bottle of it poured into a 1/4 tank of gas and a few hot laps. Then I let it sit overnight, good as new.
I've had great results, others have not.
I've had great results, others have not.
12-27-2017, 10:31 PM
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You can try Techron by Chevron. Others will disagree and that's OK. For what it costs and the effort it takes to use it it certainly won't hurt. It's been around for a long time and it is still recommended by manufacturers (some at 7500 mile intervals when not using top tier gas). It can be called snake oil but IMCO it's worth a try.
12-27-2017, 11:49 PM
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If they are multecs, I pull them and trash them. Problem solved. If they are not multecs, unless you have an odd configuration, FIC has rebuilt ones on hand. All the filter baskets cleaned, checked for crud build up and make sure they are reasonable close for the same amount it would take to do it the long way. Injector cleaner is good for stimulating the economy. Someone has to be the fool to keep them in business so why not you?
12-28-2017, 02:08 AM
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I just asked a reasonable question about fuel injector cleaner specifically for a tpi engine, not ever having this system, and I'm told I'm a fool in your opinion if I do?
I will listen to other opinions before I decide.
have a nice day.
c4jerry
I will listen to other opinions before I decide.
have a nice day.
c4jerry
12-28-2017, 05:35 AM
#8
Race Director
Don't mess with the stuff you pour in the fuel tank, it doesn't really do anything. You can run injector cleaner through the fuel rail if you have the equipment. This process has merit.
12-28-2017, 05:36 AM
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I'm saying that there are a bunch of fools that need to be fleeced by the sellers of the snake oils. They will take anyone's money including yours.
As you wish. Not my money so if you don't like the way I put it and want a more polite version, you should have asked for the "sugar coat version" earlier on.
12-28-2017, 05:51 AM
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I don't like the unproven additives that are for diesel engines or transmissions any more than this. But they need to fleece money from people who think they can get $50 of goods for $5. I guess that is the order of things. So while Madoff did something illegal, it did expose a lot of people who were gullible enough to believe in his crap. One of them was Google enough to atone for his mistakes. Talking about the major investors that were looking for a scanner to invest unknowing clients' money in a sure win game
12-28-2017, 09:21 AM
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I don't like the unproven additives that are for diesel engines or transmissions any more than this. But they need to fleece money from people who think they can get $50 of goods for $5. I guess that is the order of things. So while Madoff did something illegal, it did expose a lot of people who were gullible enough to believe in his crap. One of them was Google enough to atone for his mistakes. Talking about the major investors that were looking for a scanner to invest unknowing clients' money in a sure win game
12-28-2017, 09:23 AM
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I'll try simpler analogies just for you. Although I suspect you knew that before you typed. Nice pretense though.
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OH BOY! Now you did it. Prepare to be entertained!
12-28-2017, 11:51 AM
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12-28-2017, 03:08 PM
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Fuel injector cleaner
So I take away that the best solution is to take em apart and service em . Didn't mean to raise anyone's blood pressure, lol
12-28-2017, 03:23 PM
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Which is what you have? Multecs belongs in the landfill since it won't play with ethanol. I'd get a set of remans before I do any service work to them.
I don't use snake oils and unless I am trying to screw you over won't recommend what I wouldn't use. I get mine cleaned on a schedule based on what builds up which is based on the "before and after" report from cleaning. For stock size, I'd just get remans since it is just as cheap as cleaning. How you proceed depends on how nit-picking you are.
12-28-2017, 03:54 PM
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12-28-2017, 05:10 PM
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12-28-2017, 05:24 PM
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12-28-2017, 05:47 PM
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Create & protect your sacred space. You can use prayer, crystals, ask the 4 directions (east, south, west, & north) and Mother Earth and Father Sky to join you. Full directions on this are below
Sit or lie in a position which keeps your back straight. This helps the energy or Chi flow uninterrupted.
If you are using sound, turn on the water fountain, nature sounds CD, music, etc.
Relax and breathe. Allow your body to release all tension, beginning right above the top of your head – then slowly moving down until all negativity and stress flow out through your feet and into Mother Earth.
When you feel ready, invite your spirit animal to come forward. Don’t panic if an animal doesn’t immediately appear. Trust is needed at this time.
When an animal appears, welcome it and thank it for coming.
Ask the animal if it is your animal spirit guide. If it replies with a yes, ask what messages it has for you. Let your animal helper know you want honest messages – even if they are a little hard to know.
When your spirit animal is finished delivering its messages, ask if there is anything you can do for it in return.
You’ll sense when the session is nearing its conclusion. Thank your spirit animal for showing up and tell him/her, honestly, if you will integrate its messages into your life.
As you are comfortable, return to the physical world.
Thank the 4 directions, Mother Earth, and Father Sky and release their energies.
Take time to journal the experience. Include all details that you can remember. This is a vital step. It’s not enough to meet your spirit animal and, then, forget him/her/them. It’s helpful to revisit your guide’s lessons until you no longer need its medicine.
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