Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner?
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (Mick_S3)
I think Mick is right on (hell, I was going to recommend one of our yellowish colored body fluids) with the correct answer chuckster.
Also, for maintenance, I have personally never had an issue with Chevron tecroline (sp) or Redline over 15 yrs of occasional use.
Also, for maintenance, I have personally never had an issue with Chevron tecroline (sp) or Redline over 15 yrs of occasional use.
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (chuckster)
Chuckster,
Chevron Techron Fuel System cleaner--as several others have/will post.
I got hooked on the stuff when I bought my first BMW, and the dealership mechanics recommended it. I now use it in both cars--every oil change (for me that is 4k miles/4 months).
Easier to get (any Walmart) than BG44K or Redline, and costs less.
Take care,
Karl
Chevron Techron Fuel System cleaner--as several others have/will post.
I got hooked on the stuff when I bought my first BMW, and the dealership mechanics recommended it. I now use it in both cars--every oil change (for me that is 4k miles/4 months).
Easier to get (any Walmart) than BG44K or Redline, and costs less.
Take care,
Karl
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (chuckster)
Why not just pull them out and have them cleaned?.. not that expensive, the results are great, and you get new filters, etc..
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (Face)
Other good choices are Schaeffer Oil's Neutra fuel treatment, Amsoil's PI, or Lucas UCL and injector cleaner. I recommend using them regularily in smaller doses instead of one big massive dose.
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (chuckster)
Another Vote for BG 44-K
For the injectors, BG makes a spray that you spray into your MAF, that I have used. It works pretty well, but I have never taken the injectors out to check.
:cheers:
For the injectors, BG makes a spray that you spray into your MAF, that I have used. It works pretty well, but I have never taken the injectors out to check.
:cheers:
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (chuckster)
Techron from chevron. I add to the tank about every sixth fill-up with 12 gallons of fuel. I have been using for several years. Good Luck :smash:
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (nevrenuf)
Why not just pull them out and have them cleaned?.. not that expensive, the results are great, and you get new filters, etc..
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (C-5 TECH)
Chevron with techron...It is the same as the GM stuff and less than 1/2 the price at Wal-Mart :yesnod: Good stuff :thumbs:
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (Quick Brick)
I heard Porsche and Mercedes use Red Line product. Don't remmeber the name but it is like two letters a dash and a number.
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Re: Anyone Recommend an Injector Cleaner? (chuckster)
I use STP Fuel System cleaner in the silver, rectangular base since Motor Trend did an in depth BMW test with before and after pics of the heads. It was also recommended for the injectors. I'm not sure what a BMW test is.
Found it here: http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900F...cantData1.html
[I] Fuel injectors deposits are not as much of a problem now as they were a few years ago. New injectors are more resistant to deposits and most gasolines, as poor as they are at controlling most deposits today, still can keep injectors (and carburetors) clean. STP Fuel System Cleaner works very, very well. Two bottles should have them spotless and will clean the valves, ports, and the combustion chambers. I]
Found it here: http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900F...cantData1.html
[I] Fuel injectors deposits are not as much of a problem now as they were a few years ago. New injectors are more resistant to deposits and most gasolines, as poor as they are at controlling most deposits today, still can keep injectors (and carburetors) clean. STP Fuel System Cleaner works very, very well. Two bottles should have them spotless and will clean the valves, ports, and the combustion chambers. I]