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13Octane Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,147 Points:332,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 6:15:55 PM Ignore 13Octane Report Abuse Do you use an aftermarket product to clean your fuel injectors? If so: Which one: How often: Do you notice any improvement: How much do you spend:

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Do you use an aftermarket product to clean your fuel injectors? If so:
Which one:
How often:
Do you notice any improvement:
How much do you spend:

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hi5hi5 Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:55 Points:10,795 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:43:39 PM Ignore hi5hi5 Report Abuse ?
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,127 Points:721,305 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2012 1:26:25 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse .....
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,418 Points:720,340 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2012 1:21:24 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel tank every other fill up.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,843 Points:1,355,100 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 8:20:25 AM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Are you referring to throttle-body injector, or individual port injector systems, or both?
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,123 Points:37,065 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 12:00:39 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse With older carburated vehicles I have removed carbon deposits by fully heating engine to normal,remove air cleaner,hold RPMs to about 3500 min. then slowly pour tap water from a mustard squeeze bottle into both carburator venturas,easing up not to stall the engine,rev it it up a few times,repeat,one pint of liquid or less. Slowly means slowly,don't drown out the engine,never tried it on later EFI types. The steam produced and impact of the dense liquid molecules,blast loose carbon on valves/pistons,some ports out the exhaust.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,350 Points:560,530 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 9:51:33 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse So I took the STP product back to the warehouse store. Since I bought it with a $2.50 coupon, and they refunded me the full price, I made a little profit!
skidsteer85xt Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,080 Points:214,725 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 9:50:05 PM Ignore skidsteer85xt Report Abuse no
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 3:56:43 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse There's no reason to buy a special aftermarket fuel injector cleaner. Use a Top Tier fuel and there won't be a problem to begin with.
jrferrari All-Star Author Orlando Posts:652 Points:172,590 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 11:12:34 AM Ignore jrferrari Report Abuse I don't think I've ever used an additive to clean the fuel injectors, or if I did I didn't think it would do anything. I've used additives to condition the fuel, but not to clean the injectors. I don't understand how adding a few ounces of an additive can clean a dirty injector. I've seen dirty valves and it would take a chisel to clean it.
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,252 Points:1,100,185 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 6:39:10 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse Yes, twice a year.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,525 Points:1,148,550 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 7:05:26 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
ZZZoop Champion Author Virginia Posts:16,509 Points:3,153,775 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 6:08:17 PM Ignore ZZZoop Report Abuse no
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,818 Points:496,790 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 7:20:20 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse no there is no need to do anything unless your having a problem first problems should be around 200,000 miles , sooner in a hot climate , then you will need new ones , cleaning will not help
Michael29644 Champion Author Greenville Posts:5,139 Points:870,000 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 4:13:31 PM Ignore Michael29644 Report Abuse "The MAF has a cleaning cycle which runs automatically every time you shut down the engine." It apparently needs a little help about once a year. And with 221K miles on the clock, I'm not complaining.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,609 Points:2,049,025 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:43:33 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse I very rarely use any. I did put some Lucas in my car.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 9:45:07 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I use techron in both cars but to be honest I don't know if it helps or not.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,928 Points:2,923,310 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:27:30 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse I have never had a problem with my fuel injectors.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,503 Points:136,115 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:00:36 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse ::::I'm more concerned with keeping my MAF sensor clean. Helps some with mileage and a lot with spark knock.::: The MAF has a cleaning cycle which runs automatically every time you shut down the engine.
Michael29644 Champion Author Greenville Posts:5,139 Points:870,000 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 9:07:08 PM Ignore Michael29644 Report Abuse I'm more concerned with keeping my MAF sensor clean. Helps some with mileage and a lot with spark knock. I think I do have a slightly faulty injector which I need to replace.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,503 Points:136,115 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 10:24:34 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse Nah, I don't bother with it. Never once cleaned an injector. Never had one act up either. Current car - 198,000 miles. Last car - 150,000. Injectors untouched. Looks like cleaners are snake oil.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,350 Points:560,530 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 10:16:03 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Sorry 13Octane, didn't mean to offend you. I could have worded it better, I suppose; I'm as annoyed at flaming as you and most people are. But there is a fair bit of posting on the subject, and some exploring may give you the info you're looking for.
13Octane Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,147 Points:332,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:47:05 PM Ignore 13Octane Report Abuse ok, this is interesting. if you use the products i am very curious as to the outcome... please keep replying.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,452 Points:717,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 8:07:09 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse no
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,252 Points:1,100,185 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 7:22:03 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse No.
wrmedic Champion Author Nebraska Posts:1,039 Points:366,900 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:52:14 PM Ignore wrmedic Report Abuse I use Lucas about every oil change but if notice a rough idle or any other fuel performance problems then I will run some BG products 44k cleaner it is kinda price and only available to mechanics and parts stores but worth every penny. If you run a 5 gas analyzer before and after you will see a real difference.
Rich3153 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,233 Points:636,410 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:38:56 PM Ignore Rich3153 Report Abuse I use techron every 3000 miles I get it at SAMs club box of 4 19.88 I
13Octane Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,147 Points:332,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:17:09 PM Ignore 13Octane Report Abuse hey traffic cop... you should visit the forums you enjoy and post the ones you are happy with. instead of monitoring what i do and telling me how to do it. boy that was rude!
bearscharger Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,457 Points:297,875 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 1:40:26 PM Ignore bearscharger Report Abuse i use the techron and add it at an oil change
73amx Champion Author Allentown Posts:1,312 Points:487,445 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:47:05 AM Ignore 73amx Report Abuse I use it a couple times a year, but the brand depends on the cost
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,843 Points:1,355,100 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:58:30 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Many threads, all posting to the same answers .....
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,106 Points:1,870,850 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 8:40:10 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse traffic cop, your link didn't work...
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,373 Points:355,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 6:49:46 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse I use fuel injector fluid to clean injectors once a year
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,350 Points:560,530 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 6:24:23 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse 13Octane, there'as been a lot of discussion already on this subject in several threads. You should review thread headings and see what's out there before starting a new one. Then people just jump in and and repeat their previous postings. (Especially annoying on controversial and political theads).) Here's one which should give you something to start with: Fuel Additives thread.