FUEL INJECTORS CLEANER. Good or Bad idea ??
22 December 2010, 12:48 AM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bedford
Posts: 1,944
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
FUEL INJECTORS CLEANER. Good or Bad idea ??
Hello guys. As per title, what do you think about it? Does anyone used it before ? If so, when should I use it ?
Cheers
Cheers
22 December 2010, 12:53 AM
#2
Hi matey,i never use any injector cleaner,rather put full tank of Shell V-Power and injectors will clean with the fuel.If you have suspected problems with injectors,i will send them to Mark@Lateral.
Last edited by jura11; 22 December 2010 at 12:57 AM.
22 December 2010, 01:02 AM
#3
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bedford
Posts: 1,944
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi. I ONLY use Tesco 99 but thought that might be good to add FI cleaner once a year for example. So you're saying that if running on good quality petrol, injectors cleaner no needed, right? I'm asking because I have no previous experience with these.
Cheers
Cheers
22 December 2010, 01:13 AM
#4
And if is your car is serviced normally and fuel filter is replaced on time with service,you will be fine without Injector Cleaner.
22 December 2010, 01:24 AM
#6
The only way to properly clean injectors is with an ultrasonic cleaner - as found at injector specialists, who will also flow test them for you too to ensure they are working correctly.
Modern cleaning "drop in" chemical cleaners are nowhere near as strong as they used to be due to certain chemicles used being banned or require a license to be sold/handled. As for certain petrol brands that "cleans" your engine...marketing ball crap, all petrols contain additives that does that.
Having said that, clogged injectors is not very common. Unless the car is neglected (i.e doesn't have its fuel filter changed regularly etc.), or stands alot (stagnant fuel).
Modern cleaning "drop in" chemical cleaners are nowhere near as strong as they used to be due to certain chemicles used being banned or require a license to be sold/handled. As for certain petrol brands that "cleans" your engine...marketing ball crap, all petrols contain additives that does that.
Having said that, clogged injectors is not very common. Unless the car is neglected (i.e doesn't have its fuel filter changed regularly etc.), or stands alot (stagnant fuel).
Last edited by ALi-B; 22 December 2010 at 01:26 AM.
22 December 2010, 10:10 AM
#7
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (40)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2,163
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The only way to properly clean injectors is with an ultrasonic cleaner - as found at injector specialists, who will also flow test them for you too to ensure they are working correctly.
Modern cleaning "drop in" chemical cleaners are nowhere near as strong as they used to be due to certain chemicles used being banned or require a license to be sold/handled. As for certain petrol brands that "cleans" your engine...marketing ball crap, all petrols contain additives that does that.
Having said that, clogged injectors is not very common. Unless the car is neglected (i.e doesn't have its fuel filter changed regularly etc.), or stands alot (stagnant fuel).
Modern cleaning "drop in" chemical cleaners are nowhere near as strong as they used to be due to certain chemicles used being banned or require a license to be sold/handled. As for certain petrol brands that "cleans" your engine...marketing ball crap, all petrols contain additives that does that.
Having said that, clogged injectors is not very common. Unless the car is neglected (i.e doesn't have its fuel filter changed regularly etc.), or stands alot (stagnant fuel).
Do u know where I get my sti pinks cleaned and flowed etc? I've just bought some to go in my wrx and was thinking maybe it's worth getting this done
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Scott@ScoobySpares
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
61
11 January 2021 03:08 PM
Scott@ScoobySpares
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
7
14 December 2015 08:16 AM
