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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Opinions on best injector cleaners wanted.

Thanks Jim
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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I run this in my 7.3, 6.0, and every diesel on the farm. Have for years and makes a difference. Also even approved for my wife's 2010 TDI diesel Volkswagen.

Diesel Fuel Additives - Stanadyne
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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I use Diesel clean, it also boosts Cetaine. I would like to try Stanadyne but the closest place to get it by me is an hour away.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Iv used all sorts of stuff, stanadyne, ams oil, power service, howes, motorcraft, etc. They have all work great for me. Never gelled, never had a problem. I couldn't tell you which one performs the best though. I'm not that intimate with my truck and injectors.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Thanks everyone, I have been having a problem with a miss at around 1400 rpm for some time, it then seemed to move on up from there, 1400 to 1800 or so.
I usually use some 2 cycle oil in the fuel tank, but went to ATF in the last tank. My miss is almost gone. I feel like it is a sticking injector or 2, and was thinking of maybe something better.
Can't afford new injectors right now. Stanadyne dealer, 100 miles away.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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I forgot to mention ATF, that is a good one too. Keep using it. And get fuel from places that cycle through a lot of it (if you live in a place that does so). Better fuel quality will help with lubrication as well.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hammer65
Thanks everyone, I have been having a problem with a miss at around 1400 rpm for some time, it then seemed to move on up from there, 1400 to 1800 or so.
I usually use some 2 cycle oil in the fuel tank, but went to ATF in the last tank. My miss is almost gone. I feel like it is a sticking injector or 2, and was thinking of maybe something better.
Can't afford new injectors right now. Stanadyne dealer, 100 miles away.
These injectors won't stick and develop a miss at those RPM's. If they "stick", it's on a cold start and it gets better after the engine warms up. Make sure what you're feeling at those rpm's isn't electrical or fuel pressure related. Also make sure your engine oil is full, the proper weight, and doesn't have any additives in it.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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A few people mention having problems with the harmonic balancer as well. Very few but still a few.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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How much and what kind of ATF will work? Mine is hicupping too
 
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one quart/tank is enough... you could run more if you wanted, these trucks could run on pure ATF... so dont worry about putting too much in.
It isnt a cure all, but it cant hurt.
 
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Thanks, I'm gonna give it a shot
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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If you get sticked by DOT, you are going to have to explain why your fuel is red. FYI.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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I have heard some mentioned the detergents in ATF aren't good for the injectors?

I run only 2 cycle in my fuel.
 
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I also have heard that long term use of ATF is bad. I'm curious what kind of oil you are using, and how long it's been since you changed the oil.
 
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