Which Injector Cleaner??
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Which Injector Cleaner??
Is there really that much difference between injector cleaners?
One might be $1.07 and another is $28+!!
Which ones work? Or do all of them? Do you get what you pay for?
They don't list ingredients to compare either.
One might be $1.07 and another is $28+!!
Which ones work? Or do all of them? Do you get what you pay for?
They don't list ingredients to compare either.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
I won't run the Walmart "super tech" injector cleaner. I run a bottle of STP through mine every now and then, hasn't caused any problems. My mileage is better than when I bought the truck, but that could be for any number of reasons.
I would venture to say they are probably virtually all much the same, with minor differences in ingredients between them.
Seafoam is definetly good stuff and almost has a cult of it's own.
I would venture to say they are probably virtually all much the same, with minor differences in ingredients between them.
Seafoam is definetly good stuff and almost has a cult of it's own.
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From: cedar rapids Ia
Chemtool B - 12 works awesom
Sea foam works great and is about 6 bucks
C-Max also works good but is costly
differnt parts of the contry seem to use differnt things when I lived is oklha they seem to love lucas, Iowa where I live now seem to use seafoam
Carol Shelby endorses C - Max
I don't know the differance but the auto shop I worked at we suggested seafoam
My sister in law worked as assit mgr of auto parts store they suggested one kind my freind worked at the other store and they suggested another so who knows
Sea foam works great and is about 6 bucks
C-Max also works good but is costly
differnt parts of the contry seem to use differnt things when I lived is oklha they seem to love lucas, Iowa where I live now seem to use seafoam
Carol Shelby endorses C - Max
I don't know the differance but the auto shop I worked at we suggested seafoam
My sister in law worked as assit mgr of auto parts store they suggested one kind my freind worked at the other store and they suggested another so who knows
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I use outlaw by penzoil, it come in a really cool bottle, looks good setting on the work bench ha ha. I don't know why I'm laughing, that is exactlly why I buy it, but it does seem to work good as well, I've used it several years now. So if your into a nice looking work bench, outlaw is a must have along with the silver 5 quart mobil 1 jug from walmart. My motto is, "if walmart doesn't have it, then I don't need it". Except the outlaw, I give them a pass on that and get it from autozone. Seriously, it does seem to be good stuff and the way it stinks, it otta do something besides look good. It's around 4 bucks a bottle.
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That's what's recommended as wendell says. Most all injector cleaners are about the same. Most will make different claims as to what they're good for. Seafoam works great for decarboning the engine. But besides that I usually just pick w/e catched the eye when it's time to change the oil. So long as its not some cheapy $1.50 bottle of w/e.
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Originally Posted by cadriver
What you guys think about Chevron Techron concentrate cleaner and Gunk?
The more expensive cleaners, such as the kit produced by 3M for around $40 bucks, are for direct injection into the engine, not thru the fuel system. A cleaner strong enough to break up carbon deposits and other contaminants will also eat up fuel system components. This is why low cost intank additives are pretty much a waste of time and money. jd
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I don't know what you guys might think about what I gonna say, but I've been told by a shop mechanic that plain hot water pour into the spark plug holes will remove the carbon on pistons and valves, I think is BS, what you guys think?
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I've used the Chevron b4. Nothing bad to report about it. But with an injector cleaner you wont notice any sudden change. So in the case of looking for a change maybe its more ofa peace of mind. If it's been a while since last using some, you may notice an increase of throttle response and mpg.
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From: Englewood, CO
The only cleaner (used in the tank) that I've used and could tell a difference with is the injector cleaner you buy at the Ford dealership. The only one I've found that will actually clean a partially clogged injector. I use Seafoam, but only in the bike and it's has a carb.
As far as cleaning the carbon buildup, the mechanics I've talked to say feed cooler water down the throttle body while it's running. The engine needs to be at operating temp. Just be careful not to make it cold water as that can do more damage to your engine when it's hot. Also if you have a carbon buildup, you might also experience a chunk of carbon getting lodged in the exhaust valve.
As far as cleaning the carbon buildup, the mechanics I've talked to say feed cooler water down the throttle body while it's running. The engine needs to be at operating temp. Just be careful not to make it cold water as that can do more damage to your engine when it's hot. Also if you have a carbon buildup, you might also experience a chunk of carbon getting lodged in the exhaust valve.
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^^ that's why seafoam is better. Just keep the rpms up so it doesnt stall and let the engine suck that stuff right down. let er sit for 15-20 minutes then run the hell outta it.
I used the valvoline synthetic fuel injector cleaner stuff. I found lots of it at big lots for over half off parts store prices. I think cause it was from Canada or some place that uses Km and so forth. I was running a bottle through every trip to the gas station (4 bottles in all) when I first got the ranger
I used the valvoline synthetic fuel injector cleaner stuff. I found lots of it at big lots for over half off parts store prices. I think cause it was from Canada or some place that uses Km and so forth. I was running a bottle through every trip to the gas station (4 bottles in all) when I first got the ranger
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Originally Posted by cadriver
I don't know what you guys might think about what I gonna say, but I've been told by a shop mechanic that plain hot water pour into the spark plug holes will remove the carbon on pistons and valves, I think is BS, what you guys think?
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I've used Seafoam on a couple different cars, with noticeable results. When I first bought a used 04 F150 FX4 it had a slightly rough idle. A bottle of Seafoam in with about 10 gallons of fuel in the tank cleared that issue right up. Same thing with my GF's Hyundai Elantra 2.0L. Cleaned up the idle on that engine too.
I'll be putting a bottle in my 04 Ranger this weekend (even though she's purring like a kitten right now
).
YMMV.
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I'll be putting a bottle in my 04 Ranger this weekend (even though she's purring like a kitten right now
).YMMV.
CMOS