Has anyone ever used an injector cleaner, not the kind you pour in either. I do my Pontiac by disconnecting a vacuum line which sucks the cleaner in and you shut the car off and let it sit. You start it about 20 minutes later and it blows all the crap out. Anyone do this with the expedition?
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Any new information about this? I had a mechanic suggest a fuel injector cleaning which he wanted $60 for. I don't doubt he'll just pour some STP cleaner in the tank. I wonder if there is a way I could do this myself or if just running several cleaners through the fuel system is sufficient. I never got a straight answer either way with the people I've talked to about it.
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Id like to know the same. Dealer wanted $285.00 to clean fuel injectors and due a throttle body cleaning. I dont have any clue about either and hubby is some-what knowledgable on the subject but doesnt have alot of experience doing either and doesn't want to 'screw' anything up. So any info and tips ya'll find out would be appreciated
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There is a injector cleaner that is not a simple pour in. I use it on my vehicles and it is NOT a simple process.
Napa and some others carry this cleaner. It requires a hose kit to hook up to the fuel rail. You have to pinch off the return fuel line, disconnect the fuel pump (via fuse) and the engine runs off this mixture. When pressure drops in can, the engine will die. There is the "jist" of the procedure.
The last time I used the cleaner was on my 90 f150 w/ 302. After using the cleaner, the engine would run on a fuel pressure about 10 pounds less. It is well worth it.
Ask each, the mechanic, the dealer, or where you have the oil changed if this is the procedure they use.
Napa and some others carry this cleaner. It requires a hose kit to hook up to the fuel rail. You have to pinch off the return fuel line, disconnect the fuel pump (via fuse) and the engine runs off this mixture. When pressure drops in can, the engine will die. There is the "jist" of the procedure.
The last time I used the cleaner was on my 90 f150 w/ 302. After using the cleaner, the engine would run on a fuel pressure about 10 pounds less. It is well worth it.
Ask each, the mechanic, the dealer, or where you have the oil changed if this is the procedure they use.
1999xlt
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The kit that is sold by NAPA is a 3M kit:
3M Cleaner
They say you need to use one of their adapter kits:Adapter Kit At a cost of $449.00
I don't see why you just can't pull a line and stick it in the can though............
Or you could just use SeaFoam
3M Cleaner
They say you need to use one of their adapter kits:Adapter Kit At a cost of $449.00
I don't see why you just can't pull a line and stick it in the can though............
Or you could just use SeaFoam
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I haven't seen anything new. You can make a homemade rig, like I did for my GTP. This is what it looks like for mine:
This unit threaded onto the schreaver port on the fuel rail and you ran off th can. I haven't played much with the expedition since I started porting my GTP heads.
This unit threaded onto the schreaver port on the fuel rail and you ran off th can. I haven't played much with the expedition since I started porting my GTP heads.
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There are two parts to cleaning a fuel system. If you suck the product in through a vacuum line you are not cleaning the injectors. All you are doing is removing carbon from the valves and pistons...which is a good thing. To clean the injectors you either need to pour the cleaner in the tank or you have to have a tool to put the cleaner in through the fuel rail. You also need to clean the throttle body which gets pretty dirty over a preiod of time. Ford makes a foamy cleaner that works great for cleaning throttle bodies. Do Not use regular carburetor cleaner to clean a throttle body. You will mess up the bushings in the throttle body and then it will need to be replaced. In my opinion B.G. make the best fuel service on the market. It has everything that is needed to get the entire system clean.
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Yes, it appears like it attaches to the fuel rails. Just a word of caution. Injector technology has come a long way over the past 10 years. I would add a container of Chevron injector cleaner to my tank when it is about 1/4 full and run it until it is close to running out and then add a bottle to a full tank and run it out. Injectors really don't get dirty anymore like they used to. Just good ole routine maintenence, fuel filter replacement, and a bottle of good cleaner once a month and you should be fine.
rwinch
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I have just used the Seafoam product this weekend.
Unbelievable...it just rocks all over the other products I have tried (STP, Chevron, etc.). This is the first time that a performance change was noticable. The Exby is much more responsive off throttle, and all across the RPM band seems to have renewed life. Could be other factors of course, but without owning several Exby's with the same milage, doing double blind comparisons, I am just going to have to trust this first application.
I am hooked now. Seafoam for me now on.
Unbelievable...it just rocks all over the other products I have tried (STP, Chevron, etc.). This is the first time that a performance change was noticable. The Exby is much more responsive off throttle, and all across the RPM band seems to have renewed life. Could be other factors of course, but without owning several Exby's with the same milage, doing double blind comparisons, I am just going to have to trust this first application.
I am hooked now. Seafoam for me now on.
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I would definitely like to hear other's opinions about SeaFoam as well. It sounds like an impressive product and according to their site can greatly help the fuel injector system.
Thanks for the info rwinch.
As far as manually cleaning the injectors, this is definitely a job that I'd choose to have a professional mechanic do. And right now, there's no one around here that I'd trust to do the job.
Thanks for the info rwinch.
As far as manually cleaning the injectors, this is definitely a job that I'd choose to have a professional mechanic do. And right now, there's no one around here that I'd trust to do the job.
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I've never heard of the product. We use a BG extreme fuel kit at work that cleans the throttle body, plenum, intake and valves as well as injectors. I did it to my Honda Prelude with 145,000 miles a saw a huge difference in throttle response. I will check out seafoam. Always interested in new products.
TodzY2KExpy
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Hum
I have a can in my garage I inherited from my Dad, will try it.
I have a can in my garage I inherited from my Dad, will try it.
06MWBlueEX
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Instead of starting a new thread I figured it'd be best to post it here.
My EX has just 31k on the odometer and just had service done yesterday to replace the throttle body; as part of the service the dealership, reprogramed the computer, performed a lower decarb?? (all I know it's that it involves removing carbon deposits), lastly they wanted to perform an Injection system cleaning, they wanted $150 if it was done at the same time as the lower decarb, or $208 if done separately. My bill was already getting up there so per the tech's advice, I opted not to get the injector cleaning, and got the "more" important lower decarb done.
I was going to go back next week to get it done, but have been looking through here and found that Seafoam makes a really good product for this purpose, my question is do I use the spray, or the treatment?
Thanks for any and all advice.
My EX has just 31k on the odometer and just had service done yesterday to replace the throttle body; as part of the service the dealership, reprogramed the computer, performed a lower decarb?? (all I know it's that it involves removing carbon deposits), lastly they wanted to perform an Injection system cleaning, they wanted $150 if it was done at the same time as the lower decarb, or $208 if done separately. My bill was already getting up there so per the tech's advice, I opted not to get the injector cleaning, and got the "more" important lower decarb done.
I was going to go back next week to get it done, but have been looking through here and found that Seafoam makes a really good product for this purpose, my question is do I use the spray, or the treatment?
Thanks for any and all advice.
06MWBlueEX
Member
also should I replace my fuel filter? like I said it has 31K
ELVATO
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I've heard good stuff about this:http://www.gumout.com/ourProducts/ReganeFSC.asp
I've seen it mentioned used on the Bob is the oil guy forum. Apparently, it has to be that one (not the one for high milage.)
As for the filter, the thing is like 15 bucks, and take a couple minutes to change. You can call it cheap insurance to replace. Also, I think the scheduled interval to change it out is 30k miles.
I've seen it mentioned used on the Bob is the oil guy forum. Apparently, it has to be that one (not the one for high milage.)
As for the filter, the thing is like 15 bucks, and take a couple minutes to change. You can call it cheap insurance to replace. Also, I think the scheduled interval to change it out is 30k miles.
alexhozee
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on ebay you can buy remanufactured injectors for $ 100.
That's cheaper then some of the prices I see here for "cleaning".
Should the injectors go a lifetime of the car?
That's cheaper then some of the prices I see here for "cleaning".
Should the injectors go a lifetime of the car?
Aantolos
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I have a 2008 Ford Expedition with the 5.4L V8 with over 85k and the dealer wanted $175 just to clean the Fuel injectors. Whats the best way to clean them?
ManUpOrShutUp
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The best way (imho) is to remove them and clean them. http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/engine/impp-1106-fuel-system-cleaners/
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