Fuel Injector cleaning???

johnmcgt · 05-28-2003, 08:21 PM

Good evening all,

I have been away for a while but am back with a semi basic question.
Has anyone cleaned fuel injectors on a car through the fuel rails? I am sure they(3m or someone like that) sell kits to hook to the rails and feed cleaner through a pressurized can. Has anyone had experience with this, or have I been to close to the tank with the lid off (ha,ha)
Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to buy new injectors at this time, am looking for a relatively cheap fix.

John

FritzDaKat · 05-28-2003, 10:51 PM

Well, every 3,000 miles or so I usualy dump about 1/4 cup of Marvel Mystery oil into my gas tank right before filling it. I've been doing it for 4 years on the 5.0 now with no ill effect's, and it definatly helps to de-crud the fuel lines / injector's. I usualy notice a bit more pep at the pedal when I use this. I also used to use it in the crankcase, but Ive switched to synthetic oil and Im a bit nervous about adding stuff to synth. (Just my own uncertainty there).

If you want to add some to your oil, best bet would be doing so about 300-400 miles prior to an oil change, give it some time to work at any of the crud already existing.

CrimsonRacing · 05-29-2003, 07:41 AM

John,
I agree with Fritz.........I have been doing the same thing with Marvelous Mystery Motor Oil for about a year since my new engine installation and I feel that same bit of pep he mentioned.I also use 0-60 octane booster in each tank and it keeps the engine extremely clean and gives me about 4-6 more points of octane.I use 93 all the time in my car and with the booster I am really close to 100 octane and it makes the car run fabulous.

Bigtime expensive solutions can be avoided by just using MMMO and octane booster.

Crimson

mustang928 · 05-29-2003, 06:13 PM

Mustangsunlimited.com sells the kit "Sutton fuel injector cleaning kit".. I paid $65, comes with everything needed. Can't remember the part # though..

*********BEWARE!!!!!**********
Donald J. Frank
990 Honomu CT
Diamondhead, MS 39525
dozer@cableone.net
RIPPED me off of $145 back in January!!!

FritzDaKat · 05-29-2003, 07:49 PM

I think mustang928 has a good alternative for you if the 1/4 cup from the $5 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil dosent do the trick.

johnmcgt · 05-29-2003, 08:54 PM

Good evening all,

Thanks for the replies. I have done some searching on the web and am going to fo with the mystery oil first.
If it does not solve problem than I will look at mustang928s kit at mustangunlimited.
Once again thanks for the input.

John

brussell · 05-30-2003, 07:55 PM

Wal-Marts....Service department cleans injectors for 15$...

05-28-2003, 08:21 PM	#1
johnmcgt Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Fuel Injector cleaning??? Good evening all, I have been away for a while but am back with a semi basic question. Has anyone cleaned fuel injectors on a car through the fuel rails? I am sure they(3m or someone like that) sell kits to hook to the rails and feed cleaner through a pressurized can. Has anyone had experience with this, or have I been to close to the tank with the lid off (ha,ha) Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to buy new injectors at this time, am looking for a relatively cheap fix. John __________________ K&N: 2.5" Flows(3-chmbr) & Offroad H-Pipe: Underdrive Pullies: Eibach Pro springs: KYB shocks/struts: Pro3I C/C plates:

05-29-2003, 07:41 AM	#3
CrimsonRacing Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 18	injector cleaning John, I agree with Fritz.........I have been doing the same thing with Marvelous Mystery Motor Oil for about a year since my new engine installation and I feel that same bit of pep he mentioned.I also use 0-60 octane booster in each tank and it keeps the engine extremely clean and gives me about 4-6 more points of octane.I use 93 all the time in my car and with the booster I am really close to 100 octane and it makes the car run fabulous. Bigtime expensive solutions can be avoided by just using MMMO and octane booster. Crimson

05-29-2003, 08:54 PM	#6
johnmcgt Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Good evening all, Thanks for the replies. I have done some searching on the web and am going to fo with the mystery oil first. If it does not solve problem than I will look at mustang928s kit at mustangunlimited. Once again thanks for the input. John __________________ K&N: 2.5" Flows(3-chmbr) & Offroad H-Pipe: Underdrive Pullies: Eibach Pro springs: KYB shocks/struts: Pro3I C/C plates:

05-30-2003, 07:55 PM	#7
brussell Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12	Hey guys.. Wal-Marts....Service department cleans injectors for 15$...

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05-28-2003, 10:51 PM	#2
FritzDaKat Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Franklin Park IL Posts: 57	Well, every 3,000 miles or so I usualy dump about 1/4 cup of Marvel Mystery oil into my gas tank right before filling it. I've been doing it for 4 years on the 5.0 now with no ill effect's, and it definatly helps to de-crud the fuel lines / injector's. I usualy notice a bit more pep at the pedal when I use this. I also used to use it in the crankcase, but Ive switched to synthetic oil and Im a bit nervous about adding stuff to synth. (Just my own uncertainty there). If you want to add some to your oil, best bet would be doing so about 300-400 miles prior to an oil change, give it some time to work at any of the crud already existing.

05-29-2003, 06:13 PM	#4
mustang928 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 35	Mustangsunlimited.com sells the kit "Sutton fuel injector cleaning kit".. I paid $65, comes with everything needed. Can't remember the part # though.. *******BEWARE!!!!!******** Donald J. Frank 990 Honomu CT Diamondhead, MS 39525 dozer@cableone.net RIPPED me off of $145 back in January!!!

05-29-2003, 07:49 PM	#5
FritzDaKat Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Franklin Park IL Posts: 57	I think mustang928 has a good alternative for you if the 1/4 cup from the $5 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil dosent do the trick.