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Old 07-13-2007, 11:54 AM
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Fuel Injector cleaner

Is it necessary and should I use fuel injector cleaner once in a while? if so which is the best for our cars. i have a 2003 Sedan with 124,000 miles (my car runs excellent still)
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 12:10 PM
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That stuff can be dangerous, it can dissolve seals and such. If you do use it try to do so when you know you'll use that tank of gas quickly, like at the start of a road trip. I hear it's not good to have it sitting in the lines for long. Personally I don't use it anymore, just floor it once in a while getting on the highway and down shift to let the pressure of the rev down clear the carbon build up.
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 12:31 PM
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Fuel Injector Cleaner........!

I've been using Red Line Injector cleaner for a few years and have "Never"
had any issues like Castro mentioned. The only issue I have is that it's hard
to find, not every autoparts store carries it. I used it in my '92 300ZXTT
for 125K miles and always use it in my wifes Vet without any issues. After
all you're mixing it with gas not using it straight or are you? HAHA
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 01:28 PM
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I only use BG K44. It's like $20 a can but is the stuff many dealers and shops charge ~$100 for.
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 02:46 PM
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+1 on that!

I've found that ebay is cheapest.
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 05:48 PM
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I only use BG K44. It's like $20 a can but is the stuff many dealers and shops charge ~$100 for.
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Old 07-14-2007, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
I only use BG K44. It's like $20 a can but is the stuff many dealers and shops charge ~$100 for.
I search the hell out of everything and could not find this stuff to purchase. I've heard great things about it though. I ended up just using Techron... where can I get BK44?
 
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Old 07-14-2007, 07:55 PM
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That stuff can be dangerous, it can dissolve seals and such. If you do use it try to do so when you know you'll use that tank of gas quickly, like at the start of a road trip. I hear it's not good to have it sitting in the lines for long. Personally I don't use it anymore, just floor it once in a while getting on the highway and down shift to let the pressure of the rev down clear the carbon build up.

thats the best way to do it. most of the cleaners are too weak to do anything while its running.
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 01:09 AM
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Redline is really good!
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 06:07 AM
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Redline is great, it is also an upper cylinder lubricant. Look at the back of the bottle every car maker approves it. Chevron Techron is also VERY good.
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 10:04 AM
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Modern returnless fuel systems now have teflon inner liner and flurohydrocarbon connectors to help protect against ethanol in fuel.

BG44k contains ~~4x the detergent % of Techron so it is more cost effective in long run.
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 02:10 AM
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can someone explain what is the difference between BG 44k and BG fuel injection system cleaner? i'm a bit confused.
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by OCG35
I search the hell out of everything and could not find this stuff to purchase. I've heard great things about it though. I ended up just using Techron... where can I get BK44?
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...&fsop=1&fsoo=1
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 02:59 AM
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Thanks Vlad - I'm not a fan of Ebay though... looking for a vendor... I know there are no retailers, but I can’t even find a dealer that has a vendor referral
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 08:47 AM
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bump for interest in difference, as i would like to put some in my car soon

so is the BG K44 the best stuff to use on a NA Car

thx for your input
 


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