fuel injection cleaning

[azeli73]

I was at my service dealer getting a tranny issue looked at and he told me that it'd be a good idea to have the fuel injectors services at around 18,000 miles. Anyone on here had this done? Don't think this is something I can do on the weekend in the garage.....

 

[AGR]

I was at my service dealer getting a tranny issue looked at and he told me that it'd be a good idea to have the fuel injectors services at around 18,000 miles. Anyone on here had this done? Don't think this is something I can do on the weekend in the garage.....

I doubt that's needed. Use Amoco Premium. I have had many cars with lots and lots of miles, and never cleaned the injectors. Use a quality fuel (premium).

I sure read a lot of posts here with paranoid owners, and performing unneeded maintenance tasks. But; if your new to this, ther are no 'stupid' questions. Just make sure, before you go and piss money away.

 

[twilightprotege]

i guess you guys have them in the states, but just get a bottle of fuel injector cleaner and chuck it in your tank every now and then. i do just to keep my car in tip top condition. mind you i dont feel any difference, but it's nice to know my injectors are clean

 

[bazooka joe]

i'm not saying this is what you should do...but i haven't cleaned my injectors yet - 40K miles...that said i'm doing it next week when the car goes in the shop for tranny fluid and filter change!

 

[MinnowGT]

I use the redline fuel system cleaner every 15k miles.
I doubt you really need the expensive dealership flush
and clean that soon. I get the redline form pep boys.
you can also order redline stuff from -> http://www.myoilshop.com/index.html

I have also heard good things about the chevron fuel
system cleaner too.

 

[APEXistud]

The dealership fuel system cleaner will work wonders for really high milage vehicles (80k miles etc.) but it won't really do anything for newer vehicles. Most gasolines sold today burn a lot cleaner than gas sold 5 years ago.

 

[P-Funk!]

All grades of gasoline have the cleaner. Not to worry. Unless you see perf/fuel economy drop before a tune-up is called for - i would not do anything.