The mention of Injector cleaner killed the thread

KevMayer · Post by **KevMayer** » 16 Jul 2010, 20:34

I've mentioned using an injector cleaning fluid on 3 threads now and each time the meer mention of using the fluid has killed the thread.

And, as I've mentioned it again I don't suppose there'll be a reply to this thread either.... LOL

h2ocooler · Post by **h2ocooler** » 16 Jul 2010, 20:35

Well Im going to try some............so you have got one reply...........

Rob

KevMayer · Post by **KevMayer** » 16 Jul 2010, 20:37

Thanks for that...... do you ever get the feeling there's nobody listening.

My sanity is restored.

Post by **admiral51** » 16 Jul 2010, 20:40

I am looking at using an "injector cleaning" addative for my 2.1,any ideas as to which is the best product to use

Colin

KevMayer · Post by **KevMayer** » 16 Jul 2010, 20:44

I've recently used one from Halfords called 'Comma Diesel Magic' and to be honest I'm very impressed with the results. I wish I'd used it ages ago. I really feel that it's cleared out some rubbish.

andmcit · Post by **andmcit** » 16 Jul 2010, 20:46

Cunning plan starting a thread mentioning injector cleaner - must be a
runaway thread over 5 pages now as an equal and opposite effect to the
x3 previous ones!

I've used Redex on the petrols so would expect the dieseol version to do
the job too - cheaper in Asda than anywhere else I've found.

Andrew

Post by **myglaren** » 16 Jul 2010, 21:13

Forte Diesel Treatment

cachaciero · Post by **cachaciero** » 16 Jul 2010, 21:17

Trip to Halfrauds tomorrow then!

Try anything once if theres a chance of improving consumption or do I mean reducing consumption

cachaciero

KevMayer · Post by **KevMayer** » 16 Jul 2010, 21:18

Forte is good.... that would work well too.

I just think the principle of giving your injectors a good clear out could be the key to a lot of problems.

pug_owner2002 · Post by **pug_owner2002** » 16 Jul 2010, 21:30

I use the comma diesel magic.
Although I think the forte stuff is quite good too. The peugeot dealer around here used to do the "forte treatment" when my old 306 was service and charged a rip off price to do it too.

acrowot · Post by **acrowot** » 16 Jul 2010, 21:43

Kev, Just put some Redex injector cleaner in mine, only done about 30 miles since, will let you know the outcome. I also bought one of the MAF sensors the same as the one you bought, when I fitted it the engine became very lumpy on tickover so I put the old one back in, do you have to do anything with a Lexia after the change?
John

KevMayer · Post by **KevMayer** » 16 Jul 2010, 22:10

I've changed my MAF twice and I didn't have to do anything each time. Maybe it takes a time for the ECU to adjust. Possibly try disconnecting the battery for 30 seconds and see if it resets any learned parameters.

Redex is more of a gradual/progressive treatment. The treatment I'm talking about is more of a one off intensive clear out.

wright · Post by **wright** » 16 Jul 2010, 22:46

the best injector cleaner is called dipetane it can be used in petrol or diesel, i'm using it for years can be got in ireland in 1 litre for about €10 or 5 litre for around €35, 1 litre treats around 10 or 15 fills, you can't put too much in, i put a strong dose in every now and then

Post by **myglaren** » 17 Jul 2010, 08:51

wright wrote:the best injector cleaner is called dipetane it can be used in petrol or diesel, i'm using it for years can be got in ireland in 1 litre for about €10 or 5 litre for around €35, 1 litre treats around 10 or 15 fills, you can't put too much in, i put a strong dose in every now and then

That's interesting, I will hunt some of that down and give it a try.

Dipetane

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 17 Jul 2010, 16:28

In all four of our cars I occasionally use Millers Sport 4 but always make sure I give a more than the recommended dose in the weeks before each MOT. They sail through the smoke test.

I believe Sport 4 has been replaced by this:-
http://www.millersoils.net/M3_cgi/mille ... e&cart_id=