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Old 06-13-2012, 08:58 PM
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I want to clean my fuel injectors but I'm just making sure what brand to use is there a specific brand to use on my 1999 z28 or does it not matter what brand to use like stp fuel injector cleaner? Thanks ls1tech
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Send them to a shop, can sonic clean them best way.
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If you just want to dump something in the tank for a minor cleaning, I've had great luck with Red Line SI-1. If they are really bad, they may need a bench cleaning.
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I like to do a bi annual seafoam dump in a tank of gas. Keeps em clean
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
If you just want to dump something in the tank for a minor cleaning, I've had great luck with Red Line SI-1. If they are really bad, they may need a bench cleaning.
yes, i just want to dump something in the tank. So the Red Line is what i should get?
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Originally Posted by Alberto v05
yes, i just want to dump something in the tank. So the Red Line is what i should get?
Some people like Seafoam. I like Red Line for this task. But you could try them both on different tanks if you really wanted to.
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This right here... https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...-your-car.html
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I seafomed my dads 00 TA and it didnt go well haha, but worked great for my 94

My 98 I use vavoline cleaner. 2 part system, just like seafoam went through booster..then second part gas tank..works great
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Does anyone know a good method to clean out fuel injectors when they are out? I have a pair I bought USED and I would like to clean them out... And if I have to send them into a shop how much does it usually cost?
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Originally Posted by 2win_SS
Does anyone know a good method to clean out fuel injectors when they are out? I have a pair I bought USED and I would like to clean them out... And if I have to send them into a shop how much does it usually cost?
FIC will clean them (our sponsor) and they will replace the O rings as well if they need be.

The cost is like $125, IIRC.
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It depends on how dirty they are. If a in tank cleaner is not enough I have had good luck with using an Autovac cleaning system found at some auto repair shops which runs a closed loop through your fuel system for a period of time with cleaners and I think a big step above putting something in the tank but less than removing them for a cleaning. I use Techron on a regular basis when I can but it on sale 2 for 1 to help keep them from getting too bad in the first place. I also ran just a bottle of Techron through one of my motorcycles I had left out all winter due to a surgery and it has 4 carbs. One tank of that and it was idling better than ever and did not need the choke on as long during warm up. If that is not enough then many people use the Seafoam.
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Originally Posted by bene
FIC will clean them (our sponsor) and they will replace the O rings as well if they need be.

The cost is like $125, IIRC.
Thanks for the quick response Bene. I'll look into it.
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Go on you tube and search for homemade fuel injector cleaner......I did it and worked great.
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http://fuelinjectorconnection.com/sh...php?groupid=79

They're a sponsor and seemed really great when I inquired about cleaning & re-sizing injectors.
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+1 I have had good luck with sea form and Lucas
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