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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Default Fuel injector cleaner, does it actually work?

Was gunna buy some today, and thought it was a bit of a gimmick. Anyone used it before and noticed an improvement? Does it damage anything? This was the slick 50 stuff.

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Fuck knows.

Ive never been able to work out how anyone can tell if it works. I used it once and didnt notice anything, but it wont damage anything.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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i see. Was thinking of buying some to try it out thats all. May have a go then.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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if you want to get them cleaned properly then remove them and get them done ultrasonicallly. I reckon most the engine treatment stuff is bollocks on a properly maintained engine IMHO
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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The diesel ones definatley work, loads of MOT stations use it. If the car fails the emmission test they add a bottle of it and tell the owner to bring it back in a couple of days. 90% usally pass after this.
So if it works on diesels why not petrol injection.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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another thing that works to clean injectors and engine is automatic trans fluid it works very well on a full tank 1liter atf.

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