Injector cleaner

Ravinder · 17th March 2016, 00:16

Hi guys

Does anyone ever use this on their diesels? I was wondering whether this is something I should do? I've never used anything like it before and the engine isn't far off 200k. Thanks.

maxi_crawf · 17th March 2016, 05:57

Yes, worth putting some in every so often, I use the 'one shot' type a couple of times a year, especially if going for a long run.

75driver · 17th March 2016, 06:51

As above, I use this every now and again.
For a really effective injector clean, I have taken advice of others, ie...
When changing the fuel filter, fill the new filter with injector cleaner. Run engine for about 20 secs, then leave overnight to let 'neat' injector cleaner do its work.

Rev Jules · 17th March 2016, 07:07

I get mine from Tesco every now and again they have it on sale for £2.50, down from £4.50 have seen the same stuff in a local garage for £7.99. rip off.

Put it in mine every four four weeks,Diesel

Mike Noc · 17th March 2016, 07:31

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Hi guys

Does anyone ever use this on their diesels? I was wondering whether this is something I should do? I've never used anything like it before and the engine isn't far off 200k. Thanks.

I gave mine some Forte injector cleaner, but they had done over 350k at the time running on straight diesel, so thought they deserved it.

jonathan63 · 17th March 2016, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

I gave mine some Forte injector cleaner, but they had done over 350k at the time running on straight diesel, so thought they deserved it.

And did it make a difference Mike?

Ravinder · 17th March 2016, 08:59

Thanks. What injector cleaner do you recommend?

75driver · 17th March 2016, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Thanks. What injector cleaner do you recommend?

I use redex (all that was available locally).

Ravinder · 17th March 2016, 11:10

Thanks. Will get some. Well, my fuel filter was changed last year so I don't plan on changing it any time soon. So, should I still do it via the fuel filter method of just put it into the fuel tank?

stevestrat · 17th March 2016, 11:23

Unless you have a problem in the tank is fine Rav.

I've been looking for Petrol (Injector) Redex but couldn't find it. Just discovered they no longer do Petrol (Injector) and Petrol (Carburetor), its plain Petrol or Diesel now.

17th March 2016, 00:16	#1
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75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	As above, I use this every now and again. For a really effective injector clean, I have taken advice of others, ie... When changing the fuel filter, fill the new filter with injector cleaner. Run engine for about 20 secs, then leave overnight to let 'neat' injector cleaner do its work. __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,473 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Unless you have a problem in the tank is fine Rav. I've been looking for Petrol (Injector) Redex but couldn't find it. Just discovered they no longer do Petrol (Injector) and Petrol (Carburetor), its plain Petrol or Diesel now. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Yes, worth putting some in every so often, I use the 'one shot' type a couple of times a year, especially if going for a long run.

17th March 2016, 07:07	#4
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	I get mine from Tesco every now and again they have it on sale for £2.50, down from £4.50 have seen the same stuff in a local garage for £7.99. rip off. Put it in mine every four four weeks,Diesel

17th March 2016, 08:59	#7
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Thanks. What injector cleaner do you recommend?

17th March 2016, 11:10	#9
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Thanks. Will get some. Well, my fuel filter was changed last year so I don't plan on changing it any time soon. So, should I still do it via the fuel filter method of just put it into the fuel tank?