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Fuel Injection flush??? #122323
09/17/08 08:33 PM
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I have a 2000 Dakota 3.9 V6 with 150K...truck still looks and runs great. Oil change place was trying to sell me this fuel injection flush service, but I was in a rush, so I passed. I don't recall seeing this service requirement in the FSM that I have. My question is this, if it's running great, do I really need it?

Re: Fuel Injection flush??? [Re: 440beeper] #122324
09/17/08 09:17 PM
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i use red line fuel injector cleaner in the tank once a yr.it works great.i think auto zone had it.10 oz.for 100 gallons. we tested it in a Hayabusa with lots of carbin on the valves and in 3 tanks 15 gallons the valves were clean!

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09/17/08 09:27 PM
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Carbon can build up through normal driving and cause idle quality problems as well as hesitation on accel, and in some cases cost gas mileage (although minimal). Cleaning injectors on a regular basis is jsut good PM, the factory maintenance guide willnot show it, but many don't show a trans service either and most don't agree with that. In tank cleaners will work over time, some gasoline will build less carbon than other, but it is a by-product of the gasoline engine. Even though its seemingly running fine, doesn't mean you don't need it or it wont help, you change the oil even through it was running fine, same thought. If you would like visual proof remove your air cleaner and look down the TB with the butterfly open, you will see carbon on the walls of the throat.


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Re: Fuel Injection flush??? [Re: mopar346] #122326
09/18/08 09:51 AM
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Fuel Injection service are great I would suggest one. I recomend them all the time at my dealership. I work for GM. So trust me about GM f/injectors. MIN/VAC IS THE BEST!!! You'll get better MPG's and performance.

Re: Fuel Injection flush??? #122327
09/18/08 06:28 PM
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Thanks for the input. I'll get it done next time I go in...just wanted to make sure it wasn't snake oil







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