Fuel Injector Cleaners: Any Good ?

**JaredPointer** · 11-23-2004, 03:16 PM

Yeah, if I understand correctly, it just `burns` extra hot to burn away contaminants and build up. That would probably also explain the noticeable "boost."

**HondaMan** · 11-23-2004, 03:16 PM

Wouldn`t you get the same "burn" effect from putting in something like CAM II racing fuel (106 octane)? Or maybe 1/2 CAM II, 1/2 regular premium gas for a blended 99-100 octane or so ??

**Poorboy** · 11-23-2004, 03:19 PM

Lucas makes good stuff and you can also use Marvel Mystery Oil ...that stuff is great in everything...fuel, oil, tranny, etc...

**JaredPointer** · 11-23-2004, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by HondaMan

Wouldn`t you get the same "burn" effect from putting in something like CAM II racing fuel (106 octane)? Or maybe 1/2 CAM II, 1/2 regular premium gas for a blended 99-100 octane or so ??

I don`t know about that :dunno, but they do sell an "octane boost" type product. It`s right by the FI cleaners. Maybe it`s the same action, just marketed differently. I would imagine the FI cleaner is a little different though, because most of them say they have some kind of "cleaner" in them.

**Bob** · 11-23-2004, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by HondaMan

Wouldn`t you get the same "burn" effect from putting in something like CAM II racing fuel (106 octane)? Or maybe 1/2 CAM II, 1/2 regular premium gas for a blended 99-100 octane or so ??

You will burn your O2 sensor out in a mile. Don`t put racing fuel into your car unless it is meant to handle it.

And it does not make it hotter and burn the dirt and buildup off. The injectors are not in the cylinders so heating up the cylinder wouldn`t do much except hurt your engine.

**Luv-N-It** · 11-23-2004, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by tubafeak

They use a flammable detergent, like isopropyl alcohol, to "wash" the injectors. I put it in my Taurus with some premium and it was like night and day, I could spin the tires from first to second if I kept my foot flat.

wHAT KIND YOU BUY?

**travisdecpn** · 11-23-2004, 04:13 PM

Have any of you ever used the tribotech additives?

**HondaMan** · 11-23-2004, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by 2001civicex

You will burn your O2 sensor out in a mile. Don`t put racing fuel into your car unless it is meant to handle it.

Who can use that stuff then? I always wondered...

Could a car like a Corvette or Porsche handle it? If not, what about 1/2 CAM II and 1/2 regular premium to bring the octane rating down to about 99-100?

35 years ago, the leaded stuff used to be 102-104 (big block Vettes used `em).

**Bob** · 11-23-2004, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by HondaMan

Who can use that stuff then? I always wondered...

Could a car like a Corvette or Porsche handle it? If not, what about 1/2 CAM II and 1/2 regular premium to bring the octane rating down to about 99-100?

35 years ago, the leaded stuff used to be 102-104 (big block Vettes used `em).

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm That might answer some questions.

http://patriot.net/~jonroq/Tech/octane2.html that too.

**Poorboy** · 11-23-2004, 04:33 PM

who can use cam II .....cars without catalytic converters

**HondaMan** · 11-23-2004, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

who can use cam II .....cars without catalytic converters

You sure? You`re talking cars pre-1970 then, right? Or early 1970`s. Outside of classic cars, not sure there are that many.

**HondaMan** · 11-23-2004, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by 2001civicex

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm That might answer some questions.

http://patriot.net/~jonroq/Tech/octane2.html that too.

Thanks, older Civic "brother" !!

**Bob** · 11-23-2004, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by HondaMan

You sure? You`re talking cars pre-1970 then, right? Or early 1970`s. Outside of classic cars, not sure there are that many.

Many of todays race cars and kids who think they own race cars are running with no cats. I ran catless on my old truck. LOL

**Bob** · 11-23-2004, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by HondaMan

Thanks, older Civic "brother" !!

Not a problem! Anythign to help out a fellow Civic "brother"

**brwill2004** · 11-23-2004, 04:56 PM

There is a company called RC Engineering in California. RC specializes in fuel injectors for all types of applications. They offer an injector cleaning service for like $25 an injector. The only problem is that the injectors have to be removed from the car. They built a custom injector flow bench which measures the injector flow. They measure the flow before and after the cleaning to show you the improvement. The cleaning is accomplished by running a solvent through the injectors and also using ultrasound waves to loosen the deposits. As far as I know this is the absolute best way to clean injectors.