Injector Cleaners?

I figure if there were something that worked great as an injector cleaner some company like Lucas would know about it and incorperate it into there product. I'll stick with things labeled as injector cleaners. Also, some things that "old boys" tell you may work on "old trucks" but not your truck if it's newer.

....and to answer your question, I have heard of using ATF

 

Ummmm, a quart of ATF in a 100 gallon tank does a really nice job cleaning the fuel system. Just make sure that it's not red,,,,,, the "fuel police" don"t like red fuel !!!

 

I wouldn't use ATF in the fuel! Show us just how clean your system is. This is another old tale that needs to go away Man... I'll be the first to post it... ARE YOU PEOPLE NUTS!!!

As many of you have stated... "in the old days... and old timer said & used..." is just that "old days"... these are the new days!!

Todays engines have tighter tolerances, operate with very strict computerized systems and there are many quality products that would or do the same job without the risk of problems or voiding your warranty.

Why you should not use ATF in your oil and or fuel system.

1) $40,000 and you want old school advice?

2) ATF in your oil will loosen large deposits and cause problems - should have been changing oil and filters more often it would seem?

3) ATF in fuel will look like dyed fuel or AG fuel

4) ATF will dilute fuel and change it's properties and is not recommended by any fuel company I know of or any current truck manufacture as well.

5) Some companies even question the use or even if its necessary to use fuel additives as it is, but many of us do. Some people have claimed that they NEVER have and still get 300,000 - 500,000 on their motors?

Common sense would or should dictate that adding oil modifies to your oil chnages the characteristics of the oil and adding ATF to your fuel changes the fuel's as well - for the worse (or no real benefit at least). At least fuel treatments designed for diesels is just that designed for diesels.

Except for antigel and fuel conditoners, nothing but stock air filters, exhausts and and the like for me.

Good luck to the rest of you.

 

stanadine made by an injector manuf

 

yea i dont use fuel injectors.....why use 2 condoms,if u can use one...u know i mean...just get oil change after 12000 miles

 

Howe's/Lucas/Liquid muscle say to add their products at every fill-up. At $15+ every fill-up it gets kinda expensive. Do the math. If, after 400k miles you have an injector problem you should have around a $4000 (based on 250 gal. each time # 6 mpg)surplus in your maintenance (sp?) fund. Provided you've shunned these products, that is. I'd say that would be enough money to replace your injectors. The only additive I'd recommend is something for cold weather gelling. It's worth the paying for the additive to avoid a tow/thaw-out. (field tested). And, as far as oil additives, my opinion is that the oil is stable enough. As long as you change it regularly. Most of that stuff winds up in the bottom of the pan, anyway.

 

Couldn't have said better Rookie O/O.

 

I have used acetone in the past but never more than 2 ounces per 10 gallons. I think using 32 ounces per 50 gallons of fuel you are asking for trouble. I don't risk it anymore and use a good commercial additive which is certified by the EPA.
Joe

 

Just use straight diesel fuel and change your filter regularly unless you live in antarctica.