Injectors cleaning?

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by jaguar011, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. jaguar011

    jaguar011 Light Load Member

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    I have Volvo truck under the warranty and I should to clean injectors (truck manual says at 150.000 miles).

    Can I do that myself with Lucas Injectors Cleaner?
    Or is it something different that they do at dealer service?
     
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  3. The Admiral

    The Admiral Heavy Load Member

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    I use it and believe it works. Head mechanic at my local Peterbilt dealer agrees with me. If you travel I76 through Akron, Oh. Summit Racing on the east side of Akron has it for way less than the truckstops.
     
  4. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Lucas in no way compares to the injector cleaner concentrate. Not even close.
    You can buy the concentrate and do it yourself, save some money in the process.
    The Amsoil diesel injector cleaner is another option. It works amazing from my experience but that was at double dosage to ensure cleaning. Mileage went up and the engine was noticeably another afterward.
    Do the foam cup test. Pour you cleaner into it and see how quick it melts through......the stronger the cleaner the quicker it melts. Lucas hardly dissolves anything btw.
     
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  5. Johny41

    Johny41 Road Train Member

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    Now they will blame the clients not cleaning injectors in time for their faulty injector cups design. In every Volvo shop i've been over past 8 years , (from California to Texas to Canada ) i've seen trucks with D13, top open and technicians fixing this stupid designed injectors. I did it 4 times also.
     
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  6. Rob114

    Rob114 Bobtail Member

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    Well same problem here D13 the only down side is injectors don't replace all do one a time don't let them scare u if u have stainless steel caps just replace the one and clean the rest change all the O rings and drive it good luck
     
  7. Tirdad

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    Recently I bought vnl 780 D13 455hp and it has 45000 mi on it ,
    So I have to to do it on 150.000 mi ? What's the best way to do it and which one works better ?
    Thank you for your advise
     
  8. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Dump one 64oz bottle of Amsoil injector cleaner into each tank. Drive....
     
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