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Injector Cleaner
Is it a good idea to use any kind of gasoline additive or injector cleaner on an '86 430SEL?
Thanks, Geno. |
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It's not necessary unless you are having some kind of driveability problem, in which case it might be worth betting the price of adding a bottle of injector cleaner to the fuel tank when you fill up.
Also, the only product on the market that I think is really effective is Chevron Techron. Periodic additions of an injector cleaner or having "injector cleaning service" performed by some shop is not necessary. Duke |
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I would agree with that... both from hear say and personal experience...just feels smother after Techron treatment.
But what I wonder is can Techron cause a leaky EHA, or have any other negative impacts on the fuel system components? Anybody know?
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bg 44k.... case dismissed.
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I have been using Lubro Moly Jectron which works for me. The moment I put in in and step on the pedal I feel a difference. I have used this product along with the valve cleaner "Ventil Sauber" in 5 different cars and always felt a difference. The throttle reponse is better and increased mileage. All the cars I have used the products in have had more than 60,000 miles.
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I use Lubro Moly products in all three Benz. I swear by them. Use the injector with each tank in the 6.3 on account of the mfi system. Use it in the 124 and 210 just because.
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Redline injector cleaners are very good (pep boys sells). BMW sells it in repackaged bottles. I use one bottle a year in each of my cars. Last time I used it in the Benz, it fixed a problem with my fuel gauge (the very common 300E problem where once tank is less than half full the gauge bounces around, cause by build up on sensor in tank).
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This BG44K will remove intake valve carbon buildup all the others won't even touch....... I know this from personal experience.....In fact its the only injector cleaner for Gasolene engines I will buy anymore.
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The most effective cleaner is Chevron's Techron. It is available at Costco for $9 for a pack of four bottles. It's a good buy. At one time it was the only cleaner recommended by MB. Don't know about now...
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The dealer told me to use BG44K and that solved it in one tankfull.....
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