injector cleaner....

rips350z · 11-07-2009, 06:27 PM

what do you guys use? what would you recommend... i know im having some carbon build up... what to use what to use!!! thanks

03aeroZ · 11-07-2009, 06:40 PM

None of them...pretty sure they haven't been shown to be effective. Just use good quality gas. Maybe someone has some magic cleaner though

TreeFiddyZee · 11-07-2009, 09:59 PM

How do you "know" you're having carbon build-up?

03aeroZ · 11-08-2009, 07:08 AM

Because the commercials say so.....geesh

rips350z · 11-08-2009, 08:16 AM

actually its got nothing to do with commercials, im going on a hunch kind of hopeing this is the reason i am having low compression in #1 cyc. so there is no reason to be a smart ass, if you don't wish to answer my question then don't, but don't sit there and be a smart ass

BonesZ33 · 11-08-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rips350z

actually its got nothing to do with commercials, im going on a hunch kind of hopeing this is the reason i am having low compression in #1 cyc. so there is no reason to be a smart ass, if you don't wish to answer my question then don't, but don't sit there and be a smart ass

carbon buildup would cause "higher" compression, Not low compression.. Low compression indicates a fault in your cylinder or head. I would recommend a leakdown test to find the exact cause. You should consider seafoam treatment if you have carbon buildup. Injector cleaners are a waste IMO.

03aeroZ · 11-08-2009, 08:52 AM

I was actually joking with threefiddyzee...calm down, it wasn't directed at you.

Most of the injector cleaners/octane boosters don't do crap but cause problems. And +1 with what BonesZ33 said.

dave079 · 11-08-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonesZ33

You should consider seafoam treatment if you have carbon buildup. Injector cleaners are a waste IMO.

Just used it in my 2000 accord with 118,000 miles. I sucked it in one of the vacuum lines and let it sit for about 15 minutes. The amount of black stuff I blew out my exhaust was amazing. I also used it in my gas tank and crank case.

rips350z · 11-08-2009, 01:25 PM

awesome ive acutally heard a lot of good things about this sea foam so ill give it a shot thanks everyone and sorry areoZ 4 the misunderstanding

03aeroZ · 11-08-2009, 06:10 PM

No prob. About this sea foam....I thought it was an oil additive? Am I wayyyyy off?

After some quick searching, I see that I am...this stuff looks great! I got a 97 mirage that is begging for this!

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html

dave079 · 11-08-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03aeroZ

No prob. About this sea foam....I thought it was an oil additive? Am I wayyyyy off?

After some quick searching, I see that I am...this stuff looks great! I got a 97 mirage that is begging for this!

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html

You add it to your crank case, your gas tank, and suck it through the vacuum hose on your brake booster. Through the vacuum line though dont just pour it in. Let it suck it in slowly itself.

03aeroZ · 11-08-2009, 06:49 PM

I will for sure use it on my mitsu, but does anyone use it on their Z? THAT would make me nervous.

11-07-2009, 06:40 PM	#2
03aeroZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: moticello, illinois Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (5)	None of them...pretty sure they haven't been shown to be effective. Just use good quality gas. Maybe someone has some magic cleaner though __________________ '03 LS touring coupe //Greddy SE//Berk TP//Tokico HP//Hotchkis TVS//Motordyne XYZ//Motordyne 5/16s//JWT Pop charger

11-07-2009, 09:59 PM	#3
TreeFiddyZee Do WHAAAAT!? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hoosier-ville Posts: 3,829 iTrader: (15)	How do you "know" you're having carbon build-up? __________________ How do you make a small fortune in racing? Start with a large one.

11-08-2009, 07:08 AM	#4
03aeroZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: moticello, illinois Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (5)	Because the commercials say so.....geesh __________________ '03 LS touring coupe //Greddy SE//Berk TP//Tokico HP//Hotchkis TVS//Motordyne XYZ//Motordyne 5/16s//JWT Pop charger

11-08-2009, 08:52 AM	#7
03aeroZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: moticello, illinois Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (5)	I was actually joking with threefiddyzee...calm down, it wasn't directed at you. Most of the injector cleaners/octane boosters don't do crap but cause problems. And +1 with what BonesZ33 said. __________________ '03 LS touring coupe //Greddy SE//Berk TP//Tokico HP//Hotchkis TVS//Motordyne XYZ//Motordyne 5/16s//JWT Pop charger

11-08-2009, 06:10 PM	#10
03aeroZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: moticello, illinois Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (5)	No prob. About this sea foam....I thought it was an oil additive? Am I wayyyyy off? After some quick searching, I see that I am...this stuff looks great! I got a 97 mirage that is begging for this! http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html __________________ '03 LS touring coupe //Greddy SE//Berk TP//Tokico HP//Hotchkis TVS//Motordyne XYZ//Motordyne 5/16s//JWT Pop charger

11-07-2009, 06:27 PM	#1
rips350z Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: fl Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	injector cleaner.... what do you guys use? what would you recommend... i know im having some carbon build up... what to use what to use!!! thanks

11-08-2009, 08:16 AM	#5
rips350z Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: fl Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	actually its got nothing to do with commercials, im going on a hunch kind of hopeing this is the reason i am having low compression in #1 cyc. so there is no reason to be a smart ass, if you don't wish to answer my question then don't, but don't sit there and be a smart ass

11-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#9
rips350z Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: fl Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	awesome ive acutally heard a lot of good things about this sea foam so ill give it a shot thanks everyone and sorry areoZ 4 the misunderstanding

11-08-2009, 06:49 PM	#12
03aeroZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: moticello, illinois Posts: 1,522 iTrader: (5)	I will for sure use it on my mitsu, but does anyone use it on their Z? THAT would make me nervous. __________________ '03 LS touring coupe //Greddy SE//Berk TP//Tokico HP//Hotchkis TVS//Motordyne XYZ//Motordyne 5/16s//JWT Pop charger

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