12-20-2004, 02:21 PM
ToosahnCleaning Injectors on Diesel Engines
Two old-time diesel mechanics told me that a good and inexpensive way to keep injectors clean is to place a small amount of ATF onto the oil filter when changing filters. On first start-up there may be a slight hestitation and a little puff of white smoke, but both will go away quickly. Does anyone know if this is a safe and proper means to clean injectors?
12-20-2004, 03:56 PM
DALE SMITHDo you mean FUEL filter? I am confused as to how ATF on the OIL filter will clean FUEL injectors? Thanks for clearing this up for me. Dale
12-20-2004, 05:28 PM
Eric HerrleWell I have to tell you I've been doing this for years on my 2 VW diesels. My 91 Jetta has 303,000 miles on it and it doesn't complain one little bit. Neither does my 84 Rabbit. Also there are some that say a Qt. every 3 tank fulls keep things cleaner. It works on the VW's. On my Barth I generally run a lot of Bio-diesel which will clean out everything; fuel tank, filters, and injector pump. Also the rig runs quieter and will live longer. BUT! it eats rubber fuel lines.
12-21-2004, 08:03 PM
ToosahnWhoops! Yes, the fuel fllter, not the oil filter. Thanks for the catch, Dale.
12-23-2004, 02:22 PM
bubbiebarth2O.K.:All you DIESEL burning, cigars chewing,Diesel Pusher Peoples like me,If you don't use Diesel Supplement year around like me.It that time of the year you should.I use Power Service {Diesel Fuel Supplement}"cetaneboost,Prevents gelling,Cleans Injectors,Lubricates Pumps & Injectors." It also reduces emissions & Black exhaust smoke.
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