My vehical ran out of gas a few times and i started to encounter a stalling out problem and simply stopped driving it as i had to be towed twice. So its my belief that sediment from the gastank was ****** past the filters and into the injectors. Can this be cleaned or am i looking to do some repair or replacement of items.? if it can be cleaned would this be by forced air pressure or some solvent to dislodge the blocking particals and if such exists any recomendations of something that really works?
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If the injectors are clogged, it’s next to impossible to clean them yourself. You can try a local trustworthy shop and have them do an injector cleaning service, which involves running a cleaning solvent through the injectors. But if they’re really cruddy, the best way to clean them is to have then cleaned in an ultrasonic machine, and flow tested to make sure the work properly, and they all flow equally. But check prices first, as the injectors would have to be sent to a shop that specializes in cleaning injectors, it may be cheaper for you to buy new injectors. BTW, you should ALWAYS keep your tank AT LEAST 1/4 full, as the fuel pump uses the fuel in the tank to keep it cool (therefore last longer).
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Every owner of an injected vehicle should run cleaner in their tank every three months or so. Lucus Oil makes one that is thirty-two oz. which only takes about three oz. per use and don’t cost much for the jug.. I have been impressed with it from first use. I am talking about preventative here because the one answer that you have at the time is correct.
Fuel injectors spray a fine mist of fuel and do not tolerate contaminates well at all… that’s why they build the car with at least one, two, or even three filters!
In some applications the fuel must pass through a screen before it even makes it to the fuel pump. In the case of pumps that are in the tank, they still have a screen at the pickup. The fuel is then routed to a replaceable fuel filter. It is generally located in the engine compartment or along the inside of a frame rail.
The only thing that should build up on injectors is varnish from bad fuel itself… not sediment.
So… how do you fix this? It’s relatively easy… Yes, you can remove the injectors and send them for cleaning but it isn’t very practical but then each injector can set you back quite a few bucks. Physically cleaning the injectors yourself is seriously not recommended as you will most certainly alter the spray pattern for the worst. So, my advice to you is: LEAVE THE INJECTORS ALONE.
Determine if the fuel in the tank is any good. Bad fuel generally has a paint thinner kind of smell instead of that voletile gas smell. Drain the tank if you have to but ensure you have good fuel.
Buy a fuel filter and replace it. This is standard tuneup protocol anyway.
Put a good injector cleaner solution into the fuel tank per the instructions given. I happen to like products from Kano Labs and think the world of Kreen for this purpose and for the general internal cleaning of your engine. Check them out at:
Lastly, the fuel pump (if it’s inside your tank) does use the fuel for cooling. You should never let your tank run empty.
I agree with the premise that if your injectors are dirty or clogged do not bother cleaning . Tank additives are for the most part ineffective. Replacing injectors is the practical cure.
First thing, don’t grasp at straws. You have no idea why your vehicle stalls. If it is so bad you needed it towed, you should have had it towed to a repair shop. Why waste your time and money on ineffectual guessing and snake oil cures. It is called diagnosis and it tis the logical process used by good mechanics to determine what is the root cause of the problem before repairs are attempted. Sometimes as a last resort, for problem that occur very infrequently we try Trial and error techniques. But that is expensive and not the first method you try.