fuel injector cleaner

*jhromy* · 01-01-2005, 12:17 AM

Has anybody used a bottle of fuel injector cleaner on their titan yet??? Just a simple question...

BigRedTitan · 01-01-2005, 12:41 AM

I haven't used it. The manual actually recommends that it not be used. I don't remember if there was a reason included or not, but I remember seeing it in there. You may want to check it out before adding any to your gas. Wouldn't want to give them a reason to void the warranty, know what I mean?

DStewart · 01-01-2005, 01:16 AM

Not that they could actually prove it though.

smoothTitan · 01-01-2005, 01:51 AM

i havent used injector clenaer in any of my newer model vehicles, maybe some of the older ones.. that stuff comes in a pretty bottle but i dont think it really helps much.

SeaRider · 01-01-2005, 03:42 AM

It helps if you actually have injector clogging problem, otherwise... I don't see or feel any different.

If you use one from Nissan, you don't have to worry about voiding your warranty and again, unless you are actually having problem with clogging fuel line, or injectors. Are you?.

*Squid* · 01-01-2005, 05:37 PM

Simple answer,No.

garo1 · 01-01-2005, 07:11 PM

No I don't.

blueskys · 01-01-2005, 07:26 PM

I bought this really neat kit from pep-boys for $350. It uses an aerosol can that is feed into the fuel rail. The manufacturer claims it is 20 times more powerful then bottled cleaner inserted into the fuel tank. If I were invited to the Southern California Rally, I could bring it with me. It costs about 9 bucks per can of cleaner at pep-boys and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Although I have done a number of higher milage vehicles, I have never done a Titan. I just dont know anybody that has more than 10,000 miles on their engines. I have 3000.

Most pep-boys wont sell you this kit. I guess it cuts into their repair business. The same kit can be had a Napa, but for quite a bit more.

QShip · 01-01-2005, 07:41 PM

I have used SeaFoam in my Titan.

gtbigup01 · 01-01-2005, 08:21 PM

If you do decide to buy some FI cleaner then get th BG44K. Dealerships use it when they clean ur system out and charge you an arm and a leg.It's about $17 for a bottle(16oz).I bought it from an oline chrysler dealer about a year ago.

BTW with regards to someone's comment about the book says not to use it: Just about all owners manual for all makes and model tells you to avoid using engine additives,fuel cleaners, octane boosters etc.The decision is yours.

The website is www.autobahnpower.com then go to fluids, and you'll see BG44K

RockyMtnTitan · 01-01-2005, 09:54 PM

Some say it can damage O2 sensors, but I've used BG44K on several vehicles and never had a problem. Like gtbigup01 said, it's not cheap, but it's one of the best out there. I put a can in usually every 10K. Most dealers and mechanics swear by this stuff. I let my Tundra go once for about 15,000mi w/o adding any cleaner and noticed my performance dropping off slowly. Added the BG and like pure freakin magic, power restored before tank was half empty. Diff was night and day.

Austin · 01-02-2005, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QShip

I have used SeaFoam in my Titan.

Best stuff in the world, seafoam.

*jhromy* · 01-02-2005, 10:07 AM

so now im confused if i should use it or not???

SeaRider · 01-02-2005, 02:11 PM

IMHO, only if you have problem with injector clogging.

electricjohn · 01-02-2005, 02:29 PM

I recall reading in a post on one of the three titan forums, that F.I. cleaner leaves a by-product in you oil. Not sure, but lead comes to mind. Whatever it is, it shows up in oil analysis. I also remember saying to myself , abrassive. So it you use it,do it with the tank of fuel just prior to your oil change.
John
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