What is the best fuel injector cleaner to use for a WRX?

Jasno999 · 09-13-2002, 07:48 AM

What is the best fuel injector cleaner to use for a WRX?

Tell me what you guys think.

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silvercharged · 09-13-2002, 08:31 AM

I like Redline SI-1 Complete fuel system cleaner, super concentrated, although you can use it in every tank, if you wanted....

www.redlineoil.com

Jasno999 · 09-13-2002, 10:38 AM

What about the cheapr ones that you can buy at the local stores. Are any good. Does it matter? Can I just use any type of cleaner and put it in my fuel?

I feel the need to try one soon.

silvercharged · 09-13-2002, 11:33 AM

I think it boils down to the old adage, "You get what you pay for" More expensive, when it comes down to automotive chemicals anyway, is better....

I have used Valvoline Synpower cleaner, they have that at K-Mart and the like....

NotoriousWRX · 09-13-2002, 11:52 AM

From my personal experience, the best off the shelf stuff that's available at most auto parts store is Chevron.

Concillian · 09-13-2002, 12:45 PM

Redline Injector cleaner, can be purchased reasonably cheap from subaruparts.com.

If you use them for other maintenance supplies (air filter, drain pan washers, fuel filters, etc...), you can just add on a bottle or two.

bcblues · 09-13-2002, 12:54 PM

I agree with notorious: Chevron Techtron (sp??) is the most effective cleaner that I have found. I have also found that it is much more effective if you put a full (large = 16 ox) bottle in with about a quarter tank of gas, run it down to E, then fill and put in another bottle of cleaner. Squeaky clean. I have silenced noisey injectors using this 1-2 punch.

thyrodent · 09-13-2002, 12:58 PM

I just popped in a bottle of the redline stuff - and trust me it's worth every penny. The bargain brand stuff never smoothed out my throttle response like this stuff did.
Try it - i think you will be impressed.

Jasno999 · 09-18-2002, 08:09 AM

What is the proper procedure for putting the red line oil in the car?

I am goign to order it today.

thyrodent · 09-18-2002, 08:34 AM

For the FI Cleaner - just dump the whole bottle in the gas tank before you fill up with gas.

Jasno999 · 09-20-2002, 07:39 AM

Can you dump 2 bottles in?

MadWagon · 09-20-2002, 10:38 AM

If these Subaru injectors are pintel-less (sp) like the Nissan one (or I would suspect any modern injector) they do not need to be cleaned. Injector cleaning is hooey unless you have an 80 Volvo or something.

Z1 Performance · 09-20-2002, 12:08 PM

This is an "02 car!!! Unless tou are using "Bob's fuel center" gas, I wouldn't bother till the car has significant mileage (60k or so).

If you must, we have had best overall results with Techron.

Adam
www.z1auto.com

shogunate83 · 09-20-2002, 04:37 PM

ive been using the valvoline synthetic injector cleaner

z&cobb · 09-20-2002, 04:59 PM

Which cleaner is good for cleaning the back of the intake valves and other parts of the system after the spray nozzle? I don't want any deposits on any of that stuff?

Jasno999 · 09-21-2002, 12:49 AM

Ok then.

Well I went with Red Line cause Subaru parts actually sells it and I have heard good stuff. GOing to use it on my car and the girlfriends Corolla. See what happens.

Jasno999 · 09-27-2002, 09:29 PM

SubEd - YOu don't havea life. YOu are going to search for every one of my posts just to write something stupid. Now who is the one being childish.

Jasno999 · 09-28-2002, 09:35 AM

Childish.

So childish.

09-13-2002, 07:48 AM	#1
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09-13-2002, 08:31 AM	#2
silvercharged Scooby Newbie Member#: 19295 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kick it out!	I like Redline SI-1 Complete fuel system cleaner, super concentrated, although you can use it in every tank, if you wanted.... www.redlineoil.com

09-13-2002, 10:38 AM	#3
Jasno999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9262 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: King Of Prussia Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Blaze Yellow	What about the cheapr ones that you can buy at the local stores. Are any good. Does it matter? Can I just use any type of cleaner and put it in my fuel? I feel the need to try one soon.

09-13-2002, 11:33 AM	#4
silvercharged Scooby Newbie Member#: 19295 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kick it out!	I think it boils down to the old adage, "You get what you pay for" More expensive, when it comes down to automotive chemicals anyway, is better.... I have used Valvoline Synpower cleaner, they have that at K-Mart and the like....

09-13-2002, 11:52 AM	#5
NotoriousWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 9026 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If I knew, I wouldn't be lost!	From my personal experience, the best off the shelf stuff that's available at most auto parts store is Chevron.

09-13-2002, 12:45 PM	#6
Concillian Scooby Guru Member#: 4414 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dublin, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Black	Redline Injector cleaner, can be purchased reasonably cheap from subaruparts.com. If you use them for other maintenance supplies (air filter, drain pan washers, fuel filters, etc...), you can just add on a bottle or two.

09-13-2002, 12:54 PM	#7
bcblues Scooby Specialist Member#: 17256 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: America's Outback Vehicle: 04 STi Blue w/ custom bug splat	I agree with notorious: Chevron Techtron (sp??) is the most effective cleaner that I have found. I have also found that it is much more effective if you put a full (large = 16 ox) bottle in with about a quarter tank of gas, run it down to E, then fill and put in another bottle of cleaner. Squeaky clean. I have silenced noisey injectors using this 1-2 punch.

09-13-2002, 12:58 PM	#8
thyrodent Scooby Newbie Member#: 12440 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STI Black	I just popped in a bottle of the redline stuff - and trust me it's worth every penny. The bargain brand stuff never smoothed out my throttle response like this stuff did. Try it - i think you will be impressed.

09-18-2002, 08:09 AM	#9
Jasno999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9262 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: King Of Prussia Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Blaze Yellow	What is the proper procedure for putting the red line oil in the car? I am goign to order it today.

09-18-2002, 08:34 AM	#10
thyrodent Scooby Newbie Member#: 12440 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STI Black	For the FI Cleaner - just dump the whole bottle in the gas tank before you fill up with gas.

09-20-2002, 07:39 AM	#11
Jasno999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9262 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: King Of Prussia Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Blaze Yellow	Can you dump 2 bottles in?

09-20-2002, 10:38 AM	#12
MadWagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 14076 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Diego Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sedan WRB	If these Subaru injectors are pintel-less (sp) like the Nissan one (or I would suspect any modern injector) they do not need to be cleaned. Injector cleaning is hooey unless you have an 80 Volvo or something.

09-20-2002, 12:08 PM	#13
Z1 Performance Former Vendor Member#: 9327 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Z1Auto.com	This is an "02 car!!! Unless tou are using "Bob's fuel center" gas, I wouldn't bother till the car has significant mileage (60k or so). If you must, we have had best overall results with Techron. Adam www.z1auto.com

09-20-2002, 04:37 PM	#14
shogunate83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 6006 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: YayArea, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX	ive been using the valvoline synthetic injector cleaner

09-20-2002, 04:59 PM	#15
z&cobb Scooby Specialist Member#: 12344 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mountains of Maryland Vehicle: 2002 2JC blue	Which cleaner is good for cleaning the back of the intake valves and other parts of the system after the spray nozzle? I don't want any deposits on any of that stuff?

09-21-2002, 12:49 AM	#16
Jasno999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9262 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: King Of Prussia Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Blaze Yellow	Ok then. Well I went with Red Line cause Subaru parts actually sells it and I have heard good stuff. GOing to use it on my car and the girlfriends Corolla. See what happens.

09-27-2002, 09:29 PM	#17
Jasno999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9262 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: King Of Prussia Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Blaze Yellow	SubEd - YOu don't havea life. YOu are going to search for every one of my posts just to write something stupid. Now who is the one being childish.

09-28-2002, 09:35 AM	#18
Jasno999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9262 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: King Of Prussia Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Blaze Yellow	Childish. So childish.