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Fuel Injector Cleaning?? by sweeneydj
Oct 26, 2009 (8:49 am)
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Hello-
New to this forum.
 
I have a TSX, 2004, 72K miles. The dealership recommended a Fuel Injector Cleaning. yes, it is more sluggish now (despite using premium gas) but..there is a HUGE difference in price if the dealer does it ($200) or a place like Valvoline. I'm assuming the Acura dealer does a thorough cleaning of the injectors??
 
Is it worth it??
 
Thank you!
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [sweeneydj] by nj2pa2nc
Oct 26, 2009 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: sweeneydj (Oct 26, 2009 8:49 am)

Before you do that try using fuel injector cleaner. You can buy it at any auto store-just pour it into your gas tank. I have used it on other cars but not yet my 06 tsx, with 94,000+ miles. Still has alot of pep but then again I use regular gas and do alot of highway driving.
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [sweeneydj] by fedlawman
Oct 26, 2009 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: sweeneydj (Oct 26, 2009 8:49 am)

Don't waste your time and money.
 
All the fuel injector cleaner you ever need is already in the gasoline you've been burning since you bought your TSX.
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [fedlawman] by albert72
Oct 26, 2009 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Oct 26, 2009 10:26 am)

my engine got sluggish and I put in a small container of lucas injection cleaner and it stopped the engine hesitation and increased the power in a few days.
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [albert72] by fedlawman
Oct 26, 2009 (3:20 pm)
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Replying to: albert72 (Oct 26, 2009 1:32 pm)

I've noticed that my car runs noticeably better right after a car wash...
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [sweeneydj] by deleko
Oct 26, 2009 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: sweeneydj (Oct 26, 2009 8:49 am)

I have always had my 2006 TSX serviced at the dealer, but this past year I noticed they were pushing for many additional fluid flushes/services that were not part of regular maintenance. After getting suckered once for a brake flush, I mentioned it to my father and he brought this article to my attention: http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/autos/The-Great-Car-Maintenance-Upsell/
 
Seems that dealers are trying to make more money in the slow economy on precisely these types of services. You may not need it.
 
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [deleko] by fedlawman
Oct 26, 2009 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: deleko (Oct 26, 2009 6:07 pm)

How about a product that does all of these things...
 
    * Helps restore lost engine performance caused by deposits left by lower quality gasolines
    * Helps keep emissions low
    * Unsurpassed ability to clean vital engine parts such as dirty fuel injectors and intake valves
 
You can get it here...
 
http://www.chevron.com/products/ourfuels/prodserv/fuels/gasoline.aspx
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [deleko] by nj2pa2nc
Oct 28, 2009 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: deleko (Oct 26, 2009 6:07 pm)

I also have all the service on my 06 tsx done by the dealer. They have never tried to sell me unnecessary service. I follow the maintenance minder. My car, bought new 11/06, has 94,000+miles with the original brakes-it is due for brake fluid change.
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [nj2pa2nc] by sweeneydj
Oct 28, 2009 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Oct 28, 2009 11:03 am)

Thank you!
 
I JUST replaced my breaks at 70K miles. I was impressed at how long they lasted. I also just replaced tires, although those should have been replaced a little sooner.
 
I am going to go ahead and get the throttle body cleaning and fuel injector cleaning. it's cost is about $208, but I have $50 coupon, so I'm going to do it, it's been a little sluggish, so I hope this helps.
 
Thanks for your response!!
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Re: Fuel Injector Cleaning?? [sweeneydj] by gbosil
Oct 28, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: sweeneydj (Oct 28, 2009 11:31 am)

FORGET THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANING "RIP OFF!" and not necessary. Also go to Autozone pay $6.50 for some Fuel Injector cleaner "Prestone" and put it in your fuel tank when you fill up next at the pump. Takes two seconds and save your self the $150 bucks!

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