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dealers injector cleaning

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by s.e.charles, May 25, 2023.

  1. May 25, 2023 at 5:02 PM
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    s.e.charles

    s.e.charles [OP] Well-Known Member

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    what does this consist? and what's the fair cost?

    thanks
     
  2. May 25, 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    na8rboy

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    You don't need it. They are self cleaning. If it makes you feel better, run some Lucas injector cleaner in a tank once awhile. I run a bottle every few months in all my vehicles and equipment.
     
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  3. May 25, 2023 at 6:38 PM
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    Had mine done at 60t miles together with spark plug change and at fluid change . This is how it’s done . I’ll have them do it again at 120t miles
    https://youtu.be/suzFEuuMPXE
     
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  4. May 25, 2023 at 6:59 PM
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  5. May 25, 2023 at 7:01 PM
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    I do once a year, maybe less-ish. But I don’t rack up miles
     
  6. May 25, 2023 at 11:40 PM
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    s.e.charles

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    so 300$ @ 60k as preventive medicine?

    i use either shell or mobil top tier gas and drive about 8200 miles a year (four + years and 35,200 miles) 2019 4x4 AC

    i guess i don't know the difference between injection nozzles and induction system either!

    thanks for the video & inputs.
     
  7. May 26, 2023 at 12:09 AM
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    3JOH22A

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    You don't need it if you use good fuel. Keep in mind whatever is pumped in comes out the tailpipe as smelly white smoke. Use too much (or too frequently) and you risk poisoning the catalytic converters.
     
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  8. May 26, 2023 at 1:42 AM
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    s.e.charles

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    when i was a Saab-o-holic, i would use Howe's fuel conditioner every oil change (3k - dino- this was the '80s).

    the dealer cautioned using anything too frequently, citing deterioration of (rubber) seals.
     
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