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[Closed] Injector cleaner - one that really works?

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As above.
Sticky injector on the Doblo - feels very rough when starting from cold, sometimes feels it's running on three.
DPF & glowplugs fine.
Have tried Miller's & an Italian tune up, but no joy so far.

Any recommendations for something that actually works?

Ta in advance.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 4:40 pm
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used forte stuff on fiesta worked really well. apparently its one that a lot of mot places use but cant remember where that info came from. not cheap from memory

http://www.forteuk.co.uk/product.php?id=51/Advanced_Formula_Diesel_Treatment


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 4:42 pm
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Some trade stuff was recommended on an old thread of mine, take a gander [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/focus-diesel-running-rough ]here.[/url] I didn't actually try it but the poster seemed genuinely impressed with it


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 5:56 pm
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Brother in law is a mechanic. Successful own business.
Swears by forte stuff. It's the only stuff he will use.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:10 pm
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Which engine ? Doesnt have one of the stupid wax stats does it ? Not sure if the jtd has one but the non turbo does - crap things - give similar symptoms


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:13 pm
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It's a 1.3 Multijet.
Just had a full main dealer service.

It had an injector under warranty a few years ago.

Will try some of the Forte stuff and see how it goes - thanks folks.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:17 pm
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You sure it's sticky and not just broken? Personally never noticed any difference ever with injector cleaners be they for petrol or diesel. There's enough cleaners and lubes in normal fuel for it never to be an issue unless you leave the vehicle for long periods (and even then I'd be skeptical, having done so many many times for 12 months+ with no ill effects). That said, if these have a particular weakness it could be the case.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:27 pm
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Well, the fault is intermittent at the mo - runs fine for a while then goes again.

I hope it's not broken, they cost a bloody fortune.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:34 pm
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Stanadynes not bad at all


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:43 pm
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Diesel rhinos is a firm favorite in the vw t4 world. Can only be bought on line though, but definitely made a difference to our camper. Have a search on the vwt4 forum.

Tom


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 6:43 pm
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BG244 is very good stuff


 
Posted : 22/10/2013 5:25 pm
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Just had a full main dealer service.

Take it back, then. "You've just serviced this and now it's running like crap."


 
Posted : 22/10/2013 6:23 pm