Fuel Injection Service Question

[Chops]

I add one can of injection cleaner to all my vehicles every oil change ....at least I feel like I've done something , right or wrong , and it doesn't cost a fortune , I buy it by the gallon and disperse it accordingly .

I put more miles annually on my motorhome than the other 3 vehicles combined ....it's got a 57 gallon tank and is obviously the largest user of the addative ...

Good on you! Although it is better to add between/before oil changes so any gunk that happens to enter oil stream gets flushed out. Might be an old wives tale - but nothing wrong with old wives?

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[JMJB]

Oh ....I've got a Old Wive ....

 

[SloopJB]

Hi All, here's a question...I have a 2022 Maverick, Eco Boost engine with 23000 miles. It's been in service two years and 10 months. I just had an oil change at the dealership and they are telling me it's time to clean the fuel injection system. I said no, not now. I've driven the truck gently (no jack rabbit starts or accelerations, never off-road), changed the oil every 3000-4000 miles, and have run premium Top Tier gas for probably 95% of the time. That seems too soon to me and I think they're trying to blow smoke up my rear end. Am I wrong on this? I know there are those that are going to say only use the dealership for warranty work. They are close and charge about the same for oil changes as the private garage I trust with my other car. Once I hit the end of the 3 year, 36000 mile warranty in November, I intend to start using the private garage on this vehicle too. Thanks for your thoughts.

In my experience, I have never had the dealer clean injectors or fuel system. Changing the fuel filter, yes every 12,000 miles, and use an injection cleaner additive to the fuel tank every oil change should take care of any varnish buildup especially with your choice of fuel. Just my thoughts.

 

[Tim d]

Hi All, here's a question...I have a 2022 Maverick, Eco Boost engine with 23000 miles. It's been in service two years and 10 months. I just had an oil change at the dealership and they are telling me it's time to clean the fuel injection system. I said no, not now. I've driven the truck gently (no jack rabbit starts or accelerations, never off-road), changed the oil every 3000-4000 miles, and have run premium Top Tier gas for probably 95% of the time. That seems too soon to me and I think they're trying to blow smoke up my rear end. Am I wrong on this? I know there are those that are going to say only use the dealership for warranty work. They are close and charge about the same for oil changes as the private garage I trust with my other car. Once I hit the end of the 3 year, 36000 mile warranty in November, I intend to start using the private garage on this vehicle too. Thanks for your thoughts.

Our 23 has almost 40k on it and oil changes at the dealership. They never asked me this.

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