injector cleaner

[Paris Ligi]

I have an 02 outback wagon 2.5 L with about 50K miles - I have found the
fuel mileage has been dropping noticeably...I suspect dirty fuel injectors
may be the culprit.

I asked the dealer about using an injector cleaner and he recommended
against it... has anyone used an injector cleaner and has it helped the
peformance?

Thanx in advance, P Ligi

 

[brusbrother]

Odd since local dealer uses BG 44K at 30,000 mile intervals and it is an
engine/injector cleaner.
Have you changed plugs and air filter?

 

[Edward Hayes]

I use Chevrons TECHRON FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER with very good results. Use the
fuel system cleaner which is the more concentrated that the injector
cleaner. Walmats for about 6 bucks. This assumes you have good spark
plugs.wires,aircleaner etc. Ed

 

[Wyn Roberts]

Hi,
modern injector cleaners are very effective at removing gum and allowing
more efficient atomising at the injector hence can help restore economy. The
top brands are also 'cat' friendly and will not wreck your 'cat' (see the
label before buying). A GM technician told me that he swears by the use of
the WYNNS brand. I made a point of remembering as it was nearly as cool as
my own name. Anyway, you have nothing to loose, a 60L treatment bottle costs
arround £8 or $15 so go for it and let us know how you get on.

Cheers,

Wyn.