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Thread: anyone ever used an injector cleaning service?

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    anyone ever used an injector cleaning service?

    So I've had my car a little over a year now and it has 90k miles. In a forthcoming weekend I will be replacing the valley pan (leaking slightly) and water pump (original, that i know of) and all of the rubber stuff along the way.

    The car has no codes and idles fine. While she's down, I was thinking it would be a good time to have the injectors cleaned locally IF its a worthwhile maintenance to-do. Cost is $18/per

    Anyone have any experience/feedback after doing this?

    I use V-power fuel and have never run any liquid injector cleaner through it

    thanks
    Nick
    2003 540i/6
    Intro/clean-up thread

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    Chevron injector cleaner works nice, other add seafoam.... But then it's recommend to change the fuel filter.

    My .02

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    I sent mine out for rebuild at about 120K miles. It made no difference, not to the running, not to the fuel trims, and not to the mileage. I had bought the car at 116, so didn't know the history.


    /.randy

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    Waste of money, IMHO.


    Ed in San Jose '97 540i 6 speed aspensilber over aubergine leather. Build date 3/97. Golden Gate Chapter BMW CCA Nr 62319.

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    Yeah, not necessary. Got no running issues, then leave them alone.



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    Ok guys thanks for the feedback, one less thing to do
    Nick
    2003 540i/6
    Intro/clean-up thread

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    Just use the pour in stuff. Plus if you use good gas it shouldn't be a problem anyways.

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