Diesel injector additive
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Diesel injector additives allow you to clean them, which in turn leads to more stable operation of the engine in all modes, an increase in the dynamic characteristics of the car, and a decrease in fuel consumption. The nozzle cleaning process should be carried out on a regular basis. Moreover, this can be done both with their dismantling, as well as without it. In the second case, special additives are used for cleaning diesel injectors, which, instead of fuel or together with it, are passed through their nozzles, while at the same time eliminating carbon deposits that gradually form on the surface of the sprayers.
In the assortment of machine shops there is a fairly large selection of additives for cleaning diesel injectors. Moreover, they are divided into professional (used in specialized car services), as well as ordinary, intended for use by ordinary motorists.
The first typeusually means use of additional equipment, so it is not so widespread (although in some cases professional additives are used as usual).
Second the same type of additives for diesel fuel injectors has become more widespread, since ordinary car owners can use such products in garage conditions. further in the material is a non-commercial rating of popular additives, compiled on the basis of reviews and tests found on the Internet.
| Name of cleaning agent | Brief description and features | Package volume, ml/mg | Price as of winter 2018/2019, rubles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nozzle cleaner Liqui Moly Diesel-Spulung | One of the most popular cleaners for fuel system elements, namely diesel injectors. Cleans parts very well, reduces exhaust toxicity, lowers fuel consumption, facilitates cold start of internal combustion engines. Thus, the pour point of the additive is -35°C, which makes it possible to use it even in northern latitudes. this cleaner can be used as a flushing agent for cleaning nozzles on the stand, as well as a prophylactic agent. To do this, you need to disconnect the fuel system from the tank, and instead of diesel fuel, use an additive that will flush the system. | 500 | 800 |
| Fuel system flush Wynn's Diesel System Purge | This additive is a professional tool that needs to be used with a special flushing stand, so it is unlikely to be suitable for ordinary car owners involved in car repairs in a garage. However, the tool has a very high effect, and is definitely recommended for purchase by masters working in a car service and cleaning diesel systems on an ongoing basis. The cleaner can be used with any diesel engine. | 1000 | 640 |
| Diesel injector cleaner Hi-Gear Diesel Plus with ER | A distinctive feature of this product is the presence of a metal conditioner with the designation ER in its composition. The task of this compound is to increase the lubricating properties of the fuel, that is, to reduce friction, which leads to an increase in the resource of rubbing parts, namely, a high-pressure pump. This additive is purely preventive, and it is added to the fuel tank before the next refueling. The manufacturer indicates that preventive cleaning with this tool should be performed every 3000 kilometers of the car. With the help of an additive, fuel consumption can be reduced by 5 ... 7%. | 237 ml; 474 ml. | 840 rubles; 1200 rubles. |
| Abro Diesel Injector Cleaner | This is a highly concentrated additive that is designed to clean the elements of the diesel fuel system, namely, injectors. Protects metal parts from corrosion, removes tar deposits and deposits, promotes smooth operation of the diesel engine, helps to easily start it in cold weather. Can be used with any diesel engines. It is a prophylactic, that is, the additive is added to the tank before refueling. It is noted that this tool is used not only by owners of cars, but also by drivers of trucks, buses, and special vehicles. Very economical and quite effective. | 946 | 500 |
| Three-level fuel system cleaner Lavr ML100 DIESEL | also one prophylactic cleaning additive. The package consists of three jars, each of which must be filled sequentially after the previous composition has been used up along with fuel. Below is the instruction. The cleaner can be used with any diesel engine. The manufacturer indicates that the tool does not need to be used constantly, but only regularly, approximately every 20 ... 30 thousand kilometers of the car. Very well cleans the elements of the fuel system, namely, nozzles. However, it should be used when the fuel system is also not very dirty, that is, for preventive purposes. With old and dried pollution, this tool is unlikely to cope. | 3 × 120 | 350 |
How to use diesel injector cleaning additives
Diesel injector cleaner additives are usually used without dismantling the latter. This approach is due to the facilitation of the washing process, and consequently, the reduction of the effort and money expended. However, for these reasons, such cleaning can be called preventive, since it will not save you from very strong pollution. Therefore, the additive for flushing diesel injectors is recommended to be used on an ongoing basis, but for preventive purposes.
Excluding the tank from the system and connecting it to the additive
There are three ways to use diesel injector cleaning additives. First consists in the so-called exclusion of the fuel tank. It is considered the most effective, but also the most difficult to perform. The essence of the method is to disconnect the incoming and outgoing fuel lines from the tank, and instead connect them to the container in which the specified additive is located. However, this must be done using a special technology, namely, using transparent hoses and an additional fuel filter so that dirt does not get into the system.
Second method of use - pouring the additive into the fuel filter. This also implies a partial analysis of the fuel system. So, the additive must be poured into the fuel filter and let the internal combustion engine run at idle for some time (its exact amount is indicated in the instructions for the specific tool). However, in this case, it is highly recommended to change the oil after such a procedure, as well as the fuel and oil filters. Therefore, this method is not very popular with motorists. It can be used, for example, if a car enthusiast plans to change the oil in the near future. In terms of efficiency, this method can also be put in second place.
How to use the additive correctly and what are the results: video
The third method is the simplest, but also the least effective. It involves adding a certain amount of effective diesel injector cleaner directly to the fuel tank, mixing it with diesel fuel. then the resulting mixture naturally enters the fuel system (lines, high pressure pump, injectors), and appropriate cleaning is performed. Therefore, additives in this category can be classified not just as injector cleaners, but as general fuel system cleaners.
Accordingly, when choosing one or another additive, you need to pay attention not only to its effectiveness, but also to the method of its use. As practice shows, the most effective method is to disconnect the supply from the fuel tank. At the same time, not only the nozzles are cleaned, but also other elements of the fuel system. also, many drivers pour (cycle) additives into the fuel filter. This method is used by owners of both passenger cars and commercial vehicles (light trucks, minibuses, and so on).
Should You Use Cleaning Additives?
As mentioned above, diesel injector cleaning additives are more of a prophylactic. Although in most cases, when there is not a lot of carbon deposits on the nozzles, they can be used as cleaning agents. However, the subtlety of the use is in order to apply them on a regular basis. The specific value of mileage or time is indicated additionally in the instructions for a particular tool. If the nozzle is significantly dirty, then a cleaning additive is unlikely to help it. In especially advanced cases (for example, when practically no fuel is supplied through the fuel), it is necessary to dismantle the specified unit, and with the help of additional equipment and means, diagnose the diesel injector and, if possible, clean it with special means.
As practice and numerous reviews of car owners show, the use of cleaning additives for diesel injectors in most cases has a positive result. In any case, there will definitely not be any negative consequences from their use. The main thing to remember is to strictly follow the recommendations given in the instructions for use of a particular tool. Therefore, the cleaning additive will be a useful addition to the collection of auto chemical goods of any "dieselist".
Rating of popular cleaning additives
Currently, there is a small selection of cleaning additives for diesel injectors, and this is due to the fact that, in general, drivers prefer to clean the entire fuel system, and not just the injectors. However, there are several popular tools used for just this. The following is a rating of the most popular additives for cleaning and flushing diesel engine injectors, based only on reviews from motorists, as well as their tests.
Nozzle cleaner Liqui Moly Diesel-Spulung
Liqui Moly Diesel-Spulung is positioned by the manufacturer as a flushing of diesel systems, as well as a cleaner for diesel injectors. this composition is one of the most effective and common among motorists whose cars are equipped with diesel ICEs. The additive perfectly cleans the elements of the fuel system, including nozzles, and also improves the quality of diesel fuel (slightly raises its cetane number). Thanks to cleaning, the operation of the engine becomes more stable, it is easier to start (especially important for operation in severe frosts), protects the metal parts of the internal combustion engine from corrosion, improves the combustion process of fuel, and reduces exhaust toxicity. Thanks to all this, the dynamic characteristics of the car as a whole are significantly raised. Please note that the Liqui Moly Diesel-Spulung diesel additive is officially approved by the BMW automaker for use on diesel engines produced by it as an original product. also recommended for diesel engines of the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. The pour point of the additive is -35°C.
Liquid Moli diesel nozzle cleaner is recommended to be used as a prophylactic agent every 3 thousand kilometers. One pack of 500 ml is enough for a fuel tank with a volume of 35 to 75 liters. The additive can be used in two ways - by disconnecting the fuel system from the fuel tank, as well as paired with a special JetClean device. However, the second method implies the presence of additional equipment and adapters, so it is more suitable for employees of specialized car services.
Ordinary car owners, in order to flush the fuel system in garage conditions, need to disconnect the fuel line from the tank, as well as the fuel return hose. then put them in a jar with an additive. After that, start the internal combustion engine and let it idle with periodic gasping until all the additive is used up. However, be careful not to air the system, so you need to stop the internal combustion engine in advance, when there is also a small amount of additive in the bank.
The Liqui Moly Diesel-Spulung diesel injector cleaner is sold in a 500 ml can. The article of such a package is 1912. Its average price as of the winter of 2018/2019 is about 800 rubles.
also, many drivers use another product of the same brand as a preventive cleaning additive - long-term diesel additive Liqui Moly Langzeit Diesel Additiv. It must be added at each refueling to the fuel at the rate of 10 ml of additive per 10 liters of diesel fuel. Sold in a 250 ml bottle. The packaging article is 2355. Its price for the same period is 670 rubles.
Fuel system flush Wynn's Diesel System Purge
Wynn's Diesel System Purge is a professional fuel system cleaner designed to remove dirt and deposits from diesel fuel injection systems. The instructions indicate that it can only be used with Wynn's RCP, FuelSystemServe or FuelServe professional specialized equipment. However, there are cases when ordinary car owners used it in garage conditions, pouring it into the fuel filter, having previously disconnected the fuel system and used it as fuel (by connecting the supply not from the tank, but from a bottle with cleaner). it is absolutely impossible to add an additive to diesel fuel, that is, pour it into the tank! The product can be used on any diesel engine, including trucks, buses, marine engines with or without a turbocharger. It can also be used for cleaning ICE type HDI, JTD, CDTi, CDI with Common Rail system.
Vince diesel nozzle cleaner allows you to clean nozzles, as well as other elements of the fuel system without dismantling them. This leads to an improvement in the combustion process of fuel, a decrease in the toxicity of exhaust gases, and a decrease in sound during the operation of the internal combustion engine. The drug is completely ready for use without prior preparation. It is absolutely safe for catalytic converters and particulate filters.
Please note that you must strictly adhere to the instructions for use of installations on which this tool will be used. namely, it concerns the time of its application. So, one liter of Wynn's Diesel System Purge cleaner is enough to flush the internal combustion engine with a working volume of up to 3 liters. In this case, the processing time is about 30 ... 60 minutes. If the volume of the internal combustion engine exceeds the value of 3,5 liters, then two liters of the product must be used to process it. It is recommended to use the cleaner as a prophylactic agent every 400…600 engine hours of ICE operation.
Feedback from car owners who have used this cleaner suggests its high efficiency. If the system is very dirty, then a situation may arise when the cleaner can change its color to a darker one during the flushing process. However, if the color does not change, this does not mean that the remedy does not work. This situation can be observed when preventive washing of nozzles is performed. However, the result in this case will be unambiguously positive, that is, the car will restore its dynamic characteristics and reduce fuel consumption.
Sold in a 1 liter jar. The article of such packaging is W89195. Its price for the above period is 640 rubles.
Diesel injector cleaner Hi-Gear Diesel Plus with ER
Hi-Gear Diesel Plus with ER injector cleaner is a concentrated additive that can be used in diesel engines of all types and capacities. Designed to maintain cleanliness in the elements of the fuel system, namely, injectors. A distinctive feature of its composition is the inclusion of an ER metal conditioner, which reduces friction between metal surfaces, thereby preserving their resource and increasing the efficiency of cleaning the fuel system. Additional convenience is represented by packaging with a dosage scale. Cleaning additive "High Gear" is rather preventive, and it is recommended to use it every 3000 kilometers of the car. It is added to the fuel tank before each refueling.
The use of an ER metal conditioner reduces wear on fuel injectors, fuel pump plungers, and piston rings. In addition, the tool allows you to increase the efficiency of the internal combustion engine by increasing the efficiency of fuel combustion. Hi-Gear Diesel Plus with ER can be used with any diesel engine, including those equipped with catalytic converters and turbochargers. Compatible with any type of diesel fuel, including low-quality domestic ones.
The use of Hi-Gear Diesel Plus with ER diesel injector cleaner allows reducing fuel consumption by 5…7%, increasing the cetane number of diesel fuel, increasing the power of the internal combustion engine, increasing the dynamic characteristics of the car, and making it easier to start the internal combustion engine in cold weather. Real tests and reviews found on the Internet suggest that the additive really has good performance characteristics, that is, it increases engine power, and the car becomes more responsive after processing. Accordingly, this nozzle cleaner is recommended for purchase by all owners of cars with diesel engines of any type and power rating.
The cleaning agent "High Gear" is sold in packages of two volumes. The first is 237 ml, the second is 474 ml. Their article numbers are respectively HG3418 and HG3417. And the prices as of the above period are 840 rubles and 1200 rubles, respectively. The small pack is designed for 16 fills in a 40 liter fuel tank, and the large pack is for 32 fills in a tank of the same volume.
Abro Diesel Injector Cleaner
Abro Diesel Injector Cleaner is a highly concentrated additive that can be used in almost any diesel engine. It cleans not only injectors (that is, nozzles), but also other elements of the fuel system, including the high pressure pump.
Abro diesel injector cleaner helps eliminate detonation, increase the overall efficiency of internal combustion engines (reduce fuel consumption), reduce the amount and toxicity of exhaust gases, protect metal parts of the fuel system from corrosion processes. In addition, the cleaner removes resinous, paint and spongy deposits on intake valves and carbon deposits in the combustion chamber. Restores the capacity of the injectors, the normal thermal regime of the internal combustion engine and the uniformity of idle speed. the cleaner also provides an easy start of the internal combustion engine in the cold season (at low temperatures). Can be used with any diesel engine, including those equipped with catalytic converters and turbochargers. Works great with low-quality domestic fuel.
The cleaner is preventive. In accordance with the instructions, the cleaner must be poured into the fuel tank before the next refueling of diesel fuel (in this case, it is desirable that the tank is almost empty). Abro Diesel Injector Cleaner can be used not only for cars, but also for commercial vehicles, that is, for trucks, buses, special equipment running on diesel fuel. As for consumption, one bottle (volume 946 ml) is enough to dissolve in 500 liters of fuel. Accordingly, when pouring smaller volumes into the tank, the amount of additive must be calculated proportionally.
Information about the reviews found on the Internet suggests that the Abro diesel nozzle cleaner can be recommended to car owners of cars and commercial vehicles. The attachment performed well enough. However, it should be borne in mind that it is positioned rather as a preventive one, so you should not expect a miracle from it. If the nozzles are very dirty and have not been cleaned for a long time, then this tool is unlikely to cope with such a situation. However, to prevent light pollution, it is quite suitable, especially considering its relatively low price and the amount of fuel for which it is designed.
It is sold in a package of 946 ml. The packing number is DI532. Its average price is approximately 500 rubles.
Three-level fuel system cleaner Lavr ML100 DIESEL
The Lavr ML100 DIESEL three-level fuel system cleaner is positioned by the manufacturer as an extremely effective tool, whose action is comparable to professional washing of injectors in a car service. It can be used for any diesel engine, including those with catalytic converters, turbochargers, and just different types. At the same time, it cleans not only the nozzles, but also other elements of the fuel system. It is indicated that the drug removes 100% of contaminants, so completely renewing the fuel injectors. This leads to an increase in the power of the internal combustion engine, an increase in the dynamic characteristics of the vehicle, a more complete combustion of fuel, and a decrease in its consumption under various operating modes of the internal combustion engine. It copes well with pollution that was formed as a result of the combustion of low-quality domestic diesel, which contains a large amount of sulfur and other harmful elements. Please note that the drug should not be used at temperatures below -5°C. Otherwise, the agent will precipitate to the bottom of the fuel tank.
As for the use of the Lavr diesel nozzle cleaner, this product is poured into the fuel tank. However, there is a nuance here. The cleaner is divided into three different jars. The content first prepares the fuel system for the cleaning procedure, and safely removes loose contaminants, thus softening deposits on valves and fuel injectors. The contents of the second can remove varnish and resin deposits on the surface of the fuel system elements. The contents of the third can completes the procedure for high-quality cleaning of the fuel system, namely, injectors and valves.
The algorithm for using the cleaner is as follows ... The contents of can No. 1 must be poured into the fuel tank before the next refueling in the amount of about 30 ... 40 liters of fuel. In this case, a slight increase in the concentration of the additive composition in the fuel is allowed. then you need to fill the fuel tank of the car to ensure high-quality dissolution of the cleaner in diesel fuel. After that, operate the car in normal mode (preferably city mode) until the fuel in the tank is almost completely used up. After that, the procedures described above must be repeated first with the contents of jar No. 2, and then with jar No. 3. That is, this cleaner does not need to be used on an ongoing basis. On the contrary, it is recommended to use it once for cleaning the fuel system (namely, injectors) every 20 ... 30 thousand kilometers.
Sold in a package consisting of three jars, the volume of each of which is 120 ml. Her article is LN2138. The average price of such a package is 350 rubles.
Other popular remedies
However, in addition to the presented best diesel injector cleaners, you can currently find many of their analogues on the shelves of car dealerships. Some of them are not so popular, while others are inferior in some characteristics to the means listed above. But all of them are definitely worthy of attention. Moreover, when choosing one or another cleaner, car owners living in remote regions may have problems caused by the logistics component, that is, there will simply be a limited choice of products in stores.
Therefore, we present a short list of analogues, with the help of which it is also possible to effectively flush both the injectors of diesel fuel systems and their other elements.
Diesel Injector Cleaner Fill Inn. This tool is a prophylactic, and is poured into the fuel tank before the next refueling of diesel fuel. It keeps the fuel system clean enough, but it is unlikely to cope with serious contamination. The manufacturer recommends using this cleaner as a preventive cleaner every 5 kilometers. At the same time, the cleaner can be used in any diesel ICEs, including any volumes. it also works equally well with both high-quality and not very good domestic diesel fuel.
Packed in a bottle of 335 ml. This volume is designed for mixing with 70 ... 80 liters of diesel fuel. It is advisable to pour it into an almost empty tank, and only after that add diesel fuel to the tank. Reviews about the tool are very positive, so it is definitely recommended for purchase. The article of the packaging of the indicated volume is FL059. Its price for that period is 135 rubles, which makes it a very attractive option from a financial point of view.
Diesel injector cleaner Fenom. It is intended for cleaning of atomizers of nozzles and combustion chambers from a deposit and carbonaceous deposits. Provides restoration of the fuel spray pattern, improvement of vehicle dynamics, reduction of exhaust smoke. Contains a combustion catalyst. On some trading floors you can find its definition as a "nano-cleaner". In reality, this is nothing more than an advertising move, the purpose of which is to increase sales of the product among motorists. The results of using this cleaner are similar to the above means - fuel consumption is reduced, it is easier to start the internal combustion engine “cold”, and exhaust toxicity is reduced.
this cleaner is also a prophylactic. That is, a bottle with a volume of 300 ml must be poured into an almost empty tank, where subsequently 40 ... 60 liters of diesel fuel must be added. It is recommended to use this tool for preventive purposes approximately every 5 thousand kilometers of the car. The article of the indicated vial is FN1243. Its average price is 140 rubles.
Additive in diesel Bardahl DIESEL INJECTOR CLEANER. This cleaner is positioned as a comprehensive tool for cleaning the fuel system of a diesel engine, including injectors. The tool is also preventive, it is added to the fuel tank, mixed with diesel fuel. Additive "Bardal" is sold in a bottle of 500 ml. Its contents must be added before the next refueling to an almost empty tank. then fill in about 20 liters of fuel, and drive the car for about 10 kilometers at high engine speeds. This will be enough for effective preventive treatment of fuel system elements.
The result of using the additive is similar to the means described above. After that, the carbon deposits on the nozzles are reduced, the toxicity of exhaust gases is reduced, the start of the internal combustion engine at low ambient temperatures is facilitated, the power of the internal combustion engine is increased, and the dynamic characteristics of the vehicle are increased. The article of the specified package with a volume of 500 ml is 3205. Its average price is about 530 rubles.
Nozzle and fuel system cleaner for diesel internal combustion engines XENUM X-flush D-injection cleaner. This tool can be used to clean injectors and other elements of the fuel system. And this can be done in two ways. The first is to disconnect the fuel lines (forward and return) from the fuel tank, and instead connect a can of cleaner. At the same time, let the internal combustion engine run for some time at idle, sometimes increasing and dropping its operating speed. At the same time, it is important to shut off the internal combustion engine in advance so as not to air the system, that is, to do this when there is also a small amount of cleaning fluid in the bank.
The second way to use is on a special washing stand. However, this method is complicated by the fact that it requires special equipment, which is very rare in private garages, but is available in most modern car services. The cleaner can be used with almost any diesel engine, including CRD, TDI, JTD, HDI and others. As for the dosage, a volume of flushing fluid of 500 ml is enough to flush a four-cylinder internal combustion engine, 750 ml is enough to flush a six-cylinder internal combustion engine, and one liter of cleaner is enough to flush the fuel system of an eight-cylinder diesel internal combustion engine. . The 500 ml pack reference is XE-IFD500. Its price is about 440 rubles.
If you have had your own experience with diesel injector cleaning additives, please share it in the comments. Thus, you will help other car owners to make a choice.
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The use of cleaning additives for diesel injectors is an excellent preventive measure that allows you to extend the life of not only the injectors, but also other elements of the fuel system. Therefore, it is recommended to use them on a regular basis. This will, among other things, save money on expensive repairs. Their use is not difficult, and even a novice motorist can handle it.
As for the choice of one or another additive, in this case it is necessary to proceed from the peculiarities of their use, efficiency and the ratio of quality and price. In addition, the degree of contamination of the fuel system must be taken into account. Be that as it may, all the products listed in the rating are unequivocally recommended for use in any diesel ICE.
