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11-01-2009, 10:44 AM | #1 |
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Tune Up?? any DIY !!
i cant seem to find a diy for how to tune up our yaris..unless were just replacing the plugs after 100k ??
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11-01-2009, 11:00 AM | #2 |
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The best thing you can do is to run a good fuel system cleaner every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Cleaning out the fuel system and injectors will keep the car running smoothly.
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11-01-2009, 11:22 AM | #3 |
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or just pay the extra 2cents a gallon for good gas (like chevron)... and you'll have nothing to worry about.
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11-01-2009, 12:58 PM | #4 |
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Change the plugs and air filter and the transmission oil if you have a manual. Get to know the parts of the car that are inspected like ball joints, CV boots etc.
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11-01-2009, 01:01 PM | #5 |
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cool..i guess this modern cars dont need timing readjustment... fuel line cleaner sound good..
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11-01-2009, 01:32 PM | #6 | |
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I'll put money that using fuel cleaners every 5,000 miles will result in you replacing a fuel filter or pump before you would get any buildup had you never used cleaners. |
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11-01-2009, 05:58 PM | #7 |
Fuel filter? Where is this on the sedan? And how many miles before you change it?
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Also, last time out I put Sunoco Ultra in to see how it runs...GREAT!
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11-01-2009, 11:04 PM | #9 |
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IMHO, fuel injector cleaners are a waste if being used in new(er) cars, i.e., anything younger than 3yrs old or has less than 36K miles. Frequent use of cheap gas and air filter malfunctions are variables to be considered, of course.
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11-02-2009, 03:09 AM | #11 |
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Please read. I didn't say fuel injector cleaner.
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11-02-2009, 08:33 AM | #12 |
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Sorry. But you did mention fuel injector, and for some reason, that's all I remembered. But even still, you would come out cheaper just running on a tank high octane fuel to clean out your fuel system as opposed to paying $6 on a bottle of over-hyped detergent. Most fuels have detergents in them anyway, and filling up with a higher octane would only cost you $1.10 more per tank and would yield more noticeable benefits, I believe.
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So, back to my question, will using better gas clean the injectors over time or should I use something else? And if so, what should I get? Anything from the gas station or is there some secret power potion? |
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And as fuel system cleaners are formulated into the gas at the pump i'll also agree with posaunemeister that any kind of fuel additive is a waste of money,you'd get better return on money by buying wife/mom/girlfriend a bunch of flowers and then taking them out for supper |
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