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Fuel Injector Cleaning: Notes

CAUTION:
  • GM Top-Engine Cleaner is the only injector cleaning agent recommended. DO NOT use other cleaning agents, as they may contain methanol which can damage fuel system components.
  • Under NO circumstances should the top engine cleaner be added to the vehicles fuel tank, as it may damage the fuel pump and other system components.
  • DO NOT exceed a 10 percent cleaning solution concentration. Higher concentrations may damage fuel system components. Testing has demonstrated that exceeding the 10 percent cleaning solution concentration does not improve the effectiveness of this procedure.
NOTE: During this procedure you will need a total of 32.4 oz. (960 ml) of cleaning solution. That is 2 tanks of solution for the fuel injector cleaner. Other brands of tools may have a different capacity and would therefore require more or less tanks to complete the procedure. You must use all 32.4 oz. (960 ml) of solution to ensure complete injector cleaning.