Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: auret on June 14, 2008, 11:14:08

Title: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: auret on June 14, 2008, 11:14:08
Should one, on a regulare basis, add a fuel injector cleaner, such as STP, to your gas tank to clean your injectors? Is there any danger doing this?
Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: graphic66 on June 14, 2008, 13:45:24
This Castle product is the only one I have ever had any noticeable results with, Castle Dragon Power. http://www.castleproductsonline.com/fuel_system_conditioner.html  I use it once a year in all my vehicles.
Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: Douglas on June 14, 2008, 14:06:38
BG44K is excellent but, I believe, available through the trade only.
Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: waqas on June 14, 2008, 15:08:34
quote:
Originally posted by Douglas

BG44K is excellent but, I believe, available through the trade only.



The local MB dealer in Austin has it advertised and for sale at the parts counter.

Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: jameshoward on June 14, 2008, 16:18:13
Waqas is correct; it's obtainable outside the trade. There are a few internet sites that sell it incl ebay. I've used it in my car on one occassion. I have poor compression and someone said give it a go. I can't say it made any difference but from the write ups on the net it seems that people swear by it. It's bloody expensive though. I think I paid about $35 for a can. Maybe a little more.
Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: Benz Dr. on June 15, 2008, 12:39:24
My pump rebuilder told me NEVER to use STP in these cars. It does something to the seals inside of the pump or something like that. At any rate, I'm not about to second guess him.
Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: Q45Denver on June 16, 2008, 12:52:05
quote:
Originally posted by Douglas

BG44K is excellent but, I believe, available through the trade only.




BG44K is readily available from dealers or independent auto parts stores. They won't sell to chains. Ebay is usually the cheapest source if you buy in bulk like I do.
Title: Re: Fuel injector, cleaning
Post by: rwmastel on June 16, 2008, 19:48:02
Isn't the official MB stance to never add any additives or cleaners to your gas tank?