1. Home
  2. Car Maintenance
  3. ATF for cleaning diesel injectors+ best flushing agent for oil change

ATF for cleaning diesel injectors+ best flushing agent for oil change

I did see some mention of best/cheapest method of cleaning injectors. Automatic transmission fluid was seen as a good method - 1 litre per 20 gallons??? forget the ratio. Why would a high grade oil work or is it similar to the Forte injector cleaner? What is in the Forte fluid anyway? Bit expensive but seems to work.

Another additive that I use is a flushing agent when changing oil. Anyone have any recommendations -is it justified/waste of money etc.

I have a high mileage diesel and would like to keep it working for as long as possible :-) One way is to give it appropriate treatment - with the emphasis on appropriate

Any thoughts.

Reply to
sid
Loading thread data ...

injectors.

ATF works because it is very high detergent combined with a lubricant.

or is it

I have no idea what it is but I am glad you have found, as many others have, that it works well. I only use it at MOT time for an old Land Rover, and only then because old LR's tend to be tested by C&E who might take offence to ATF, which is red ;-)

If you change the oil at regular intervals then it is a waste of time. Having said that, my old LR really mucks up the oil and I sometimes refill it with used oil from another, cleaner, engine together with a litre of diesel for a couple of miles use before draining and refilling with champagne quality oil. So yes, flushing additive does have an use I suppose if you have left changes a bit long in a particularly mucky engine.

Keep the costs down by using the minimum of expensive additives but use good quality oil that meets API CH4.

Huw

Reply to
Huw

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.