How to Clean Diesel Injectors
Purchase a diesel fuel additive that is compatible with your engine.. Make sure the engine is turned off and the fuel tank is almost empty.. Locate and open the vehicle's fuel tank.
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Purchase a diesel fuel additive that is compatible with your engine.
Purchase a diesel fuel additive that is compatible with your engine.
Make sure the engine is turned off and the fuel tank is almost empty.
Make sure the engine is turned off and the fuel tank is almost empty.
Locate and open the vehicle's fuel tank.
Locate and open the vehicle's fuel tank.
Pour the recommended amount of additive into the fuel tank.
Pour the recommended amount of additive into the fuel tank.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel and run the engine for 10 minutes.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel and run the engine for 10 minutes.
Use a fuel injection cleaning kit to clear clogged fuel injectors.
Use a fuel injection cleaning kit to clear clogged fuel injectors.
Make sure the engine is off before you work.
Make sure the engine is off before you work.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel pump fuse to disconnect the fuel pump.
Remove the fuel pump fuse to disconnect the fuel pump.
Try to start the engine to make sure the fuel pump is disconnected.
Try to start the engine to make sure the fuel pump is disconnected.
Connect the output hose of the fuel rail to the cleaning kit.
Connect the output hose of the fuel rail to the cleaning kit.
Start the engine and let it run for 15 minutes to use up the solvent.
Start the engine and let it run for 15 minutes to use up the solvent.
Turn off the battery, disconnect the kit, and reconnect the fuel pump.
Turn off the battery, disconnect the kit, and reconnect the fuel pump.
Start the engine and listen for any strange noises.
Start the engine and listen for any strange noises.
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