I just picked up a 98 Escort Wagon that had sat for 3 years with 2 gallons of fuel in the tank. I refilled the tank and it must have loosened up all the gel and gunk in the tank and sent it on through the system. I took it back to the guy I bought it from and he is going to put a new filter on it and drain, strain, and refill the fuel in the tank. That will probably help, but I'm sure there is still going to be some nasty stuff left in the tank. What is the best injector cleaner-fuel additive that would dissolve that gel and not clog the fuel filter again? I know Lucas fuel injector cleaner is supposed to be real good.
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"What is the best injector cleaner-fuel additive that would dissolve that gel and not clog the fuel filter again?"
If you've got crud in your tank and fuel lines I don't think there is a product out there that will just make it disappear. You should plan on changing out your fuel filter several times regardless of what fuel system cleaner you choose.
If you've got crud in your tank and fuel lines I don't think there is a product out there that will just make it disappear. You should plan on changing out your fuel filter several times regardless of what fuel system cleaner you choose.
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I refilled the tank ....and he is going to put a new filter on it and drain, strain, and refill the fuel in the tank. That will probably help, but I'm sure there is still going to be some nasty stuff left in the tank.
I guess the key word here is "strain" if he would just put fresh fuel in, rather than the flushed and strained fuel you may be good to go.
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What is the best injector cleaner-fuel additive that would dissolve that gel and not clog the fuel filter again? I know Lucas fuel injector cleaner is supposed to be real good.
Frankly I wouldn't put anything in at this point. Get good fresh fuel in, flush the lines, new filter - and start the car. Make sure it runs reasonably well for a few hundred miles - then hit it hard with a cocktail of cleaners. Good and strong. Some guys will call me a redneck in this department, but I sometimes mix the OTC fuel system cleaners mentioned here and put them in with only a few gallons of gas in the tank. Then drive for a bit to let the stuff work. Finally refill the tank and drive some more. Lastly do a strong 2X dose of Amsoil PI. Drive until near "E". Refill...drive that tank down. FINALLY - change the oil, oil filter and fuel filter. Your fuel system will be clean and worry free.
I refilled the tank ....and he is going to put a new filter on it and drain, strain, and refill the fuel in the tank. That will probably help, but I'm sure there is still going to be some nasty stuff left in the tank.
I guess the key word here is "strain" if he would just put fresh fuel in, rather than the flushed and strained fuel you may be good to go.
Originally Posted By: ethangsmith
What is the best injector cleaner-fuel additive that would dissolve that gel and not clog the fuel filter again? I know Lucas fuel injector cleaner is supposed to be real good.
Frankly I wouldn't put anything in at this point. Get good fresh fuel in, flush the lines, new filter - and start the car. Make sure it runs reasonably well for a few hundred miles - then hit it hard with a cocktail of cleaners. Good and strong. Some guys will call me a redneck in this department, but I sometimes mix the OTC fuel system cleaners mentioned here and put them in with only a few gallons of gas in the tank. Then drive for a bit to let the stuff work. Finally refill the tank and drive some more. Lastly do a strong 2X dose of Amsoil PI. Drive until near "E". Refill...drive that tank down. FINALLY - change the oil, oil filter and fuel filter. Your fuel system will be clean and worry free.
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At least this filter isn't in the tank.
Part Number: 33293
UPC Number: 765809332935
Principal Application: Ford T-Bird and Mercury Cougar w/V-6 Eng. (89-91), Ford Escort w/2.0L Eng. (97-02), Mercury Tracer (97-99)
All Applications
Style: Fuel (Complete In-Line) Filter
Service: Fuel
Height: 5.845
Outer Diameter Top: 2.260
Outer Diameter Bottom: 2.003
Nominal Micron Rating: 14
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
None
You should be able to carry a spare around with you. The location is in the engine bay near the brake booster (according to WIX). It should install with reusable clips.
Part Number: 33293
UPC Number: 765809332935
Principal Application: Ford T-Bird and Mercury Cougar w/V-6 Eng. (89-91), Ford Escort w/2.0L Eng. (97-02), Mercury Tracer (97-99)
All Applications
Style: Fuel (Complete In-Line) Filter
Service: Fuel
Height: 5.845
Outer Diameter Top: 2.260
Outer Diameter Bottom: 2.003
Nominal Micron Rating: 14
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
None
You should be able to carry a spare around with you. The location is in the engine bay near the brake booster (according to WIX). It should install with reusable clips.
I have some Lucas injector cleaner already. I may just pour a little MMO in each tank. The filter is indeed on the firewall, but a PAIN to get to. The fuel in the tank is fresh. It is what I put in when I bought the car a week and a half ago. There was about 1 gallon of stale fuel in there. The guy working on my car replaced the filter a second time and it runs much better and didn't clog like the first one did. However, on the test drive, it cracked a valve seat so the head is back off the car and he is having a new valve seat machined in. Fun fun.
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