@scottykilmer I know Scotty! Just a little humor is all :-P... I'm actually student in automotive school and I really enjoy your videos. You've shown me a few tricks the teachers wont tell ya! Thx for the great videos, keep em comin!
@scottykilmer Would you still use Seafoam if you did not have that product you used in the video? And is it something you would use at all? excluding Seafoam's Trans-tune
@Warhawk407 I would use the trans tune, but for cleaning, I would use the cleaner in the video, or just pure lacquer thinner as I do in my video "fixing bad catalytic converters"
@BMLarson93 Seafoam works great, just need to add it to your gas tank. If you added it directly to the fuel injectors like this it would burn them out. You can also clean the combustion chambers by feeding seafoam to the hose which attaches from the engine to the brake booster. You need someone in the driver's seat to feather the throttle so it won't die.
My dad used Seafoam on his BMW 330, which had never had the treatment before (100k miles) and went from 33 to 36 highway MPG.
@ryanazarko IF YOU'RE WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK OF MESSING UP YOUR FUEL PUMP THEN YES. IF YOU'RE GOING THAT ROUTE, YOU MIGHT AS WELL PAY SOMEONE TO CLEAN YOUR INJECTORS OR GET THE TOOL. MUCH CHEAPER AND EASIER THAN REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP
GO TO AMAZON AND SEARCH:FUEL INJECTION CLEANER, SEARS ALSO CARRY IT BUT TWICE THE PRICE
AND THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON IT:
BUY CHEVRON TECHRON AND ADD COUPLE OF BOTTLE OR MORE WHEN GAS TANK IS NEARLY EMPTY AND IT WILL BE MORE CONCETRATED. NOT SURE WHAT THE OCTANE READING IS BUT GOOD LUCK
@wtl1964 YEAH I USE PREMIUM ONLY(93). BUT ON THE NORTHSTAR IT RECOMMENDED USING PREMIUM BUT SOME PEOPLE USE REGULAR AND ITS PERFECTLY FINE. THE SPARK/TIMING WILL BE RETARD(DELAY) BY THE COMPUTER AND FUEL ECONOMY WILL SUFFER A LITTLE.
Hi Scotty how are you. I looked at your web sight and could not find a video on doing a tune up on a 2000 Toyota 1.5 echo. I have a idea but engine looks a bit different then my 1988 240 Volvo. Thank you and love your Videos.
@coolwaterhubby there really is no such thing as a tune up on modern cars. You can chagne the spark plugs though, they are just hiding under the coil on plug assemblies
Hey Scotty nice vid, I have a 99 Galant that stuttered bad one morning when i started it which made my engine light pop on. Went to the parts store and check it and it said cylinder #2. After a couple hours the light went off until it started to stutter again during acceleration. I tried fuel injector cleaner(stp) which didnt work then Seafoam. They did not work. A guy told me who drove car my injectors seemed clogged. Are these the symptoms? I have rode on E alot. Any advice spark plugs maybe?
@kingtim901 can be many things, from plugs to wires to injectors to engine damage. try this video, pay a mechanic to do it if you don't have equipment and pray you don't need new injectors. Or computer work, those mits eat computers.
I have a better way of cleaning out the carbon. Run your engine hard. Of course after properly letting it warm up. Like most things, use it or lose it. You need to get your car into the higher revs periodically.
Hey Scotty, an update on my comment that my Acura TL 2003 was using too much fuel. I used a cleaner that you get at autozone for 5 bucks and poured it into my gas tank. Now I went from 10 mpg to 19.33. Its a pretty big improvement. The Autozone guys want me to change my oxygen sensors too. Should I do that?
A bad fuel injector could lead to a misfire correct? Because I have a 95 dodge avenger, and it has a misfire. Not sure what the problem is, a little help maybe? Thanks. -Carlos.
Scotty, would adding lacquer cleaner to your fuel tank clean out the injectors? I saw your cool vid on cleaning the catalytic converter with lacquer cleaner. I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with two Cats.
Hey Scotty. I have a 1999 4.2 f150. Getting really bad gas milage! I replaced egr alve, egr solenoid, dpfe sensor and throttle position sensor. Smell of gas in cab at startup and a hard start. Cranks good but slowly fires. Getting codes 1132 1152 401. I also cleaned my ports too as far as I know.
Hey Scotty! Getting really bad gas mileage lately. 1999 f150 4.2l. I replaced egr valve, dpfe sensor, throttle position sensor and egr solenoid. Getting codes 1132 1152 401. What could this be? Smell of gas in the cab and hard start. It cranks good but slowing fires up.
@aliydabestest it could, places like auto zone test em free though, But lots of things can do that, might as well start with the battery and work up if needed. Scotty
Who could possibly dislike this Video? Anyways....How much can I get one of these for and would you say it's worth it to do this rather than using a fuel additive? Wanna keep 'dem bad boyz clean so I can avoid the "Little car Shop of Horrors" and keep feedin'em mo money!
@51MontyPython , additives are diluted too much. I got a pressure cleaner from amazon.com for 70 bucks years ago, google that and see if they still sell it.Scotty
Scotty, So I found your channel randomly by looking at videos of throttle body spacers for my 07 f150 4.6l xlt... anyway, I saw in this video you talked about how this product helps with carbon buildup that might make a vehicle less fuel economical... i also saw another product called seafoam, which is all over youtube, and people put it in through the brake booster / fuel tank / oil.. is this product like the same thing you did here? or is it no good/ not as affective? thanks! Jeff
@kurtnin42manson this works TONS better, injecting it directly into the fuel rail. Others don't clean injectors directly, or are diluted too much. Scotty
@scottykilmer Awesome! One more thing though, I also heard that some people like the carbon build up, because they say that it keeps the air and gas in a tighter space and it can combust the same, but it puts out more horsepower because it has less places to go to, and is more powerful that way... it seems like it could maybe make sense, but i'm not the expert here.. lol... what are your thoughts on this?
@californiaxfresh no, that's not often the cause, but start there, and if that doesn't work, which I would assume, watch my video "fixing a car that idles poorly" and try all that. Scotty
@scottykilmer scotty, my dad has a corolla thats automatic and after warming up, when he punches the paddle it stalls, i research about cars for the past 5+ years and i still cant figure it out. pls help!!!
@crackacraig12 then pay a mechanic to do it, or try cleaners in the gas tank, like techron, but realize diluted in the tank they don't work nearly as well. Scotty
Here is one.. sold my camaro and drive an aspire to save gas. its getting 200 miles per tank which doesnt seem like much. Changed the fuel filter today and fuel came out of the metal inline black. Will this increase fuel mpg? Also the in line filter I just installed is slightly bigger bit says in and out so I connected it correct and zip tied it What is worse case cenerio for using a different type filter other then the obvious mounting size?
@Simbalage21 size won't bother it, but it probably won't effect gas mileage any better, cause a clogged filter will generally restrict fuel and make it burn less. But see what happens, I'd advise doing this process in the video to clean the injectors first. Scotty
I have a 1990 silverado that has a tick in the engine, on the right side down by the exhaust manifold. Do you think it would be the exhaust manifold gasket leaking air? Thats the only thing i can figure
@Countryboy1296 depends on the sound, of course. exhausts can tick and leak, but so can sticking valves or hyraulic lifters, any mechanic worth his salt can tell you when he looks at it though. Scotty
I have a 1991 chevy caprice and had the same exact thing. If i remember right, they have the same engine. Turned out to be a hole in the gasket between head and ex manifold, all the way in the back so it was hard to see. Hope this helps, bro.
@Countryboy1296 just for the hell of it.....change your oil and filter, leave out 1 quart of oil and add 1 can of "Rislone" oil treatment. I have used this on 3 old cars I have owned and it made the tick go away w/in about 50 miles of driving.....and I didn't have to keep using the Rislone with each oil change. This stuff has been around since the 1940s....but not that many places carry it. I buy mine on ebay. For less than 20 bucks it's definately worth the try
hey scotty i have another ? I have 91 k5 blazer and i have after market headers i have bolts in some wholes and i was wondering do bolts go in each hole because i was wondering if that triggered my exhaust leak which i then needed a new heater coil and 2 donut gasket but it still run rough idling badly what can you tell me thanks
@romta28 You would have to find the air bag problem, fix it, and then the light would go off. Often VERY expensive, me, I'd just wear the seat belts and remove the warning bulb. Scotty
scotty,alison again can't get my question in one box, here' last one, this is the same engine reapair valve gaskets & intake manifold gaskets, after those they said i had a injector leaking i wonder what could have caused that?lol&they had to replace my thermastat i wonder what could have caused that? he said oil from the valveket leak,maybe i guess,but now my car has a jerk runs good okbutt 50 to 60 when giving gas a slight jerk evens off, like a vaucum hose loose ectere should i look
hi scotty i have a 95 grand am had the valve cover gasket replaced, & they said i needed a manifold ggasket also, i kind of question that, then they said the fuel injector was leaking,last & what does it leak gas or coolant they replacd it cheap, but i never asked what causes it or what leaks? is 735.00 to much or about right for all that i had done & it was both valve cover gaskets also.
@allison481959 they do leak all the time in those old things, have a mechanic smoke leak check the manifold with you watching. If it leaks, you'll see the smoke. Scotty
@dbflyboy917 Yea, don't buy a big truck if you expect good gas mileage, get a small sedan. You can try replacing the MAF sensor, they often go bad and will make bad gas mileage worse though. Scotty
Ok I looked it tup. On amazon.com it cost 98.83 for the cannister. Then u have to buy the correct adapter for you car which they DO NOT SELL individually but in a set for 241.35 or u can buy them both and save a few for 340.18. Also when u buy them both it comes with a book of instrcutions. good luck DYI
EZ, just remove the fuel rail and injector. Then spay injector with brake cleaner and wait until it dry and reinstall them. If your car is old, make sure you replace rubber sealant for the injectors.
I will back any of run rite's products I used them working as a hood tech at an Oil change place a few years ago And I can say that I did see an improvement There was one time where a lady had run her car dry on oil we put a oil in ran Run rite's engine cleaner and it actually stopped the top end ticking it had, Im not saying that its a dump in your engine and fix everything but that was the moment that I knew the products 100% worked
I'd like to see some before and after.Also, I know Diesels aren't so convenient as to have the fuel rail, would the solution itself work?I could pipe that stuff right into the inlet of the injection pump and run it through no problem and I wouldn't even have to buy the whole canister setup.
@EncinitasLokal try cleaning the cat as I show in another video "Fixing Po420 inefficient catalytic converter code" on the scottykilmer channel. Scotty
cleaned off with "crc maf sensor cleaner".. still the same. on monday mark will be ordering a new sensor and installing it. if that doesnt work he said he wants to run a fuel pressure test.
@EncinitasLokal Then clean it off or replace it. All codes are emissions related in one way or anther. But I would start with the MAF sensor first. Scotty
im going in tomarrow(Thurs.) to talk with mark, so i'll let you know what he says. i'll let you know whats up. i hope its not my tranny, ive worked hard and long to pay my car off "/
just noticed this... when in park, i go to rev the engine, i hear a sputtering sound and the limiter doesnt go passed the idling point(maybe just a budge) and then very quickly it gets over it and revs up normal. this happens only when the acelorator is pushed down say 25%.if i gently push it down little by little..it revs normally.
@TheShogun93 I got my cleaner from the company free when I was trying the system out. Places like amazon.com can sell you the device, just google "fuel injector pressure cleaning tool." The cleaning solution is separate and many different ones can be used with the tool. Scotty
@scottykilmer I own a 2004 Chevy Impala with 3.4 engine and after scanning the car I goot a PO401 code with means "Insufficient Flow To EGR" , so a friiend reccomended that I change The EGR Valve and I did and erased the code but after driving about 3 miles The Check Engine Light came back on. I noticed my friend didnt unclog any valves and didnt take off the throttle body like I hearing others reccommend. Can you advize me on what to do?
@BlackFreemasonsSuck Often you have to remove the intake manifold and clean all the small holes inside to fix that code, those holes are tiny and clog up with carbon over time. Scotty
mark is a good guy.. just gotta catch him on his good days.. so when i get to him at the right time, ill be able to fully explain myself to him. what type of fuel should the '02 toy. celica gt ?
@EncinitasLokal any real tech can explain anything to a person if they really understand what they're talking about. The burden is more on the tech explaining problems, not the other way round. Scotty
@benefactionhindrance this works much better, pouring stuff in the tank or intake vacuum doesn't run it through the fuel injectors and clean it as strongly. Scotty
@youssefqazwsx go to the owner's manual, it will show you there, as ford doesn't label fuses with names, but numbers and letters you have to match to the owner's manual. You can also get the manual online at fords site. Scotty
@BerkeleyGang Na, i got one there for 69 bucks a couple years ago. It' sjust a simple cannister with hoses going in with air pressure from your compressor and a hose going out, with a simple valve and gauge inside. Scotty
Scotty, I found oily looking fluid in my fuel injector terminals that connect them to the electrical system, i dont think it's good, do you know what could cause this?
In my experience as a mechanic, this is the only way to clean your fuel injectors that will actually make a difference in the way the engine performs.
Those other bottles that you just pour in your fuel tank and drive away don't do a thing other than drain your wallet.
Great video though. Sometimes it can be a real pain in the ass if you don't have a fitting on the fuel rail to attach it to.
is it possible to drill a few extra holes and stick some extra fuel injectors in with a bottle of fuel in a convenient place connected to a high pressure pump - and is it possible to drill some more holes with fans/dyson vacuum cleaner pulling air in from over the hood to increase combustion?
i know it sounds funny but would be great to know the possibilities / risks,
@abz2000123 YES! You can.. you need alot heat to do it.. i suggest a propane torch.. but be carefull adding holes with it.. make sure the car is off and the fuse relay is taken out
@abz2000123 The extra injection holes, I'd almost say sure, but you'd have to heavily modify the engine computer to handle twice the injectors, or switch the plugs over when you switched injectors.Not sure of repercussions but I think it could work.Could damage engine computer and other fuel components.As far as the vacuum cleaner, it sounds like you want a turbo, if that's the case, you're better off getting a real one that's made for your particular engine.
hey scotty, ive been in the military and my 2003 ford f250 (i know about the dredful ford sparkplug problems unfortunately ) truck has been left at times without driving for up to 7 months and still havent drove it but to the store once in a while, while home, it doesnt want to start, you think it just needs cleaning or could it be injector fail ?
@therockkkkher Try cleaning the system AFTER changing the fuel filter. I use a gallon of lacquer thinner in the tank myself. Also, try using starting fluid just to get it going at first. Scotty
@scottykilmer thanks scotty !!! im sorry i dont know this but where do i spray starting fluid in a fuel injected vehicle ? and i thought i heard you say that fuel pumps can go bad by using too much chemicls and additives, isnt a whole gallon of lacquer thin in 1/4 full tank a bit too much ? would really appreciate a reply, thanks !!!
@therockkkkher Not if the system is really dirty. I've been doing it for years, the thinner is more or less like high octane fuel, burns REALLY clean and hot. But doesn't mess with anything in the engine. Scotty
like ur videos hate the stupid intro and transitions
kennyp987 1 hour ago
1:56 "well its dead! Now we know the cleaners done its job!" lol
garretts91 3 days ago
@garretts91 that's cause that means the cleaner has all run out, and the engine no longer has a fuel supply, so it dies.
scottykilmer 3 days ago
@scottykilmer I know Scotty! Just a little humor is all :-P... I'm actually student in automotive school and I really enjoy your videos. You've shown me a few tricks the teachers wont tell ya! Thx for the great videos, keep em comin!
garretts91 2 days ago
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Hey Scotty,
Isn't there a type of fuel injector cleaner that you can put in a near empty gas tank?
darbtr 6 days ago
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darbtr 6 days ago
would seafoam work also?
BMLarson93 1 week ago
@BMLarson93 not nearly as well.
scottykilmer 1 week ago
@scottykilmer why not? Just out of curiosity
Warhawk407 5 days ago
@Warhawk407 it's an old fashioned chemical made years ago for outboard boat motors, hence the name seafoam. Time has passed that simplicity by.
scottykilmer 5 days ago
@scottykilmer Would you still use Seafoam if you did not have that product you used in the video? And is it something you would use at all? excluding Seafoam's Trans-tune
Warhawk407 4 days ago
@Warhawk407 I would use the trans tune, but for cleaning, I would use the cleaner in the video, or just pure lacquer thinner as I do in my video "fixing bad catalytic converters"
scottykilmer 4 days ago
@scottykilmer But there nothing wrong with Seafoam it just a matter of personal preference. Right?
Warhawk407 2 days ago
@Warhawk407 It's ok to use in the fuel system, but I would never put it in the oil as they suggest.
scottykilmer 2 days ago
@scottykilmer now why is that?
bandittweintraub 15 hours ago
@BMLarson93 yeah seafoam 4 life!
niel80 5 days ago
@BMLarson93 Seafoam works great, just need to add it to your gas tank. If you added it directly to the fuel injectors like this it would burn them out. You can also clean the combustion chambers by feeding seafoam to the hose which attaches from the engine to the brake booster. You need someone in the driver's seat to feather the throttle so it won't die.
My dad used Seafoam on his BMW 330, which had never had the treatment before (100k miles) and went from 33 to 36 highway MPG.
nameUnavailab1e 3 days ago
cant you just full up your gas tank with this cleaner when its empty and then just turn it on and let it idle until it runs out of fuel again?
ryanazarko 1 week ago
@ryanazarko IF YOU'RE WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK OF MESSING UP YOUR FUEL PUMP THEN YES. IF YOU'RE GOING THAT ROUTE, YOU MIGHT AS WELL PAY SOMEONE TO CLEAN YOUR INJECTORS OR GET THE TOOL. MUCH CHEAPER AND EASIER THAN REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP
WILLRS85 1 week ago
@ryanazarko No, it must be diluted with gasoline when putting it into the tank, that's too strong for the fuel pump and other parts back there.
scottykilmer 1 week ago
Hey Scott, do you have a video on how to check fuel injector wires with a multimeter?
stylicho 3 weeks ago
@stylicho you'd have to know the ohm resistance and the computer circuits voltage to do it right. And all cars are different.
scottykilmer 3 weeks ago
@scottykilmer You can use a node light too right?
VeryTucker 1 week ago
@stylicho Na, that only tests static crap, and you really need a dynamic active test for a correct result.
scottykilmer 1 week ago
I use to clean my injectors till i took an arrow to the knee
BASohol 3 weeks ago
@BASohol
No... there are no arrows in the auto world.
IdontdotheUtube 1 week ago
@BASohol same here but i took a remote to the ass
wtl1964 1 week ago
FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SIMILAR ITEM:
GO TO AMAZON AND SEARCH:FUEL INJECTION CLEANER, SEARS ALSO CARRY IT BUT TWICE THE PRICE
AND THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON IT:
BUY CHEVRON TECHRON AND ADD COUPLE OF BOTTLE OR MORE WHEN GAS TANK IS NEARLY EMPTY AND IT WILL BE MORE CONCETRATED. NOT SURE WHAT THE OCTANE READING IS BUT GOOD LUCK
WILLRS85 3 weeks ago 2
@WILLRS85 my cadillac uses premium cant afford techron
wtl1964 1 week ago
@wtl1964 I USE CHEVRON GAS WITH TECHRON. TOP TIER FUEL. AND I ALSO DRIVE A CADILLAC
WILLRS85 1 week ago
@WILLRS85 but does it use premium only?
wtl1964 1 week ago
@wtl1964 YEAH I USE PREMIUM ONLY(93). BUT ON THE NORTHSTAR IT RECOMMENDED USING PREMIUM BUT SOME PEOPLE USE REGULAR AND ITS PERFECTLY FINE. THE SPARK/TIMING WILL BE RETARD(DELAY) BY THE COMPUTER AND FUEL ECONOMY WILL SUFFER A LITTLE.
WILLRS85 1 week ago
Hi Scotty how are you. I looked at your web sight and could not find a video on doing a tune up on a 2000 Toyota 1.5 echo. I have a idea but engine looks a bit different then my 1988 240 Volvo. Thank you and love your Videos.
coolwaterhubby 3 weeks ago
@coolwaterhubby there really is no such thing as a tune up on modern cars. You can chagne the spark plugs though, they are just hiding under the coil on plug assemblies
scottykilmer 3 weeks ago
Does this also work on diesels?
Begbucks 3 weeks ago
@Begbucks NO, don't use it on diesels, they would blow up. too much pressure inside.
scottykilmer 3 weeks ago
@scottykilmer I see, thanks:)
Begbucks 3 weeks ago
@scottykilmer could dirty fuel injectors be a cause for a slight hard start?
googie109 3 weeks ago
@googie109 yes, they can
scottykilmer 3 weeks ago
Hey Scotty nice vid, I have a 99 Galant that stuttered bad one morning when i started it which made my engine light pop on. Went to the parts store and check it and it said cylinder #2. After a couple hours the light went off until it started to stutter again during acceleration. I tried fuel injector cleaner(stp) which didnt work then Seafoam. They did not work. A guy told me who drove car my injectors seemed clogged. Are these the symptoms? I have rode on E alot. Any advice spark plugs maybe?
kingtim901 1 month ago
@kingtim901 can be many things, from plugs to wires to injectors to engine damage. try this video, pay a mechanic to do it if you don't have equipment and pray you don't need new injectors. Or computer work, those mits eat computers.
scottykilmer 1 month ago
I have a better way of cleaning out the carbon. Run your engine hard. Of course after properly letting it warm up. Like most things, use it or lose it. You need to get your car into the higher revs periodically.
billybobjoe198 1 month ago
Hey Scotty, an update on my comment that my Acura TL 2003 was using too much fuel. I used a cleaner that you get at autozone for 5 bucks and poured it into my gas tank. Now I went from 10 mpg to 19.33. Its a pretty big improvement. The Autozone guys want me to change my oxygen sensors too. Should I do that?
Rodecpt0 1 month ago
Hi Scotty... where did you get this Run Rite complete system and could you tell me how much it cost? Thank you very much : )
michnikats 1 month ago
A bad fuel injector could lead to a misfire correct? Because I have a 95 dodge avenger, and it has a misfire. Not sure what the problem is, a little help maybe? Thanks. -Carlos.
Neverr2Far 1 month ago
Scotty, would adding lacquer cleaner to your fuel tank clean out the injectors? I saw your cool vid on cleaning the catalytic converter with lacquer cleaner. I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with two Cats.
bee0tcch 1 month ago
@bee0tcch yes, it works great, I do that all the time.
scottykilmer 1 month ago
Could it be fuel regulator?
DurtyErk 1 month ago
@DurtyErk sure, that's one of the many possibilities.
scottykilmer 1 month ago
Hey Scotty. I have a 1999 4.2 f150. Getting really bad gas milage! I replaced egr alve, egr solenoid, dpfe sensor and throttle position sensor. Smell of gas in cab at startup and a hard start. Cranks good but slowly fires. Getting codes 1132 1152 401. I also cleaned my ports too as far as I know.
DurtyErk 1 month ago
Hey Scotty! Getting really bad gas mileage lately. 1999 f150 4.2l. I replaced egr valve, dpfe sensor, throttle position sensor and egr solenoid. Getting codes 1132 1152 401. What could this be? Smell of gas in the cab and hard start. It cranks good but slowing fires up.
DurtyErk 1 month ago
@DurtyErk it's running waay too rich, often leaking fuel injectors, check them out first. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 month ago
102 dumb people used fingernail polish remover instead and killed the rail!
nighttrain334 1 month ago
would the battery being low make that happen lol Im a lady
aliydabestest 1 month ago
@aliydabestest it could, places like auto zone test em free though, But lots of things can do that, might as well start with the battery and work up if needed. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 month ago
would the batter
aliydabestest 1 month ago
hey can someone tell please tell me what may be the problem on 96 yukon when you change the spark plug wire and started once died and
aliydabestest 1 month ago
Who could possibly dislike this Video? Anyways....How much can I get one of these for and would you say it's worth it to do this rather than using a fuel additive? Wanna keep 'dem bad boyz clean so I can avoid the "Little car Shop of Horrors" and keep feedin'em mo money!
51MontyPython 1 month ago
@51MontyPython , additives are diluted too much. I got a pressure cleaner from amazon.com for 70 bucks years ago, google that and see if they still sell it.Scotty
scottykilmer 1 month ago
Scotty, So I found your channel randomly by looking at videos of throttle body spacers for my 07 f150 4.6l xlt... anyway, I saw in this video you talked about how this product helps with carbon buildup that might make a vehicle less fuel economical... i also saw another product called seafoam, which is all over youtube, and people put it in through the brake booster / fuel tank / oil.. is this product like the same thing you did here? or is it no good/ not as affective? thanks! Jeff
kurtnin42manson 2 months ago
@kurtnin42manson this works TONS better, injecting it directly into the fuel rail. Others don't clean injectors directly, or are diluted too much. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
@scottykilmer Awesome! One more thing though, I also heard that some people like the carbon build up, because they say that it keeps the air and gas in a tighter space and it can combust the same, but it puts out more horsepower because it has less places to go to, and is more powerful that way... it seems like it could maybe make sense, but i'm not the expert here.. lol... what are your thoughts on this?
kurtnin42manson 1 month ago
@kurtnin42manson that's a bunch of nonsence, carbon build up creates problems, period. Scotty
scottykilmer 1 month ago
@ scottykilmer I have a 2007 chevy impala that show signs of no fuel can ur product help me sir? It's a v6 3.5
macnrell 2 months ago
@macnrell certainly try this cleaning, and change the fuel filter too, then check the fuel pump pressure for a weak pump also. soctty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
can u do this with a Diesel car?
Hypnotisk 2 months ago
@Hypnotisk No, it would blow up. It's only for gasoline engines. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
@scottykilmer I have a 94 c220 Mercedes Benz and it stalls when I stop, is a clogged fuel filter the most probable cause for this?
californiaxfresh 2 months ago
@californiaxfresh no, that's not often the cause, but start there, and if that doesn't work, which I would assume, watch my video "fixing a car that idles poorly" and try all that. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
@scottykilmer scotty, my dad has a corolla thats automatic and after warming up, when he punches the paddle it stalls, i research about cars for the past 5+ years and i still cant figure it out. pls help!!!
theawsomenessatitsbe 2 months ago
would this work on a 2006 dodge ram 2500 5.9l cummins turbo diesel? and if so where can i get this?
unrealerror404 2 months ago
@unrealerror404 NO, you can never do this with a diesel, only with gasoline engines. It would make diesel engines blow up. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
OK im gonna try this and see if it solves my problem ill be back (car starting problems when hot)
Brendaspaperclip 2 months ago
@scottykilmer ok, what if i dont have that kind of tool to clean my fuel injector with, then what?
crackacraig12 2 months ago
@crackacraig12 then pay a mechanic to do it, or try cleaners in the gas tank, like techron, but realize diluted in the tank they don't work nearly as well. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
Here is one.. sold my camaro and drive an aspire to save gas. its getting 200 miles per tank which doesnt seem like much. Changed the fuel filter today and fuel came out of the metal inline black. Will this increase fuel mpg? Also the in line filter I just installed is slightly bigger bit says in and out so I connected it correct and zip tied it What is worse case cenerio for using a different type filter other then the obvious mounting size?
Simbalage21 2 months ago
@Simbalage21 size won't bother it, but it probably won't effect gas mileage any better, cause a clogged filter will generally restrict fuel and make it burn less. But see what happens, I'd advise doing this process in the video to clean the injectors first. Scotty
scottykilmer 2 months ago
I have a 1990 silverado that has a tick in the engine, on the right side down by the exhaust manifold. Do you think it would be the exhaust manifold gasket leaking air? Thats the only thing i can figure
Countryboy1296 3 months ago
@Countryboy1296 depends on the sound, of course. exhausts can tick and leak, but so can sticking valves or hyraulic lifters, any mechanic worth his salt can tell you when he looks at it though. Scotty
scottykilmer 3 months ago
@Countryboy1296
I have a 1991 chevy caprice and had the same exact thing. If i remember right, they have the same engine. Turned out to be a hole in the gasket between head and ex manifold, all the way in the back so it was hard to see. Hope this helps, bro.
crazy4steel 2 months ago
@Countryboy1296 just for the hell of it.....change your oil and filter, leave out 1 quart of oil and add 1 can of "Rislone" oil treatment. I have used this on 3 old cars I have owned and it made the tick go away w/in about 50 miles of driving.....and I didn't have to keep using the Rislone with each oil change. This stuff has been around since the 1940s....but not that many places carry it. I buy mine on ebay. For less than 20 bucks it's definately worth the try
inkey2 2 months ago
hey scotty i have another ? I have 91 k5 blazer and i have after market headers i have bolts in some wholes and i was wondering do bolts go in each hole because i was wondering if that triggered my exhaust leak which i then needed a new heater coil and 2 donut gasket but it still run rough idling badly what can you tell me thanks
YungStar490 3 months ago
@YungStar490 Yes, bolts should go in every hole, if it leaks it will run like crap, effecting the air fuel ratio. Scotty
scottykilmer 3 months ago
Hi i have vw golf gti the airbag light has been on for a while do you how can i fix this?
romta28 3 months ago
@romta28 You would have to find the air bag problem, fix it, and then the light would go off. Often VERY expensive, me, I'd just wear the seat belts and remove the warning bulb. Scotty
scottykilmer 3 months ago
I want one those tools !! Cool Vid
101spacecase 3 months ago
scotty,alison again can't get my question in one box, here' last one, this is the same engine reapair valve gaskets & intake manifold gaskets, after those they said i had a injector leaking i wonder what could have caused that?lol&they had to replace my thermastat i wonder what could have caused that? he said oil from the valveket leak,maybe i guess,but now my car has a jerk runs good okbutt 50 to 60 when giving gas a slight jerk evens off, like a vaucum hose loose ectere should i look
allison481959 3 months ago
hi scotty i have a 95 grand am had the valve cover gasket replaced, & they said i needed a manifold ggasket also, i kind of question that, then they said the fuel injector was leaking,last & what does it leak gas or coolant they replacd it cheap, but i never asked what causes it or what leaks? is 735.00 to much or about right for all that i had done & it was both valve cover gaskets also.
allison481959 3 months ago
@allison481959 they do leak all the time in those old things, have a mechanic smoke leak check the manifold with you watching. If it leaks, you'll see the smoke. Scotty
scottykilmer 3 months ago
I got a car that run just fine. and it's nothing wrong with it. how can I fix that?
nollydolly99 3 months ago 15
@nollydolly99 YOu want something to be wrong? Rather strange request. Scotty
scottykilmer 3 months ago 10
@nollydolly99 let me take it for a spin
Rone170 2 months ago
@nollydolly99 you can fix that by crashing into a lampost and then get skotty to come and fix your wreck.
iglwy 3 weeks ago
Perhaps Maybe just use that bottle thing... But pour lucas in there..
I think Lucas is great never had problems and Marvel mysterie oil is the bomb too
Sea foam.. ehh I would not use that stuff it is too powerful..
200twistatwista 3 months ago
Lucas Fuel injector cleaner goes in gas tank and is oily not like the water solvents woo
Lucas rocks!
200twistatwista 3 months ago
@200twistatwista But it's SOO diluted in the tank, it does not work as strongly as using my method here. Scotty
scottykilmer 3 months ago
My F150 with a 5.4L has HORRIBLE gas mileage, any advice?
dbflyboy917 4 months ago
@dbflyboy917 Yea, don't buy a big truck if you expect good gas mileage, get a small sedan. You can try replacing the MAF sensor, they often go bad and will make bad gas mileage worse though. Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
@scottykilmer Seems reasonable... would the MAF sensor really be going bad, my truck only has ~8500 mi?
dbflyboy917 4 months ago
@dbflyboy917 they can get dirty and need cleaning, but really those things just get bad gas mileage with that big engine. Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
@scottykilmer I see, logical enough.... Thanks for your help, keep the great videos coming...
dbflyboy917 4 months ago
Ok I looked it tup. On amazon.com it cost 98.83 for the cannister. Then u have to buy the correct adapter for you car which they DO NOT SELL individually but in a set for 241.35 or u can buy them both and save a few for 340.18. Also when u buy them both it comes with a book of instrcutions. good luck DYI
sokejigga 4 months ago
EZ, just remove the fuel rail and injector. Then spay injector with brake cleaner and wait until it dry and reinstall them. If your car is old, make sure you replace rubber sealant for the injectors.
hom2fu 4 months ago
YEAH, but that lil machine cost $138...!!!
krlos1556 4 months ago
@krlos1556 60 bucks last time I priced it, it's just a cannister after all with a gauge on it. Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
@scottykilmer tell me where did u find it for $60 thanks
krlos1556 4 months ago
@krlos1556 amazon.com Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
@srtxsara weak stuff, and diluted in the gas tank, it does little. Scotty
scottykilmer 4 months ago
I will back any of run rite's products I used them working as a hood tech at an Oil change place a few years ago And I can say that I did see an improvement There was one time where a lady had run her car dry on oil we put a oil in ran Run rite's engine cleaner and it actually stopped the top end ticking it had, Im not saying that its a dump in your engine and fix everything but that was the moment that I knew the products 100% worked
TMFW 5 months ago
Scotty how do we get and were .To get the tools you use.Thinking of starting a garage.I think your a knowlagable mechinic.
chaser8tail 5 months ago
I'd like to see some before and after.Also, I know Diesels aren't so convenient as to have the fuel rail, would the solution itself work?I could pipe that stuff right into the inlet of the injection pump and run it through no problem and I wouldn't even have to buy the whole canister setup.
heliarche 6 months ago
awesome tool ! need to get one !
MrGTR1988 6 months ago
its almost like orange fanta, but it doesn't smell like orange fanta!
bran1har 6 months ago
replaced the mas s. , sounds and rides a hell of alot better!!! now i have to work on po420 (cat) but hoping itll clear up. whats your take..
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
@EncinitasLokal try cleaning the cat as I show in another video "Fixing Po420 inefficient catalytic converter code" on the scottykilmer channel. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
hey scottie why dont you smoke another one
vanaydunn 6 months ago
cleaned off with "crc maf sensor cleaner".. still the same. on monday mark will be ordering a new sensor and installing it. if that doesnt work he said he wants to run a fuel pressure test.
~joey 4m SD,CA
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
one side of it was caked (small prong) ...
are those codes emission problems?
~Joey 4m SD,CA
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
@EncinitasLokal Then clean it off or replace it. All codes are emissions related in one way or anther. But I would start with the MAF sensor first. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
Mark Pulled these: P0171,p0100,p0110,p0420. . . . still in the shop.
~Joey 4m SD,CA
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
@EncinitasLokal I would start with the mass airflow sensor, it could trip those other codes. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
im going in tomarrow(Thurs.) to talk with mark, so i'll let you know what he says. i'll let you know whats up. i hope its not my tranny, ive worked hard and long to pay my car off "/
thanks for your help scotty!
-J 4m SD,CA
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
just noticed this... when in park, i go to rev the engine, i hear a sputtering sound and the limiter doesnt go passed the idling point(maybe just a budge) and then very quickly it gets over it and revs up normal. this happens only when the acelorator is pushed down say 25%.if i gently push it down little by little..it revs normally.
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
Where could i buy the run rite tool scotty,and does the cleaner come with run rite?
TheShogun93 6 months ago
@TheShogun93 I got my cleaner from the company free when I was trying the system out. Places like amazon.com can sell you the device, just google "fuel injector pressure cleaning tool." The cleaning solution is separate and many different ones can be used with the tool. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
@scottykilmer I own a 2004 Chevy Impala with 3.4 engine and after scanning the car I goot a PO401 code with means "Insufficient Flow To EGR" , so a friiend reccomended that I change The EGR Valve and I did and erased the code but after driving about 3 miles The Check Engine Light came back on. I noticed my friend didnt unclog any valves and didnt take off the throttle body like I hearing others reccommend. Can you advize me on what to do?
BlackFreemasonsSuck 6 months ago
@BlackFreemasonsSuck Often you have to remove the intake manifold and clean all the small holes inside to fix that code, those holes are tiny and clog up with carbon over time. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
@scottykilmer Gee Thanks! and you remember we are talking about a 2004 Chevy Impala with a 3.4 engine right? just to make sure!
BlackFreemasonsSuck 6 months ago
@BlackFreemasonsSuck yes, Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
not a turbo, im not into speed. it is looking like a trans problem.. but will mention the idea of a weak fuel pump..
thanks scotty!
joey 4m SD.CA
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
mark is a good guy.. just gotta catch him on his good days.. so when i get to him at the right time, ill be able to fully explain myself to him. what type of fuel should the '02 toy. celica gt ?
-joey
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
@EncinitasLokal if it's non turbo, regular gas. If it's turbo, high test. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
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EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
scott, i work at a smog shop.. my problem is, i have a hard time explaining my car troubles to the Tech. im asking for 2nd opinions and some tips ")
Muchisimo Gracias!!!
Joey 4m SD.CA
EncinitasLokal 6 months ago
@EncinitasLokal any real tech can explain anything to a person if they really understand what they're talking about. The burden is more on the tech explaining problems, not the other way round. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
Why not buy Seafoam?
benefactionhindrance 6 months ago
@benefactionhindrance this works much better, pouring stuff in the tank or intake vacuum doesn't run it through the fuel injectors and clean it as strongly. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
i have the contraption but i need the solution. does any one know where i can buy one? name of it? an online link to it? thanks!
btevoxboy6835 6 months ago
@btevoxboy6835 you can use all kinds of stuff, I often use just lacquer thinner now. scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
well , it sounds great sir the only problem witch fuse control my ford freestar 2006 gas pump ? do i can do it without plug it off
youssefqazwsx 6 months ago
@youssefqazwsx go to the owner's manual, it will show you there, as ford doesn't label fuses with names, but numbers and letters you have to match to the owner's manual. You can also get the manual online at fords site. Scotty
scottykilmer 6 months ago
blazerpounds comment is amazing, great response! Still laughing!
flamesurfer 6 months ago
If you have any questions about gas mileage, do a burnout in your v6 mustang to the neighbors house next door and ask him
blazerpounds 6 months ago 9
Can I add toluene to my gas tank to clean out my system?
tac2791 6 months ago
I can clean this better with my asshole
tac2791 6 months ago
I really want to fart in his face
KriegBoy 7 months ago
This seems like a great idea, but the expense of buying all that may be too much, I quess I'll just buy some injector cleaner. hehe
tigergreg8 7 months ago
@tigergreg8 yea, but it doesn't work that well when diluted into the gas tank. Scotty
scottykilmer 7 months ago
How much the tools worth??
red666A 7 months ago
scotty, i know people may have asked you before, but how much is this?
(09' Chevy Silverado 5.3L v8)
Please and THANK YOU! :D
Tungsten23 8 months ago
@Tungsten23 go to amazon.com and type in "fuel injector pressure cleaner" and you'll find one for 70 bucks or so. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
@scottykilmer I looked it up on Amazon. About $175 to $500. That buys a lot of Seafoam!
BerkeleyGang 7 months ago
@BerkeleyGang Na, i got one there for 69 bucks a couple years ago. It' sjust a simple cannister with hoses going in with air pressure from your compressor and a hose going out, with a simple valve and gauge inside. Scotty
scottykilmer 7 months ago
Scotty, I found oily looking fluid in my fuel injector terminals that connect them to the electrical system, i dont think it's good, do you know what could cause this?
xxxHERPERxxx 8 months ago
@xxxHERPERxxx if it's gasoline, they're leaking. but some guys put dielectrical grease on those terminals, and that's normal then. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
@scottykilmer well it's only on two of the injectors
xxxHERPERxxx 8 months ago
@xxxHERPERxxx perhaps those two were changed at some point and grease was put on them. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
@TheCanadian951 it's a decent cleaner. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
In my experience as a mechanic, this is the only way to clean your fuel injectors that will actually make a difference in the way the engine performs.
Those other bottles that you just pour in your fuel tank and drive away don't do a thing other than drain your wallet.
Great video though. Sometimes it can be a real pain in the ass if you don't have a fitting on the fuel rail to attach it to.
eltrouble 8 months ago
yeah right ur just lookig for a way to show off your mustang
smithandwessern 8 months ago
is it possible to drill a few extra holes and stick some extra fuel injectors in with a bottle of fuel in a convenient place connected to a high pressure pump - and is it possible to drill some more holes with fans/dyson vacuum cleaner pulling air in from over the hood to increase combustion?
i know it sounds funny but would be great to know the possibilities / risks,
thanks in advance,
peace
abz2000123 8 months ago 6
@abz2000123 NO, that would be insane. Those things are engineered to work the way they are designed, you can't mess with their flow pattern. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
@abz2000123 YES! You can.. you need alot heat to do it.. i suggest a propane torch.. but be carefull adding holes with it.. make sure the car is off and the fuse relay is taken out
Lotus49b 8 months ago
@abz2000123 The extra injection holes, I'd almost say sure, but you'd have to heavily modify the engine computer to handle twice the injectors, or switch the plugs over when you switched injectors.Not sure of repercussions but I think it could work.Could damage engine computer and other fuel components.As far as the vacuum cleaner, it sounds like you want a turbo, if that's the case, you're better off getting a real one that's made for your particular engine.
heliarche 6 months ago
@abz2000123 LOL !!
eemarko 5 months ago
helo from mexico i like your videos are good thanks
echaculpas2010 8 months ago
i got a 88 bronco 2 been working on it for a while idling rouf put
new spark plugs wires cap rotor wires compressing test 3 and 4
cyl are low rest are good had machanic cleaned fuil injectors got
better but still a bit rough got bosh spark plugs they said put motorcraft
in instead gap em cause bosh are pre set and drained a quart of oil out
put a quart of lucas oil in runs better after that i think i got a wrist pin making
nois had it for like 3 monthes any tips would be great
David000531 8 months ago
@David000531 Baby it is my advice, if the wrist pins are wearing out the engine is on its last legs anyway. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
where can i get the kit the run right injector cleaner thanks
12344richard 8 months ago
hey scotty, ive been in the military and my 2003 ford f250 (i know about the dredful ford sparkplug problems unfortunately ) truck has been left at times without driving for up to 7 months and still havent drove it but to the store once in a while, while home, it doesnt want to start, you think it just needs cleaning or could it be injector fail ?
therockkkkher 8 months ago
@therockkkkher Try cleaning the system AFTER changing the fuel filter. I use a gallon of lacquer thinner in the tank myself. Also, try using starting fluid just to get it going at first. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
@scottykilmer thanks scotty !!! im sorry i dont know this but where do i spray starting fluid in a fuel injected vehicle ? and i thought i heard you say that fuel pumps can go bad by using too much chemicls and additives, isnt a whole gallon of lacquer thin in 1/4 full tank a bit too much ? would really appreciate a reply, thanks !!!
therockkkkher 8 months ago
@therockkkkher Not if the system is really dirty. I've been doing it for years, the thinner is more or less like high octane fuel, burns REALLY clean and hot. But doesn't mess with anything in the engine. Scotty
scottykilmer 8 months ago
@scottykilmer Is there a specific type of thinner you used? Toluene specific? Ive been debating trying this out in my 03 Chevy Silverado 1500
jfolck1886 8 months ago
Hello would bad fuel injectors cause a malibu with a 3100 V6 to tick. Only when warmed up? I have videos on my page.-Thanks
Hybridlancer2000 8 months ago
@Hybridlancer2000 As injectors age, they often click when they warm up. If it runs OK, it means nothing though.
scottykilmer 8 months ago
cool but you should of drove away with the stang instead of stopping XD lol
swat305GINO 8 months ago