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Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by 2aces(m): 11:10am On Aug 10, 2017 |
Hello carlanders, as i pick it from the streets, i bring to you guys. A friend of mine normally add about a litter or two of paint thinner to his fuel tank after each fill up. When confronted, he told me his mechanic adviced him to do so, that paint thinner helps clean the injector, even better than the regular injector cleaners in the market. Now, am not the kind of person that follow people blindly, so am seeking your opinion on this, expecially from those who have tried it. Thanks yall.
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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Nobody: 12:48pm On Aug 10, 2017 |
The more time I spend on Nairaland the more I start to realize how good imported cars turn to scrap after a few years in Nigeria. 41 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by micklplus(m): 12:58pm On Aug 10, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: You couldnt have said it better!! 10 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Inception(m): 1:31pm On Aug 10, 2017 |
2aces: That thing and the rubber seals used in fuel injector systems are simply sworn enemies! unfortunately it is the seals that end up dying in the war. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by 2aces(m): 4:21pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
Thats very correct bro 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Iolo(m): 7:32pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Nobody: 7:54pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
Inception: And then unmeasured fuel will enter the combustion chamber and end up in the catalytic converter which will eventually catch fire. Then it'll be blamed on poor grandmother in the village that followed them to the city and doesn't want their progress. Worse is to blame it on the poor manufacturer. "That motor no strong at all, na only 6 months I use the thing before e pafuka". 28 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by diportivo: 9:43pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: 11 Likes
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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by erico2k2(m): 11:33pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:give the dear car 3 months it will sound like cassava Engine, from fuel to grease ahahah 2 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by 2aces(m): 9:26am On Aug 15, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:You mean to tell me its like a situation of enjoying ill gotten wealth for a day and dieing the next |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by king406(m): 1:44pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: 1 Like
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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by 2aces(m): 12:09am On Aug 23, 2017 |
erico2k2: 1 Like |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by 0b100100111: 6:54am On Aug 23, 2017 |
That's a No No! It's more advisable to add 2cups of grinded kolanut. That I know lubricates the gearbox efficiently. |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by gentlechyke(m): 6:57am On Aug 23, 2017 |
Why will someone use thinner when Whiz product is there to do a nice job on your engine. Check my profile and contact if you wish to be a wholesaler or retailer. Wide range of engine friendly products |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by muller101(m): 7:04am On Aug 23, 2017 |
That thinner will wash all the rust and other unwanted material in the tank and it will result in blocking his nozzles 1 Like |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by iyisco2001(m): 7:07am On Aug 23, 2017 |
Kazeems and their deadly advices. 4 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by theboss56: 7:13am On Aug 23, 2017 |
What the mechanic told you is true. I do use thinner ones in a blue moon and not always, when you use it, you will see the difference in your car movement. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by chakula: 7:23am On Aug 23, 2017 |
It will clear all the stains in the injector. |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by suavetony(m): 7:29am On Aug 23, 2017 |
Apart from damaging your pump, injector and seals, thinner is not safe at all because of high % VOC content. Please google and read the safety data sheet (SDS)...you will understand better! 1 Like |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by diportivo: 7:30am On Aug 23, 2017 |
theboss56: u will buy another engine once in a blue moon too 8 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Rebirth(m): 7:35am On Aug 23, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Sir, God bless you sir. I took the words out of my mouth before I could even think it... 2 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by royallord1(m): 7:37am On Aug 23, 2017 |
one thing that bugs my thoughts is how this our naija mechanics get their ideas from.... imagine putting thinner in ur fuel tank... u are obviously THINNING the life span of that engine.... its only naija mechanic that will tell you this and that has no use in a car.... a car they did not produce... i remember one messed up electrician that in the course of changing my bad AC fan wanted to disconnect the fan from the thermostart all becos it only allows the fan to work when the temprature raises... my guy said the thermostart is useless and connecting it direct is the RIGHT THING TO DO.. . AHHH KAZEEM... 4 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by drnoel: 7:37am On Aug 23, 2017 |
2aces: Obviously a ticking time bomb. Tick tack tick tack! 1 Like |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by kennymotors(m): 7:42am On Aug 23, 2017 |
2aces:I was in my friend's mechanic workshop,servicing injector nuzzle,he removed it and soak it inside bottle of tinner ,pls do not spoil your car by adding tinner in your petrol 2 Likes |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by omoiyalayi(m): 7:45am On Aug 23, 2017 |
Thinner works well on carburetor I used to use it on my car before and it's ok Even mechanics use it to clean carburetor so they always recommend it to their customer Happy birthday to me Please show me some love 5 Likes
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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Nobody: 7:46am On Aug 23, 2017 |
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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by symbianDON(m): 7:53am On Aug 23, 2017 |
speaking from experience, paint thinner will damage the rubber seals in your fuel pathway. try this simple experiment, get a little quantity of paint thinner in a small container, get a piece of rubber and leave it in the thinner for a while and see what happens to the rubber. 1 Like |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by symbianDON(m): 7:56am On Aug 23, 2017 |
alphadux1:petrol is made up of aliphatic hydrocarbons and is quite unlike toluene and benzene which are aromatic hydrocarbons. they aren't alike and certainly don't have the same properties. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Nobody: 8:04am On Aug 23, 2017 |
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