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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Ten06(m): 8:16am On Aug 23, 2017

Inception:
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.

Aptly said, thinner doesn't go well with most fuel pump

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Lilimax(f): 8:21am On Aug 23, 2017

2aces:
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.

Don't join him. It dangerous! shocked

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A thinner could be White Spirit, Turpentine, Kerosine or combination of Organic solvents depending on the
type of paint you want to thin down.
If peradventure you buys a thinner that contains MIBK (Methy Iso-butyl ketone), consider the plastic part of that injector written off cos
this chemical will attack it badly embarassed

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Lilimax(f): 8:22am On Aug 23, 2017

Ten06:
Aptly said, thinner doesn't go well with most fuel pump

True!

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Lilimax(f): 8:22am On Aug 23, 2017

Don't join him. It dangerous! shocked

A thinner could be White Spirit, Turpentine, Kerosine or combination of Organic solvents depending on the
type of paint you want to thin down.
If peradventure you buys a thinner that contains MIBK (Methy Iso-butyl ketone), consider the plastic part of that injector written off cos
this chemical will attack it badly embarassed

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by leuelliot(m): 8:48am On Aug 23, 2017*

Ten06:
Aptly said, thinner doesn't go well with most fuel pump

Bruv i had to buy an $800 fuel pump because i started dabbling with xylene. It slowly but steadily killed the original. The right thing is for the authorities to import PMS with RON 98 aka Premium gasoline

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Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Buffalo2(m): 8:56am On Aug 23, 2017

royallord1:
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...

I just don't know their problems with thermostats, they don't seem to like that device or hear the word "thermostat" at all.

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by zukky79: 11:38am On Aug 23, 2017

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Taiwo20(m): 12:38pm On Aug 23, 2017

there a video on Youtube about using this. Alhough, this is done when servicing the engine to clean out slugs etc

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by chris81964(m): 7:14pm On Jul 12, 2020*

2aces:
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.

People use it to clean catalytic converters. You only do it once. I ran it on two cars I owned and it was a one time event 1 gallon to 15 gallons of gasoline. Did not turn the check engine light off but I am sure the engine was cleaner. There are videos on YouTube that talk about it

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by xristos(m): 4:43pm On Jul 13, 2020

It may be wrong theoretically because uve not tried it....but i dont think it's all wrong...some people have proven it right practically.

But the thing is ...dont keep it in the gas tank like a fuel......pour it in and burn it immediately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TnAk6etxJk

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by Raypappi: 3:44pm On Dec 26, 2022

It's better to use fuel injector cleaner on a half tank of fuel than using thinner.

Re: Using "Paint Thinner" As Injector Cleaner by 2aces(op): 9:21pm On Jan 02, 2023

Raypappi:
It's better to use fuel injector cleaner on a half tank of fuel than using thinner.

So many conflicting ideas, but the fact remains the same, thinner is bad for car engines when routinely used, but can increase performance if the engine is on it's way out already.

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