$3 FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING! How to DIY fuel injector service for almost no money!

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After getting a quote for $80 to have my injectors cleaned locally, I set out to get similar results at home for far less money. In this video, I show you how I did it, and the steps to take to clean and rebuild your own fuel injectors for practically no money!
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@davidgraham7646 Жыл бұрын

This is the most sensible solution I've seen.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I brainstormed for a bit on the easiest way to run fluid with some pressure without adapters and hose clamps, and this came out on top. Glad you can find it useful!

@MonkeyPunchZPoker 6 ай бұрын

I spent $50 on a 2L sonic cleaner (Vevor brand) specifically to clean my injectors while the engine was apart. It was a little tricky to make sure the inside cavity was filled with cleaner instead of air, but when that's done you put an injector in a zip lock and fill it with enough cleaner to fully submerge it. Then you fill the cleaner with hot water, put the zip lock in, and let it do its thing for 5 minutes (one injector at a time). They came out like new inside and out. Probably over kill but worth it IMO.

@tinygaragefab 6 ай бұрын

I also have an ultrasonic and do basically the same thing if the injectors are really old or unknown condition. They definitely bubble for a while before they fill with cleaner.

@joshrandall3632 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. First one I've seen that even mentioned the filter baskets. One thing I'll add is you can attach a hose to the nozzle end and push everything out of the inlet side. It's unlikely, but if you do get a piece of debris in the injector that is bigger than the holes in the nozzle, this will still get rid of it.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks for the tip!

@SunofYork Жыл бұрын

Superb ..I love doing a great job super cheaply ! I have a couple of million in the bank, but doing this kind of thing gives me a BUZZ and a feeling of accomplishment !

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! I certainly don't have stacks if cash like that, but I'm glad to find creative ways to do things on a budget.

@matthewzorn1595 8 ай бұрын

Hats off to you sir, for not letting currency reduce you to the ways of this world.. Oh and if you need help with the millions, I have a Tahoe and two daughters that know just what to do with it 😬

@puppypower5187 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to explain your process, and for making this video. I wish I had seen this before I spent $$$ on a kit!

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wish I made this video years ago, but I wasn't really in the youtube game back then. Glad it could help a little bit.

@sasybear8983 Жыл бұрын

Great demo! I'd probably let them soak for a while to totally dissolve any gunk or varnish & repeat the flushing. Love the screen replacement, never knew they made them.

@Gerardus1970 Жыл бұрын

Just on the battery... the injector determines the current draw which will be the same whether you use a 12V battery pack or a car battery so you can certainly use a car battery.

@JGott0001 5 ай бұрын

Yep. The injector is the load (resistance), and ohm’s law current = voltage/resistance. So, it is important to check that the injectors operate at the battery’s voltage 12VDC. Also, injectors are pulsed, so they have a low duty cycle. Leaving them on continuously could overheat the solenoid inside.

@danielpaulson786 Ай бұрын

Nice job.very creative .I will use this today on some injectors I have.thank you

@bobbuilder5362 2 жыл бұрын

On side feed injectors you can use a similar method for back flushing the injectors. Simply remove the plunger and slide the syringe over the injector, I use a can of carby cleaner through the outlet of the syringe connected with some vacuum hard line. Could use your method by cutting end off syringe and use the plunger to create pressure as you do.

@CJ-mx8ij 3 ай бұрын

Very cool and simple!!!

@bigsparky8888 Жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT...GOOD SLEUTHING BRO!!!

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@caseykittel Жыл бұрын

9:50 would be a great idea to spray out any fiber from the q tip with air before you press the filter in. Because If any fibers are left behind they will probably get stuck in the injector nozzle.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a good point. 👍 thanks!

@brentrlarson4153 Жыл бұрын

Thx think I might have injector issues. Liked the info got 89 351w I just had the upper intake off wish I would have done this

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

That's the worst, having out everything together and then realizing there might be a problem. My Toyotas almost always have a reusable metal gasket on the upper intake, so it's usually not a huge deal for me. The US vehicles almost never do this, which sucks.

@speedtracker100 Жыл бұрын

A very good idea, thx!

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@thomastorre8352 Жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@bayoutrapper3782 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video, thanks. God bless.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@micsmarvelousmusic8686 Жыл бұрын

Been putting off my fuel injector job for awhile Got them pulled today Glad I found your slick technique to clean Hope all goes back together easier than getting them out😢

@micsmarvelousmusic8686 Жыл бұрын

Really the best FI cleaning vid I've seen👍 Ty

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Glad I could help.

@emmanueljaiyeoba3659 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps you with your own injectors some day.

@keungmarkmark8565 Жыл бұрын

It sound very simple,the tool you bought are in the Amazon department,it is best to take a photo

@robrich8294 Ай бұрын

Great video and very informative!! Yours was measured in 6x3x13.1 mm is your measurements for your car. My car is a 2016 Subaru Forester. On Amazon it shows options to buy 4 -8 fuel filter baskets that comes with that basket fuel injector basket removal tool. It made it sound like the fuel injector filter baskets were all the same. Obviously not and you pointed that out but Amazon did not. It goes to show you how crooked this world is in ripping you off. (4) 2016 Subaru Forester fuel injectors are $500. I never knew you could rebuild these and never replaced one. I look forward to getting my car fixed as it has 84k miles and from 31-32 mpg it guzzles gas bad at 16-18 mpg which is pitiful. I put air filter, changed oil, plugs, etc.

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video, and I hope you find all the success in cleaning your injectors. It may have you cursing at times, but the reward and lessons learned are usually worth any frustration had while doing a job yourself.

@user-hd1qx2bd1r Жыл бұрын

Good cleaning, especially at only $4 !!!

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I enjoy finding new ways to do things effective and cheap.

@davidwillis5016 6 күн бұрын

Thanks

@ecurbyhprum1043 10 ай бұрын

When I clean mine they were almost dead. I blew cleaner both directions through the injector. When I was finished they were like new (as far as I'm concerned)

@closertothetruth9209 3 ай бұрын

i used one of those corded 7.5v 0.500mA power packs it worked, i have used car batteries but i did notice the injector warm up in my hand. even at 9v dc at .75amps they get warm IF you accidentally leave it on, ended up using a momentary on switch from a windrcreen washer kit i had lying around, i destroyed an injector trying to remove the bucket screen so im just buy the tool. i think theres a fine line between a screw that is just right and one that just ruins your day, it was a very good injector too lucky i have spares im going to get more used injectors that i can practice removing these screens LOL

@tylerkimdura6690 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!

@tinygaragefab 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's the most efficient/easiest method in my opinion.

@Sagemeister007 3 ай бұрын

Very clever and my favorite i've seen so far. what type of pattern spray are you looking for? a stream or a misty spray? thanks.

@tinygaragefab 2 ай бұрын

Generally some sort of misty spray is the result you should seek. That atomizes the fuel so that it ignites easier and burns more efficiently.

@hermannpuntigam8582 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@cnhz01 Жыл бұрын

wow! And you can sort of perform a pressure test too!

@cnhz01 Жыл бұрын

for leaks

@tinygaragefab 3 жыл бұрын

Now, let me be the first to admit that this is not a replacement for a professional ultrasonic clean and test, but when you're on a budget, it's hard to beat!

@GaryLabandter 10 ай бұрын

An Ultrasonic cleaner would not penetrate the injector..🤔

@tinygaragefab 10 ай бұрын

In a professional ultrasonic cleaner, the pintle tips are submerged into the solution and cycled automatically while the ultrasonic does its thing. So yes, it would penetrate the injector because it is being cycled on and off while submerged. It's pretty cool, actually. We had one in the engine shop at one of my last jobs. I used it all the time.

@sequoiagaia8644 Ай бұрын

Want to ask you, this link for filter baskets are for 22RE? Thank you so much

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

The filters are by dimension, not specifically model. However, these are from an 80's Toyota 3SFE, so there is a good chance they would also fit a 22RE. But measure yours to be sure, that's the only way to know.

@adama9813 Жыл бұрын

Are you running the negative directly to the 9v battery? Just curious as my switch doesn't have a negative Just positive in and out.... appreciate your help

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Yes. The injector needs both, but you only need a switch in one of the leads. Could be on either positive or negative. As long as you can complete the circuit, it will work.

@antiricergt Жыл бұрын

Will this work for aftermarket injectors? Im currently installing braided fuel hose on my Turbo foxbody and got dirt in the 80lb deka injectors that I need to clean out. I also need to clean the hoses from when I cut them with a cutoff wheel if you have a video showing that. Im going to see if I can find the filter baskets for my injectors.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Should work for any injector. I don't have any videos on braided lines, because I generally don't use them. I use the push type with clamps for my FI installs. I show it in my C-10 video, Episode 7 at around the 15-minute mark.

@antiricergt Жыл бұрын

@@tinygaragefab Thank you for the info I’ll check out that video

@olenaerhardt7725 Жыл бұрын

There are some fuel injectors with larger inlets on the top, like 4x New Fuel Injectors for 2001-2002 Saturn SW2 SL2 SC2 1.9L I4 25178967 25178968 4Pcs Fuel Injectors For 2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire Chevy Cavalier 2.2L 832-11211 I bought the kit shown in this film, the o-rings fit, but the filter baskets seem to be too small, they could go inside of the inlet opening down and you can't tape them. Do you know what it is and how to chenge the filter baskets in those injectors? Thank you for your film.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

I mentioned the critical dimensions that you need to measure for and buy the filters based on the correct size for those injectors.

@olenaerhardt7725 Жыл бұрын

@@tinygaragefab I'm afraid those particular injectors don't have any micro filters. I'm curious what is instead. I'll use the micro filters for another set which is Rochester injectors (6 holes!). Those do have the micro filter baskets. Thank you for your replay.

@edwincolar7646 Ай бұрын

is this method good for all domestic vehicles or for some models I have a 2006 chevy avalanche and a 1989 chevy corvette

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

This process should work for both of those vehicles.

@Biden_is_demented 2 жыл бұрын

That hammer is narly! :)

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

It is also well used. Lol

@thomasgeraghty5374 11 ай бұрын

94 f150, rebult engine. 180k on old ejectors. Should I buy new or rebuild?

@tinygaragefab 11 ай бұрын

If they still actuate and spray good, I'd keep them. The injectors on my '98 4Runner with 330k miles are original and work flawlessly.

@thomasgeraghty5374 11 ай бұрын

@Tiny Garage Fabrication thankyou for your reply. They are a offal price new, Motorcraft $124 each. I just had my engine rebored and new guts in her. The ole toyota is a great machine you have

@GingersUniteHD 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man where’d you get the o ring kit?

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

I got these o-rings from Rock Auto. O-rings are fairly universal. They should be available from most auto parts stores. Amazon is another good place.

@teresajohnson472 Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight also carries a nice o ring kit

@jaredbokousky9656 2 жыл бұрын

so how would one know that its clean enough to work properly within the car? Cause ive seen injectors that either stream the liquid out or it comes out as a mist, which way is right?

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

That depends on the injector, actually. Take a look at the end, where the fuel comes out. If there is just a single hole with a little pin in it, then it's going to shoot a stream. If there are multiple holes, the stream will become more of a mist. A popular upgrade to older cars is to use newer injectors with 8 or 12 holes. This makes more of a mist (better atomization) and helps performance. The injectors in this video have a single hole, so it just gets a stream. I will be upgrading to 12-hole injectors when I swap my ECU for a Speeduino.

@GraeSkyeStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks for sharing!!

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

This injector info applies to vans as well. I'll be updating my 3Y injectors also when I swap ECU to Speeduino and add a TURBO!

@GraeSkyeStudio 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinygaragefab can’t wait to see how that all turns out. I’ve been wondering if updating my injectors would give me a bit more power. I don’t know much about it though, so I’d have to do the research.

@anthonybostwick163 Жыл бұрын

Will this help with p0174

@smooveking773 Жыл бұрын

i have a toyota 2002 avalon how do i know what size Micro Filter?

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

I had to pull mine out and measure them with a cheap caliper. I wish there was an easier way. 😞

@VentureWelding Жыл бұрын

SERIOUS QUESTION: Why is this setup with the canister so different than just simply adding a couple quarts of B12 cleaner directly to an EMPTY fuel tank and letting it idle?

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

This way, you can change the o-rings and strainer baskets. Also lets you know if the injector is actuating or not. When it's fully installed and the car is running, it's hard to tell if the injector is working. That's what the issue was in my Talon that had me chasing my tail for months. I was certain that the fuel injectors were working, but after I finally pulled them, I found out that they were all dead.

@davidcheshire1074 Жыл бұрын

Well summed up!

@tombruce6398 Ай бұрын

Is it possible to clean a non electric injector with the seringe method such as in my diesel engine

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

I actually don't know for sure. Since diesel injectors generally operate at a MUCH higher pressure than gas injectors, I don't know if this method would create enough pressure or flow to do much. For the cost, I'd say it's worth a try, but I cannot say if it's effective or not.

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

@cesarburnout2145 5 ай бұрын

I want to use brake cleaner, do you think it is better internally?

@tinygaragefab 5 ай бұрын

It will most likely break up varnish faster, but could wreck any softer plastics or seals that may be inside the injector. I don't know what's in your injector, so I can't say much except: "try at your own risk."

@vanhap Жыл бұрын

Nice job, what vehicle did these injectors come out of? where are new o-rings sourced? btw you don't really need the momentary switch just tap the wires be fine for one care unless you already have a momentary switch handy

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

These injectors are from a Camry 5SFE engine. I got the o-rings from Rock Auto and the filters from Amazon.

@nukultantikul1735 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use w40 oil to clean it instead?

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

WD-40 isn't much of a solvent. You'd be better off with isopropyl alcohol. But for a couple bucks, a bottle of injector cleaner is easy to get.

@machines4life450 Жыл бұрын

@@tinygaragefab ya brake cleaner is only like 7-10 bucks

@mohe81 11 ай бұрын

Too many amps will burn the injectors? Arent amps rather a principle off "pull" than of "push"? Meaning the injectors just pull as much as they need, no matter if you have 1A or 20A? Thats what I thought at least.

@tinygaragefab 11 ай бұрын

Technically, you are correct. I guess I should have described it as availability to amps. Imagine the injector coil is shorted,or you make a mistake and short the test leads, and it has 1A from a 9V battery vs 450A from a whole car battery. One is far less likely to become a red hot disaster in your hands and potentially lead to some serious burns.

@theoxygen.559 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be done with 2002-2005 hyundai Sonata?

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

Should work just fine with those injectors. I believe 2002-2005 is before they went to direct injection, so there should be no issues. Good luck! 👍

@theoxygen.559 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinygaragefab Thanks man, but I'm here trying to find the baskets and I'm not seeing them, if I do, are the basket universal sizes?

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

They are not exactly universal, but there are only a few sizes. Pull one out and measure the diameter at top and and overall length, then order that size. For example 6mm x 13.8mm is a pretty common size. Should be something like that. Easy to find on Amazon.

@cleteguffin7598 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the switch and syringes?

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

I got the syringes at Walmart and the switch from my toolbox drawer. Switches like this can be found at most auto parts stores and probably Walmart as well if the have an automotive section. It would be by the fuses, wires, and bulbs.

@LumumbaJaKusa 8 ай бұрын

What is the link to your too box? Lol, I couldn’t resist

@LumumbaJaKusa 8 ай бұрын

Good video, very helpful- thank you very much.

@lagunafishing 9 ай бұрын

Are those diesel injectors? Regular gas tends to act as it's own solvent so rarely get carbon build up.

@tinygaragefab 9 ай бұрын

Regular gas. It doesn't carbon up, but it turns to varnish, especially ethanol blend gasoline. And when that sticks in an injector, it can totally keep the pintle from moving, rendering the whole injector useless.

@richardparis8738 2 жыл бұрын

Mine just came out

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Right on. Maybe they weren't the right size?

@ayshortier Ай бұрын

$80 to clean fuel injectors? Were they going to remove and install or spray with a system?

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

That was just to run the injectors through their machine after I removed them. I can't imagine what they would ask if they had to remove and replace!

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

That was just to run the injectors through their machine after I removed them. I can't imagine what they would ask if they had to remove and replace!

@tinygaragefab Ай бұрын

That was just to run the injectors through their machine after I removed them. I can't imagine what they would ask if they had to remove and replace!

@ayshortier Ай бұрын

Might as well just buy the 505 super injector cleaner and leave them in and run.

@FixItYerself 2 жыл бұрын

what car?

@tinygaragefab 2 жыл бұрын

This process works on pretty much all standard injectors. These particular ones were from a 1985 Toyota Celica, 22RE engine.

@vincentlee2460 Жыл бұрын

U need to use ultrasound to clean deep inside the injector. Doing like this is not going to clean much.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

I have an ultrasonic, but that wouldn't fit the $5 theme of this particular video. And having done it both ways, this certainly does a good enough job.

@dw4940 Жыл бұрын

How much disassembly would you do to clean injections in an ultrasonic? And what solvent would you recommend?

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

For Ultrasonic, don't disassemble the injectors. Basically submerge the pintle (outlet end) and run the ultrasonic. You dont really want the actual electrical parts submerged. With a battery and switch, cycle the injector a bunch while it is submerged and the ultrasonic is on. As for cleaning fluid...use whatever you want that will break up old fuel crud. I would use the cheap injector cleaner like I did in the video.

@westlee9334 Жыл бұрын

The point he makes in the video is that this method is best if ON A BUDGET. Not everyone can afford ultrasonic cleaners or brand new fuel injectors when money is tight.

@andrewhigdon8346 Жыл бұрын

For the first few seconds I thought I had accidentally clicked on “how to evade behavioral injections at the mental ward”. I thought he was wearing a straightjacket with the facility’s logo on it and that corner was his “safe” corner. Actually I think I nailed that last part. Funny how people will fabricate a fake wall to present an appearance of organization, cleanliness, harmony, or affiliation with a more widely known and accepted entity. Sometimes to comic relief.

@tinygaragefab Жыл бұрын

Searched for your channel, couldn't find anything. Show me how it's done right before falsely diagnosing your own internal issues on me.