Enufr Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I have a 2012 Ford Transit connect 2.0l the van has close to 180000 miles on it, and it seems to idle sort of rough, changed spark plugs, air filter, and oil it helped but I’m convinced the injectors are dirty from wear and tear the van is a work van used for landscaping. My questions are when replacing injectors do I have to do any type of programming after? And what brands can I use instead of motor craft if that’s what ford sells? I don’t have time to clean the injectors have to do it in one day and only on a Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donuts Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Try running a couple bottles of Chevron Techron concentrate through it before changing injectors. https://www.techronclean.com/ Walmart usually has a decent price. Beware that the boxes of 6 at Costco usually aren't the concentrated version. Plus you probably should go with the big bottle. Maybe you need the one specific for fuel injector cleaning... BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSUPC Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I am going to second what donuts said. Always start with the cheapest and easiest fix first. If the cleaner does not get the right results, then replacing the injectors are not hard to replace. Also when I replaced one on my 2012 no programming was required. Any aftermarket injector will work as long as it is for the 2012 TC. Just depends on how much you wish to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 I would try injector cleaner first, I use Sea Foam. 2 bottles in a 1/3rd of a tank of fuel. then take it out and lean on it hard. I have had very good luck using this method. Keep us up to date on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 10 hours ago, donuts said: Try running a couple bottles of Chevron Techron concentrate through it before changing injectors. https://www.techronclean.com/ At the local Acura dealership, they charge for that service. Yes! Honda owners will pay the dealership to "install" a little bottle of Techron. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Ford wants $3 to install a little green tree that smells funny. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 16 hours ago, G B L said: I would try injector cleaner first, I use Sea Foam. 2 bottles in a 1/3rd of a tank of fuel. then take it out and lean on it hard. Leaning hard on two empty bottles of seafoam probably has some humor value. BSUPC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 As long as they were emptied into the tank before you lean on them it will be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enufr Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Okay so let’s so I do the chevron concentrate way just put it in the gas that’s it? I just pictured that close to 200k it was time to change it cus wouldn’t the o ring go bad sooner or later. Plus is this direct injection? Thank you all I would of replied sooner but I expected a email notification, I will be alert now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Techron will cure a lot of fuel system problems. Be sure to do an oil change as soon as your sure the techron treatment is gone. A lot of carbon and fuel will make it into the oil through blowby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I know a lot of guys who believe in Lucas Oil. I don't know if it is scientifically proven. With no science what-so-ever, I remember when guys put nail polish remover into their gas tanks too. http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/mythbusters-database/products-for-better-gas-mileage/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a5959/gas-saving-gadgets-hall-of-shame/ Then you have people who make youtube videos, and people watch those videos. here is a guy mixing a a 50/50 batch of nail polish remover and Marvel Mystery Oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enufr Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 There is a problem there I just did a oil change so the chevron technique will be expensive. I can get the injectors at commercial price for 34$ a piece. Decisions decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 If the injectors operate correctly there is no set time to replace them. If you get the right scanner you can test the injectors one at a time to see which if any are weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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