Injector clean

[ecka]

Transporter,

What are your thoughts on "fuel dr" product in comparison with wurth and what advice would you offer to new TDI golf owner about diesel fuel additives.

Where I live we only have caltex vortex diesel. Many thanks

[Transporter]

Fuel Doctor is heaps cheaper compared to Wurth CRD Additive.
I didn't try the Fuel Doctor yet. From what I see in the video they have on their website; it looks and most likely it is a good product. Backed by Castrol, it should be safe to use in CRD with the DPF, Greg is using it in his Golf GT and has no problems with the DPF, it could be worthwhile to try.

[deek]

Sorry to be ignorant, but what does DPF & CRD mean?

Deek

[jazd]

Sorry to be ignorant, but what does DPF & CRD mean?

Deek

CRD - Common Rail Diesel
DPF - Diesel Particulate Filter

IFAIK - As far as I know

[gh172]

Evening all,

Just a question about injector cleaning duration... had the 45,000 done on the Golf the other day and the dealer suggested I get an injector service done.

I know with petrol engines it's not a bad idea around now but have no idea about diesels.

The dealer was great on the 45,000 service, had a few niggly things which were all taken care of under warranty. It has to go back in a few weeks to fit a gasket that they didn't have in stock & I said I would consider the injector suggestion & might get it done then.

Am I being taken for a bit of a ride, is it too soon? Any thoughts?

Cheers, Jack.

I took my GTI in for it's 45k service and had the same line about the injector clean. They wanted an extra $199 !

[Transporter]

I took my GTI in for it's 45k service and had the same line about the injector clean. They wanted an extra $199 !

The best way to void the need for the injector clean service is to use fuel system additive on regular basis, right from the start when the car is new. In case of TSI or any petrol engine I suggest Inter-Ject fuel system cleaner into every 3rd tankful. With the diesels, every time you buy fuel.

[ian]

My brother is a member of a large Motor Home Club and they buy in bulk a product called MainLube, and they all use it in their Diesel motors homes and im using it in my Navara Diesel and my Golf V gt Diesel ,I was given a 1ltr bottle and ive nearly used half in 6 months and i do notice a more smoother idle in both vehicles. They also make other additives.

http://mainlube.com/cms/index.php?page=Additives

[Transporter]

I've tried Lucas Fuel Additive; filled up 6 days ago.
Lucas Fuel Treatment : Lucas Oil

As per instructions, I put 330ml in the T5’s fuel tank and filled up. I have to admit that the blue smoke from the exhaust on first start up in the morning is completely gone.

The word of caution!
If your diesel has DPF box, I wouldn't use it, since I don't see any note on the product label that it is suitable for vehicles equipped with the DPF. But that's only me, you make your own decision.

[ope126]

Thanks to Transporter for the info.
I have found this link a bit more helpful as the Wurth site is hard to navigate; Wurth Australia Pty Ltd - The Assembly Professionals

Search under 0893 567

http://www.wurth.com.au/cataloguevie...f=A04_0047.pdf

[ope126]

I have also just tried a bottle of the Liqui Moly SPEED TEC Diesel whilst I wait for the Wurth products.
I must say it is pretty good! Sells for $20 - $25 at various Supercheap / autObarn retailers.
LIQUI-MOLY Fuel and Oil Treatments & Additives

Out of interest, has anyone tried the Liqui Moly TOP TEC 4200 5W-30 engine oil?
It has the following approval VW 504.00/507.00.

I am interested in trying it...