What should be included in a "fuel system clean"?

[shagnat]

Anybody know for sure what should be included in a "fuel system" cleaning? I have the 2010 4.6L. What would be a reasonable cost?

 

[Philth]

Personally, I'd avoid these "cleanings" from the dealer. They are not in the service schedule either. Not required to maintain warranty and proper care of your vehicle.

 

[Mark_888]

Anybody know for sure what should be included in a "fuel system" cleaning? I have the 2010 4.6L. What would be a reasonable cost?

The dealer will use this to clean your fuel system:
http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=11877
Therefore, a reasonable cost would be less than $3.00 per cleaning.

 

[427435]

Just use Top Tier gas-----------no addition cleaning needed.

I've got a 1994 Topaz with 234,000 miles and the engine still starts and runs fine. It's never had anything done to the fuel system (including fuel filter replacement).

 

[shagnat]

Personally, I'd avoid these "cleanings" from the dealer. They are not in the service schedule either. Not required to maintain warranty and proper care of your vehicle.

What about cleaning the throttle body?

 

[Mark_888]

What about cleaning the throttle body?

Modern cars use fly by wire (actuator). The actuator can go bad, but not sure you can just clean them with a solvent.

 

[shagnat]

Thanks for the replies. So, I'll just get a bottle of that stuff the dealer uses and pour it in at my next fill up.

 

[Philth]

I'd say get a bottle of Chevron Techron concentrate and call it a day.

Or you can do this if you really want to: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/3M-08963-Fuel-System-Tune-Up/dp/B003YJ47JO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375740419&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+fuel+system+tune-up+kit"]http://www.amazon.com/3M-08963-Fuel-System-Tune-Up/dp/B003YJ47JO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375740419&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+fuel+system+tune-up+kit[/ame]

 

[Mark_888]

I'd say get a bottle of Chevron Techron concentrate and call it a day.

Or you can do this if you really want to: http://www.amazon.com/3M-08963-Fuel-System-Tune-Up/dp/B003YJ47JO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375740419&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+fuel+system+tune-up+kit

Genesis (or any modern car) does not have a throttle plate or carb, so only the stuff that goes into the gas tank is any good on the Genesis, unless someone actually wants to pull the injectors (bad idea).

 

[Vermillion3]

I had a dealer do this to my 2010 4.6 when I took her in for vibration at idle and in gear, it did absolutely nothing and I was not charged for it; but if memory servers the bill showed a $5 (no charge)

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[Jimmmmbo!]

Just say no!

Every gasoline product sold in America in the commercial environment must meet a minimum requirement of detergents in the gasoline to help keep fuel systems clean. For a Genesis, this should be plenty enough to last your car a lifetime as long as you purchase fuel from reputable vendors.

If you're paranoid, use gasoline demonstrated to meet Top Tier standards.

Otherwise, don't pour any fuel additives to your tank. They don't do anything except line the pockets of the companies that produce it.

I'd consider spending my money to use a fully synthetic oil in my car to protect it against long-term engine wear before worrying about the fuel system.

This does NOT include the government's idiotic ideas that continuing to increase the ethanol blend in gasoline will not ruin fuel system components. No additive in the world will prevent ethanol damage due to high ethanol levels.

 

[Potty_Pants]

Thanks for the replies. So, I'll just get a bottle of that stuff the dealer uses and pour it in at my next fill up.

Pick up a bottle of 44K and your good to go!

 

[Philth]

Pick up a bottle of 44K and your good to go!

Where to get 44K?

 

[Mark_888]

Thanks for the replies. So, I'll just get a bottle of that stuff the dealer uses and pour it in at my next fill up.

Close inspection of the Hyundai Fuel Injector Cleaner bottle reveals that it is actually Chevron Fuel Injector Cleaner with Techron. Hyundai Motors is not in the petrochemical business, so any Hyundai branded product like that is just another product that is rebranded for them with their name on it.

 

[Gdog]

I'd say get a bottle of Chevron Techron concentrate and call it a day.

Or you can do this if you really want to: http://www.amazon.com/3M-08963-Fuel-System-Tune-Up/dp/B003YJ47JO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375740419&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+fuel+system+tune-up+kit

+1

 

[Rey]

I buy Techron at Costco for a fraction of the Hyundai cost. Been using Techron for many years.
I add about 3 bottles every time I change oil. Note, Techron says it treats "up to sixteen gallons". This is just preventative maintenance that costs little.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

I buy Techron at Costco for a fraction of the Hyundai cost. Been using Techron for many years.
I add about 3 bottles every time I change oil. Note, Techron says it treats "up to sixteen gallons". This is just preventative maintenance that costs little.

^ ditto

 

[wchettel]

F.Y.I.
Chevron Techron is currently on sale at Advance Auto Parts for $7.99. It was shown in an email sent to me about August Monthly Specials.

 

[Mark_888]

F.Y.I.
Chevron Techron is currently on sale at Advance Auto Parts for $7.99. It was shown in an email sent to me about August Monthly Specials.

I posted in another thread that Chevron PRO-GARD Fuel Injector Cleaner with Techron is on-sale at Costco for 13.99 for 6-pack of 16 oz each ($4.00 instant off at register-no coupon needed). Costco membership required. I checked the price on Amazon, and the same 6-pack sells for $37.25:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Chevron-PRO-GARD-Injector-Cleaner-6-bottle/dp/B002SWM6P0"]Chevron PRO-GARD Fuel Injector Cleaner with Techron (6-bottle pack) : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]
This is a somewhat different product than Chevron Techron Concentrate, which is a little more expensive, although Chevron PRO-GARD has Techron in it. Chevron claims the Techron Concentrate product cleans more than just fuel injectors.

 

[HavasuPaPa]

I posted in another thread that Chevron PRO-GARD Fuel Injector Cleaner with Techron is on-sale at Costco for 13.99 for 6-pack of 16 oz each ($4.00 instant off at register-no coupon needed). Costco membership required. I checked the price on Amazon, and the same 6-pack sells for $37.25:
Chevron PRO-GARD Fuel Injector Cleaner with Techron (6-bottle pack) : Amazon.com : Automotive
This is a somewhat different product than Chevron Techron Concentrate, which is a little more expensive, although Chevron PRO-GARD has Techron in it. Chevron claims the Techron Concentrate product cleans more than just fuel injectors.

Hyundai's Fuel System Cleaner appears to be the same as the Chevron Techron Concentrate. Here is a link from another forum which explains the difference between the fuel injector cleaner and the fuel system cleaner.
http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums//showthread.php?t=254766