Pro Fuel System Cleaning

KansasKid · Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:22 am

NTB suggested that I get Azumi a fuel system cleaning service from them for $109.99. Maintenance schedule doesn't seem to say anything about cleaning the fuel system, so I'm disinclined to let them touch the fuel system. Anyone know what the shop would do to clean the fuel system that a can of Seafoam wouldn't handle?

Woodie · Sun Sep 06, 2015 11:20 am

Charge an extra $100?

I'd put in a bottle of Techron, it's good stuff.

KansasKid · Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:29 pm

Yeah, $100 seemed a little steep for me, considering Techron is like $10-ish. If they are going to do something useful like check fuel lines or something, I might consider it.

Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:54 pm

Fuel System Cleanings by places like Jiffy Lube and NTB are known to be rather bullshit services. It's not required. Keep in mind, the kind of places that offer it are also the places that say you need a new air filter despite the fact that you replaced it yourself last week. They don't check, they just suggest as protocol.

If you are really keen on using a fuel system cleaner, something like a $10 bottle of Techron, Seafoam, etc. should suffice.

KansasKid · Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:29 pm

KuroNekko wrote:Fuel System Cleanings by places like Jiffy Lube and NTB are known to be rather bullshit services. It's not required. Keep in mind, the kind of places that offer it are also the places that say you need a new air filter despite the fact that you replaced it yourself last week. They don't check, they just suggest as protocol.

If you are really keen on using a fuel system cleaner, something like a $10 bottle of Techron, Seafoam, etc. should suffice.

I forgot that NTB suggested I check my air filters... LoL. The guy said they couldn't find the cabin air filter, which made me chuckle on the inside.

I have a can of Seafoam that I didn't put in after the last oil change; looks like I should put it to use.

Thanks guys!

Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:18 pm

KansasKid wrote:
I forgot that NTB suggested I check my air filters... LoL. The guy said they couldn't find the cabin air filter, which made me chuckle on the inside.

The Kizashi has among the easiest to find and replace cabin air filters of any car I've seen. It doesn't even require tools.

WESHOOT2 · Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:51 pm

Hint: burn 40+ gallons of Exxon/Mobil premium instead.

And I most highly recommend Suzuki-brand oil filters be used.

KansasKid · Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:18 am

Unfortunately, the nearest Exxon/Mobil gas station is like 2 hours away from where I live. You're suggesting Exxon/Mobil premium for the additive cleaners right, not to give my Kizashi a bit more horsepower?

If I wasn't such a cheap bastard, I'd probably try Shell Premium instead. There are lots of those stations around where I live.