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Old May 11, 2004 | 05:46 AM
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Fuel Injector Cleaner

Are there any special considerations that need to be taken when using a a FI cleaner? i.e. avoid a particular brand, chemical etc...
Old May 11, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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the best one i have heard of to date is BG44
i have only been using it for a short while so can't attest to how great it is. Others on here will though. It is however kinda pricey ( around $20 a can)
A second option i have used for years and seems to work great is called seafoam and it sells for about $5 a can. I have never had a problem using it. just my $.02
Old May 11, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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doesn't nissan make a product specifically for maxima's
Old May 11, 2004 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by s_hinerman
the best one i have heard of to date is BG44
i have only been using it for a short while so can't attest to how great it is. Others on here will though. It is however kinda pricey ( around $20 a can)
A second option i have used for years and seems to work great is called seafoam and it sells for about $5 a can. I have never had a problem using it. just my $.02
Thanks! I checked out Napa's website with no luck. Where might I find these?
Old May 11, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Kinda the same sbject...what exactly does Nissan do for the fuel injector service?
Old May 11, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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i know my dealership as well as many others carry bg44k
bg44k
http://shop.autobahnpower.com/products.asp?partno=208a
there are other places too, other member might have someplace a little cheaper.

seafoam
http://www.seafoamsales.com/buy.htm#
this is a list of places that carry seafoam
although i couldn't find it on the first few sites
it might be something you will have to call your local store and see if they have. I usually get mine at napa, bumper to bumper, advance auto, and o'rielly auto parts all seem to be the same price.
Hope this helps
Old May 11, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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Go to your Nissan dealership, they should have BG44K.
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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so the dealers use BG44K on maxima's??
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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so the dealers use BG44K on maxima's??
yes. i get mine from them. around $25.
works GREAT. its the ONLY injector cleaner that actually works. that $3 crap does nothing.
Old May 11, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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had to order my 44k online as well. well worth the $ imo.
Old May 11, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wyattarp...4kfuelsys.html

cheaper here, $16.95/bottle
Old May 11, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dba1999us
doesn't nissan make a product specifically for maxima's

yes, the parts guy told me it was 13 dollars and it made by nissan and bg44k is 18 buck a can when I ask him about Fuel Injector cleaner.
Old May 11, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NYC TAR
yes, the parts guy told me it was 13 dollars and it made by nissan and bg44k is 18 buck a can when I ask him about Fuel Injector cleaner.
What dealer, in queens or LI i assume???...I'd like to pick up a couple of cans....
Old May 12, 2004 | 02:58 AM
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For the can I would go Millennium Toyota (right next to major nissan) they stock a bunch ( BG 44k) ask for 10 % off .18 - 10%
Netmet stock the Nissan ones for( $13) and can order the BG for you.
Old May 12, 2004 | 04:34 AM
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Nissan doesn't make BG44K, BG makes it. It is definately the best FI out there. I get it for $16.95 at a local shop. Most other places are between $20-25.
Old May 12, 2004 | 05:12 AM
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I felt no difference after using BG44K.

I have used STP fuel injector cleaner for years without any problems.
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