How do I clean out bad fuel from my VW transporter TDI, and also clean the injectors.
Can I do this myself?
Edit: Dirty/water fuel not incorrect fuel. It’s dirty...
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Sign up to join this communityHow do I clean out bad fuel from my VW transporter TDI, and also clean the injectors.
Can I do this myself?
Edit: Dirty/water fuel not incorrect fuel. It’s dirty...
Well, I would suggest that you disconnect the output pipe from the filter and run the pump until clean fuel is pumped through.
Then change the filter for a new clean one. Refit the pipe and bleed as appropriate.
The injectors themselves - if they need cleaning then that is probably a professional job - I have read "stories" of cleaning injectors with shaving foam - but would not consider doing that...
However using a fuel cleaner additive may be an option - if the engine runs fine then just leave it like that...