Do I need Injection Cleaning Done on my Ranger?

[Rp930]

Got high mileage? Take the intake manifold off yourself and take a look. Compare that to an engine with port Injection and you will see all the proof you need

Well then someone must have pictures of a Ranger motor with bad valve deposits. I don’t have high mileage and would never remove the intake just to look. I’ve seen plenty of “proof“ with high mileage DFI motors with no real deposits so how do I know a Ford Ranger needs intake cleaning? Show me proof along with maintenance history.

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[Frenchy]

Well then someone must have pictures of a Ranger motor with bad valve deposits. I don’t have high mileage and would never remove the intake just to look. I’ve seen plenty of “proof“ with high mileage DFI motors with no real deposits so how do I know a Ford Ranger needs intake cleaning? Show me proof along with maintenance history.

Remember that if you follow the mileage range I mentioned above then you should be pretty close. I know you would love for me to go ahead and show, but even you should know I haven't had my ranger for 3 years now. As much as I did contemplate getting another Ranger, I decided not to for my own reasons.

 

[Frenchy]

Well then someone must have pictures of a Ranger motor with bad valve deposits. I don’t have high mileage and would never remove the intake just to look. I’ve seen plenty of “proof“ with high mileage DFI motors with no real deposits so how do I know a Ford Ranger needs intake cleaning? Show me proof along with maintenance history.

If it will make you happy, here are some lovely comparison photos from BG. Keep in mind that the vehicle and engine is not specified, but you can clearly see a good difference between the two.

 

[Rp930]

Remember that if you follow the mileage range I mentioned above then you should be pretty close. I know you would love for me to go ahead and show, but even you should know I haven't had my ranger for 3 years now. As much as I did contemplate getting another Ranger, I decided not to for my own reasons.

I would love anybody to show the need on a Ranger. I can tell you from experience not every engine with DFI has deposit problems. Why? I’m not an engineer. Could be due to cam timing, combustion chamber, cylinder temperature, etc. Just because it’s a DFI engine doesn’t mean it will have deposits so before I dump some crap in the intake on my Ranger that will end up in the cylinders and crankcase I would like to see proof.

 

[Rp930]

If it will make you happy, here are some lovely comparison photos from BG. Keep in mind that the vehicle and engine is not specified, but you can clearly see a good difference between the two.

That’s a laugh. Of course BG would have those pictures. Now show me some from a Ranger.

 

[JohnnyO]

Probably not. If it's running fine with no check engine light, don't worry about it.
Now then.....
On my old Sport Trac I had a problem with the injectors being clogged. Suddenly it started running badly and I got a CEL. I limped in to the nearby shop I used at the time and I was told it was caused by the ethanol they put in the gas now. They cleaned the injectors and put a bottle of water remover in the gas. After that I'd put a bottle of fuel system cleaner (Chevron is the best) in the gas at every oil change, and it was fine for the next 150,000 miles I owned it.
So my take....
As mentioned, use synthetic oil and put a bottle of Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner in the gas tank at every oil change.

 

[Frenchy]

Probably not. If it's running fine with no check engine light, don't worry about it.
Now then.....
On my old Sport Trac I had a problem with the injectors being clogged. Suddenly it started running badly and I got a CEL. I limped in to the nearby shop I used at the time and I was told it was caused by the ethanol they put in the gas now. They cleaned the injectors and put a bottle of water remover in the gas. After that I'd put a bottle of fuel system cleaner (Chevron is the best) in the gas at every oil change, and it was fine for the next 150,000 miles I owned it.
So my take....
As mentioned, use synthetic oil and put a bottle of Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner in the gas tank at every oil change.

I won't argue that the Fuel System Cleaner being put in the tank every Oil Change is a good idea. Even I do that and I use Berryman's B12 Chemtool. That said due to the Fuel Injection design on the 2.3 Ecoboost the 5th Gen Ranger has, it won't help the Intake Valves one bit. That is why it is important to perform a Intake Service. The Intake Service with help clean any Carbon Buildup from the Intake Valves and possibly a bit of the Combustion Chamber.

 

[JohnnyO]

I won't argue that the Fuel System Cleaner being put in the tank every Oil Change is a good idea. Even I do that and I use Berryman's B12 Chemtool. That said due to the Fuel Injection design on the 2.3 Ecoboost the 5th Gen Ranger has, it won't help the Intake Valves one bit. That is why it is important to perform a Intake Service. The Intake Service with help clean any Carbon Buildup from the Intake Valves and possibly a bit of the Combustion Chamber.

True but as mentioned by others, if you use synthetic oil it will keep buildup to a minimum.

My late cousin was a salesman for many years at a large but rather shady used car dealer. He told me if they got a car in that burned oil and smoked they'd change the oil with Mobil 1. It still burned oil but with the synthetic it didn't make smoke. This leads me to believe that what others say about synthetic not leaving deposits from oil vapor on the valves is true.

 

[derekw24]

Why do you guys (@Frenchy @Rp930) think about fuel/engine additive? I found some potentially promising stuff called 505 CRO & 505 CRF. Seems pretty simple and cost effective which I am leaning towards, because i think it’s either go big and do something like walnut blasting (too expensive and I don’t think I actually need it) or go with something cheaper and more practical.

 

[Frenchy]

Why do you guys (@Frenchy @Rp930) think about fuel/engine additive? I found some potentially promising stuff called 505 CRO & 505 CRF. Seems pretty simple and cost effective which I am leaning towards, because i think it’s either go big and do something like walnut blasting (too expensive and I don’t think I actually need it) or go with something cheaper and more practical.

Can't speak for it. I can only speak for the Berryman's B12 and BG products.

 

[jmelair]

I've used this for years, served me well. At the Sheriff's Office fleet management used it in all of our dept vehicles and they ran well. They bought cheap octane gas or at most midgrade and we kept our vehicles for 100k

I've only paid for an actual injector clean once on my 1990 Bronco and that was before seafoam was around. I use it twice a year in both our vehicles.

Seafoam is pretty cool, actually. Did you know:

* If you use about 1 ounch per quart of oil in the crankcase, maybe about 100 miles before you change your oil, it'll help get more gunk out when you drain the oil?

* what is now "high mileage" Seafoam is the original formula before they were required to reformulate it so it still checked out to work in Diesel engines? (therefore, "high mileage" seafoam is NOT for Diesels)

learned that from a company rep about 2 months ago. They also sell a concentrated version, only for the gas tank, which will help clean out your fuel system.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Seafoam is pretty cool, actually. Did you know:

* If you use about 1 ounch per quart of oil in the crankcase, maybe about 100 miles before you change your oil, it'll help get more gunk out when you drain the oil?

* what is now "high mileage" Seafoam is the original formula before they were required to reformulate it so it still checked out to work in Diesel engines? (therefore, "high mileage" seafoam is NOT for Diesels)

learned that from a company rep about 2 months ago. They also sell a concentrated version, only for the gas tank, which will help clean out your fuel system.

Thanks!! I didn't know that about engine oil, I have however used Lucas oil brand engine treatment in the past.

Wondering what the difference is between the regular Seafoam I use in the gas tank vs this concentrated version, ive never seen the concentrated on the shelves at stores.

Just did a Google search and found the concentrate. It's in the same shaped bottle as Lucas oil, probably why I overlooked it.

 

[$4Ranger]

This is some good stuff I run a bottle every 2500-3500 miles

I have to wonder if this is the exact same thing as Seafoam. Anyone know?

 

[thomas46alamo]

I have to wonder if this is the exact same thing as Seafoam. Anyone know?

I have to wonder if this is the exact same thing as Seafoam. Anyone know?

I have to wonder if this is the exact same thing as Seafoam. Anyone know?

apparently GUMOUT runs PEA (polyether-amine) in its solution which is a powerful engine cleaner. The website for gumout actually has a comparison to seafoam which has some interesting facts

 

[subquark]

I've never used SeaFoam and am eating popcorn as I read this thread. I used to add Marvel Mystery oil, from time to time, to that old LandCruiser.

On this Ranger, I do routinely add Techron - maybe every 3 or 4 tanks (keep in mind that a tank last me many dump runs).

I don't want any valve problems ...

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