{"id":8024,"date":"2019-05-08T23:09:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T06:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=8024"},"modified":"2026-02-11T20:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:54:02","slug":"how-to-clean-fuel-injectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-fuel-injectors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Fuel Injectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8024_b4815b-9a inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0cf917  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-3ccf8c\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8024_06271e-9c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fuel injectors, which help vehicles achieve higher fuel efficiency and better emission control, can last the shelf-life of a car. However, they&rsquo;re still susceptible to damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using top-tier gasoline will usually mitigate any injector clogging issues and should always be used on gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning fuel injectors is not advisable for beginners. You need a deep understanding of the engine, the right equipment, and the proper procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still, knowing how to clean fuel injectors can help you once you&rsquo;ve gained enough DIY experience and confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather the needed materials and follow the steps in this article if you&rsquo;re confident in your ability and not afraid to damage your vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Caution:<\/em><\/strong><em> Always wear face and eye protection and have a fire extinguisher within easy reach if you decide to try and clean fuel injectors yourself, and use good equipment and methodology.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel injectors, which help vehicles achieve higher fuel efficiency and better emission control, are said to be &ldquo;non-wearing&rdquo; items. In fact, they are so sturdy they can last the shelf-life of a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, like any other part, fuel injectors are not exempt from damage. You can still have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-top-6-signs-of-bad-fuel-injectors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad fuel injector\">bad fuel injector<\/a>, and usually clogging (due to dirt, carbon build-up or watered-down gasoline) is the culprit. Read on to learn how to clean fuel injectors and how to tell when to leave it to experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/man-cleaning-the-fuel-injectors.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/man-cleaning-the-fuel-injectors.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/man-cleaning-the-fuel-injectors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/man-cleaning-the-fuel-injectors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/man-cleaning-the-fuel-injectors-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A bad fuel injector can cause engine misfire and internal engine 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8024_5a5bf3-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8024_5a5bf3-4c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8024_5a5bf3-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_5a5bf3-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8024_5a5bf3-4c inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n             Usually, injectors  never need cleaning, but a lot of dealerships and shops try to sell injector and upper intake cleaning as preventative maintenance because it&rsquo;s a great moneymaker for them.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Clean Fuel Injectors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If an engine has been sitting fallow long enough for the fuel to become rancid or spoiled (you can smell it and detect this), varnish deposits from rotten fuel can cause the injector spray patterns to be skewed. However, you usually won&rsquo;t see this unless you remove the injectors, pressure them up, and open each one so you can observe the spray pattern. Chemicals can work toward correcting this, but in some cases they just break new varnish deposits loose from the fuel lines and rail and make the problem worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0202-code-injector-circuit-open-cylinder-2\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232\"><style> .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232:active, .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u1e4bc4b1c3b0a31f8ba3db8893e52232:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0202 Code: Injector Circuit \/ Open - Cylinder 2<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re experiencing misfires, cutting out, and other symptoms that might be isolated to one or two cylinders and you&rsquo;ve eliminated the ignition system, the injectors might need cleaning. Chemicals will dissolve varnish, carbon, etc. if the right chemicals are used and the job is done properly.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_54c276-a9 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8024_767149-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8024_767149-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8024_767149-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8024_767149-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_767149-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8024_767149-3d inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            If the vehicle has been filled from a rusty fuel tank (like on a farm), the rust particles can literally go through the fuel filter and clog the injectors, and no amount of chemical cleaning will dissolve rust.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some drivers rely on mixing additives and detergents with their gasoline to remedy the clogging. Products that are designed to prevent this work well if you use a good brand. But note that while these substances can reduce gasoline vapor deposits, they can&rsquo;t entirely eliminate the impurities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Clean Fuel Injectors Regularly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid fuel injector problems, some experts recommend cleaning the injectors using a dedicated fuel injector cleaner every 25,000 to 30,000 miles. But then again, other experts say regular injector cleaning is a waste of money&ndash;so you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_ba783e-e8 > 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(max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_2370b3-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column8024_2370b3-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column8024_2370b3-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column8024_2370b3-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column8024_2370b3-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8024_2370b3-1b kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6 .image-is-svg, .kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8024_9f7b6a-a6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8024_029ea0-e4 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            If the engine is running well, cleaning the injectors isn&rsquo;t necessary unless you&rsquo;re a belt-and-suspenders person.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, it&rsquo;s best practice to inspect your fuel injectors as early as possible. If you find them clogged, cleaning them may suffice. You can choose to have a professional mechanic do it for you (typical fuel injector cleaning cost is between $50 and $80), or you can do it yourself (disclaimer: doing it yourself is not highly encouraged). But there are tools available that aren&rsquo;t very expensive and are safe to use if you follow the instructions.<br>As for a cracked or damaged fuel injector, replacement is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-top-6-signs-of-bad-fuel-injectors\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f\"><style> .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f:active, .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uc0eacc418d8c361b6f6c31576474e56f:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">The Top 9 Signs Of Bad Fuel Injectors<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Clean Fuel Injectors without Removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important:<\/em><\/strong><em> The procedures below are not for GDI engine vehicles, which require many more special tools and much training. Hire a shop if you have GDI.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY-ing the job is not advisable for beginners. That&rsquo;s because it requires a deeper understanding of the engine. Aside from that, the right equipment and proper procedure are necessary to yield good results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want basic knowledge on how to clean injectors using a fuel injector cleaning kit, here&rsquo;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fuel injector cleaning kit (should be compatible with your engine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Cleaning solvent (should be the kind recommended for your cleaning kit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Connect the cleaning kit to your engine&rsquo;s fuel port. To do this, check your cleaning kit manual for the proper procedure (fuel injector cleaning kits vary in connection designs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Disable your fuel pump or disconnect the supply line and use the proper method to connect it to the return line so when the pump runs, the fuel will return to the gas tank and plug the return line outlet on the fuel rail (except on returnless fuel systems, which have no return line). Do this by plugging the fuel return line, or you can opt to insert a U-tube. Take note that your CPU might show error codes once your pump is disabled. You may clear the codes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Disconnect the pressure regulator and connect the injector cleaning kit to the fuel inlet port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0201-code-cylinder-1-injector-circuit-open\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf\"><style> .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf:active, .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u6ef9d431d42dc6a9f08b29d588db62bf:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0201 Code: Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit\/Open<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Remove the fuel cap from the gas tank to ensure there&rsquo;s no build-up of pressure in the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Attach the compressed air hose to the cleaning kit. 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