300 Hour Test: Best Fuel Injector Cleaner

Have you ever wondered which fuel injector cleaner is the BEST? Well...this video will answer some of that question for you to make an informed enough decision on which injector cleaner is best for you.
I somewhat scientifically tested Lucas, Seafoam, Seafoam Concentrate, Royal Purple Max Clean, Gumout, Marvel Mystery Oil, and a secret fluid that performs better than the rest...and it also performs worse than all of them by soaking spark plugs in each cleaning fluid to see if it could remove the carbon and deposits from the plugs...
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How I rank the results as tested:
1st Place, 3-way Tie:
1. Seafoam Motor Treatment: amzn.to/4eb5Hpl
1. Royal Purple Max Clean: amzn.to/4aEMJV0
1. Gumout: amzn.to/3wVxaKH
2nd Place:
2. Seafoam Concentrated: amzn.to/3yybd4R
3rd Place (last place), Tied:
3: Marvel Mystery Oil: amzn.to/3XgOogz
3: Lucas Injector Cleaner: amzn.to/3Rq3Y5N
Was there a fuel injector cleaner that you'd like to see tested? Drop a comment and let me know.
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[@TheMetaldudeX]

Instructions weren’t clear so I just dumped a whole gallon of vinegar in my tank 👍

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

You’ll be fine…as long as your drain it all out before turning the key to start the car lol

[@TheMetaldudeX]

@@TorqueAndTwisted too late. Now my whole car corroded.

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

You’ll be fine…open up a roadside rust and lemonade stand

[@Pearlio]

Mastertech move right there

[@Pearlio]

Mastertech move right there

[@coolname5223]

Lucas is an upper cylinder lubricant to lube rings and help break up stuck rings, not just a cleaner thats why viscosity is oil like.

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

Yes the Lucas and the Marvel are the two that are much more like an oil and act a bit more like oil as well during this test.

[@marksgoogle4360]

need lube with the corn gas thats all over now

[@ronniejordan3126]

I am no expert by no means but as I was watching I got to wondering if it would have a different reaction if it was mixed with actual gas. Wonder is there may be a chemical reaction verse just the cleaner. Not trying to be a Richard hahaha was just wondering loved the video I definitely learned something

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

I thought about doing that (premixing with gas) but decided against doubleing the more combustible fuels open in my small garage.
Would results have changed? Very likeli yes, but it would be hard to differentiate what the gasoline was just doing by itself versus the mixture.

[@kornshadow097]

So if this is a fuel injector cleaning test... Why are you cleaning a spark plug?

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

So you can see the results. I don't have a camera that fits inside fuel injectors.

[@dunerinaz]

You do know that the electrode side of spark plugs get sprayed with fuel, right?

[@kornshadow097]

@@dunerinaz obviously. But spraying and soaking aren't the same thing... Besides an injector isn't in the combustion chamber so it would never come in contact with combustion Gases... Unless it's DI. All it will ever face is gunk that gets through the fuel filter or PCV valve... You ever seen actual tests for Injectors and cleaning procedures? They have them... They can actually test cleaners by spraying... Soaking though, nobody does that...

[@kornshadow097]

@@TorqueAndTwisted you don't need one... Just take the injector out of the car and hook it to a battery (PWM if you want) while using a Venturi pipe to syphon cleaner and push pressurized air through a normal compressor through it at ~55Psi or whatever your cars injector runs.

deserves a ton of views

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

Thank you 👍👍

[@andyd9900]

I think testing using a standardized ASTM method would be a bit more accurate. That would also not involve spark plugs but actual injectors. This test would be more accurately described as a carbon removal test. Also as a foot note check your owners manual for the use of fuel additives as they may not be allowed by the manufacturer especially for turbo equipped vehicles. Just FYI

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

I’m a DIY guy at home in a small shop, I likely didn’t have the budget, time or space for ASTM methods. If you’re looking for the much more scientific approaches, I’m sure there’s videos out there. But in terms of using what you got on hand with a dirty spark plug covered in fuel additive, and you can start to form some theories

[@carlosvile9832]

BG44k

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

I got a lot of comments suggesting that one, I’ll be sure to include it next round. Thanks 👍👍

[@itsamemario833]

It would be cool if you do a diff. brand head to head, cleaning clogged fuel injectors?!

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

Good idea but I don’t really have a way to record that.

[@Funkydood]

You incredibly missed THE BEST one: BERRYMAN'S B-12 CHEMTOOL!!!!

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

I was finally able to find Berryman's at a local store. It will be part of the "round 2" of this fuel injector testing series for sure! Got a lot of comments recommending that one, thanks for watching!

[@willb3018]

or 505 CRF Fuel System Treatment. There several out there with good followings.

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

Thanks for the suggestion on that one, I’ll see if I can find it for my round two of fuel, injector cleaner tests

[@Chance-ry1hq]

What in the world are you testing? A spark plug cleaner, and a wire brush?
Don’t you think these injector cleaners should be diluted in gasoline, like they would in your car? You’re not going to be able to use your wire brush in cars fuel injection system either. I’m not sure what exactly you are trying to show us.

[@TorqueAndTwisted]

I’m simply showing you how these cleaners stack up against carbon build up with what I could find to test with at a hardware store. Sorry if this confused you somehow.