Fuel Injector Cleaner VS Walnut Blast

DMafia46 · 08-12-2014, 01:17 AM

Just bought this because 8th Gen Accord 3.5L felt very sluggish on long drive this past weekend. Felt kind of slow "Vtec!!!!! not kicking" Prolly end up spending more money Wheels, lower it(airbags) write Slammed in big letters on the rear window.

I was going to get Walnut blast done to BMW but then read couple old forum posts and this was the earlier solution to use fuel injector cleaners.

Could this be just has good, or should i just get the BMW walnut blasted.
Should I buy the fuel additives bmw sells ?

jaykayelemenohpee · 08-12-2014, 01:25 AM

Direct injection; this doesn't do anything

DMafia46 · 08-12-2014, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jaykayelemenohpee

Direct injection; this doesn't do anything

You're saying this will to nothing to clean the carbon build up?

Digitalism · 08-12-2014, 04:53 AM

That product is supposedly to unclog dirty injectors. Walnut blasting cleans the carbon deposits on the intake valves. The only way to clean the intake valves is manually or by using the walnut media.

bigdaddycane · 08-12-2014, 07:10 AM

walnut blasting. Find a local shop or enthusiast who charges reasonable rates (not like a BMW dealer) and get it done. This should be consider regular maintenance on an N54 motor.

Tzu · 08-12-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DMafia46

You're saying this will to nothing to clean the carbon build up?

Research DI cars and carbon build up. After that you'll research shops in the GTA that walnut blasts. I have my own walnut blast setup, it's not that hard to do.

08-12-2014, 08:40 AM

Only one way to take care of your carbon issue:
1. Sell 335.
2. Daily drive your "Lambo" instead.
3. ???
4. Profit.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 08-12-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Only one way to take care of your carbon issue:
1. Sell 335.
2. Daily drive your "Lambo" instead.
3. ???
4. Profit.

lol, if he has lamb i think the walnut blasting would be done already.

MDORPHN · 08-12-2014, 09:34 AM

Yep, do some research. Because the N54 is direct injection, fuel never touches the intake valves so fuel additives have no effect on carbon build-up.

Neil

chepy24 · 08-12-2014, 10:26 PM

What's a reasonable price for the walnut blast?

Canadian 335xi · 08-12-2014, 10:31 PM

Is there a "difference" between vendors?

...or is a walnut blaster a walnut blaster is a walnut blaster....

dbworld4k · 08-13-2014, 01:17 AM

Hit up Leslie Du on the BMW True North Group via FB. He did my walnut blasting for a fantastic rate and I could not believe how much better my car drove after! Best $250 you'll spend.

bigdaddycane · 08-13-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chepy24

What's a reasonable price for the walnut blast?

~$400

DMafia46 · 08-13-2014, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbworld4k

Hit up Leslie Du on the BMW True North Group via FB. He did my walnut blasting for a fantastic rate and I could not believe how much better my car drove after! Best $250 you'll spend.

This person is in Toronto area?

dbworld4k · 08-14-2014, 01:53 AM

Yes. Near Markham/Richmond Hill.

Tzu · 08-14-2014, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbworld4k

Hit up Leslie Du on the BMW True North Group via FB. He did my walnut blasting for a fantastic rate and I could not believe how much better my car drove after! Best $250 you'll spend.

That's an excellent price. I usually charge $400.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-14-2014, 12:25 PM

Walnut Blasting ...
We in Vegas are fortunate enough to have @a_squared, he does the walnut blasting for a lot less than 400$

bigdaddycane · 08-14-2014, 01:13 PM

walnut blasting in Vegas....

Rat_House · 08-14-2014, 03:34 PM

are lambos direct injection too? maybe you can get a 2 for 1 deal

08-12-2014, 01:17 AM	#1
DMafia46 Hates Posers 13 Rep 443 Posts Drives: E46M3,335xi,Lambo, Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Fuel Injector Cleaner VS Walnut Blast Just bought this because 8th Gen Accord 3.5L felt very sluggish on long drive this past weekend. Felt kind of slow "Vtec!!!!! not kicking" Prolly end up spending more money Wheels, lower it(airbags) write Slammed in big letters on the rear window. I was going to get Walnut blast done to BMW but then read couple old forum posts and this was the earlier solution to use fuel injector cleaners. Could this be just has good, or should i just get the BMW walnut blasted. Should I buy the fuel additives bmw sells ?
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Digitalism Lieutenant 53 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	That product is supposedly to unclog dirty injectors. Walnut blasting cleans the carbon deposits on the intake valves. The only way to clean the intake valves is manually or by using the walnut media.
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MDORPHN Colonel 298 Rep 2,898 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0)	Yep, do some research. Because the N54 is direct injection, fuel never touches the intake valves so fuel additives have no effect on carbon build-up. Neil
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