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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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I took in my 2006 Durango in for the yearly NY state inspection. The dealer told me that I needed a " Fuel Injector Service & Throttle Body Cleaning. Is this just standard Bull from the dealership? I've never heard of this in the manual. I don't want to get Hosed..any thoughts?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Steve:

If your D has a bunch of miles on it, then the throttle body cleaning might do some good. You could also do it yourself, and save some bucks.

The injection cleaning is a pure cash grab. I have been driving fuel injected vehicles since 1994, and have yet to have any of my injectors "cleaned"

Tell us what model and engine your D is.

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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Thanks for the input Don, I have a 2006 5.7 hemi 33k miles. Just had a tuneup that cost me $500.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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TB cleaning never hurts. For "injector cleaning," all I've ever done is throw some injector cleaner in the gas tank once every 25k or so.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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+1 Jason although I would decrease the miles to about every 5-8,000 miles. Techron cleaner does well.

That and I juice my fuel with acetone (frequently.)

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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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I use Seafoam followed by Mystery Marvel oil after every 3000 mile oil change,
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