Engine revs very low on startup after fuel injector cleaner [Technical]

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From: Tegger on 9 Jul 2010 09:30

From: chuckcar on 9 Jul 2010 19:13

Dave U. Random <anonymous(a)anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
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> 2000 Lexus ES 300. 80K miles.
> Added Chevron Techron Fuel Injector Cleaner.
>
> Now my engine revs very low on startup.
> Sometimes stalls.
> Never had this problem before.
>
> What could have happened?
>
Which of the following haven't you replaced as per the manual instructions:
Air filter, Oil, Transmission fluid?

Not an accusation you understand, but first things first.

--
(setq (chuck nil) car(chuck) )

From: Tegger on 9 Jul 2010 20:57

Dave U. Random <anonymous(a)anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
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> Tegger wrote:
>
>>Is the Check Engine light on?
>
> No.
> Also, car works normal (idle RPM) when the engine warms up.
>

Has anybody scanned the engine's computer with an OBD-II reader? It is
unlikely that such a problem could occur these days without an obvious OBD-
II report of some kind.

--
Tegger

From: Ray O on 9 Jul 2010 22:51

"Dave U. Random" <anonymous(a)anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in message
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> 2000 Lexus ES 300. 80K miles.
> Added Chevron Techron Fuel Injector Cleaner.
>
> Now my engine revs very low on startup.
> Sometimes stalls.
> Never had this problem before.
>
> What could have happened?
>
Did you add the fuel injector cleaner to cure some kind of problem or did
you add it as a preventative measure? In the future, do not routinely add
fuel injector cleaner unless you are trying to address a specific symptom
because over use can damage the injectors, fuel lines, seals, and idle air
control valve.

Also, fuel injector cleaner must be used exactly according to the directions
supplied with the cleaner. If you do not use up the fuel in the tank
quickly enough, the stuff can damage injectors, fuel lines, seals, and the
idle air control valve.

I suspect that the fuel injector cleaner loosened deposits on the idle air
control valve and it does not move enough during warmup.

Try cleaning the throttle body and IAC valve with aerosol carburetor
cleaner, being sure to wipe out the liquefied gunk. Spray the edge and
inner surface of the throttle plate and the openings for the idle air
bypass.

The engine will probably blow clouds of smoke the first time you start it
after cleaning, but it should clear up after a minute or so.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 11 Jul 2010 01:26

On Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:58:27 +0200, Dave U. Random wrote:

> 2000 Lexus ES 300. 80K miles.
> Added Chevron Techron Fuel Injector Cleaner.
>
> Now my engine revs very low on startup. Sometimes stalls.
> Never had this problem before.
>
> What could have happened?

Techron is a regular additive in Chevron branded gasoline.
I've added it to my '85 Corolla, my '88 Supra and my '89 Mazda with no
problems.

The question I would ask is, did you add the right amount for the amount
of gas in the tank? There are two size bottles, 1 for up to 12 gallons and
one for up to 22 gallons. In this case, more is not better since I added
the 22 gal additive and then put in 10 gallons, and had a similar problem
to yours.

Add some 93 octane gas and you should be OK.

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