Do It Yourself Car Repair

R.,
I have been an automotive service writer and advisor (plus a mechanic before that) for about 12 years. No authority but: Do you mean that it is sluggish upon start up and then fine afterwards? Possible battery issue. Is the battery original? If so, definately replace it (6 years is a long time for factory battery to last). Also, if it is running sluggish after start up, is your check engine light on? Feel free to send me a personal message if you would like to discuss further. :) J.

When ever we use fuel injection cleaner, hubby has me dump it in the tank then fill the tank with gas to the top. Then we drive it like normal.

I find that the vehicle will burn through that tank of gas faster than usual but it seems to run better afterwards (i.e. with the next full tank).

~C.

On most fuel injector cleaners you add them to a full tank and drive as normal. But You need to read the bottle, they tell you just how to use them. How long ago did the trouble start with it being sluggish? Does it do it only on cold mornings or every single time you start it? It might be that it just likes to be warmed up when it is cold out, or when it 1st gets running.

I would get rid of the windstar & get something else if you can. They have all kinds of problems. Ours was constantly in the shop.

I work at an auto retail store and sell the item you're describing.

It's best to put it in when you fill up. The container is usually good for two fill ups, but you don't have to divide it. Just open, pour, and fill with gas (helps to mix it in the tank). Then you can just refill the tank when you normally need more gas.

If your vehicle is still sluggish after you add the cleaner, you may have a clogged fuel filter, air filter, or vaccum line. The vaccum line and fuel filter should be done by a mechanic if you have little vehicle repair knowledge, but the air filter anyone can do regardless. If that doesn't fix it, you may be looking at a fuel injector.

That is about all there is to the fuel system.

Good luck!

Babs

R.,

Follow the directions on the bottle. If you have a trusted mechanic, call him. I don't know where you are - even if you call the dealer they should tell you.

Good luck,
M.