Ok to use auto fuel injector cleaner in a 2 stroke?

Javelin · Post by **Javelin** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:16 pm

I have a 2 stroke Johnson 175 Faststrike outboard and have always used OMC products to keep it running clean. Costco is selling a 6 pack of Chevron Pro-Gard for $10.00 and I was wondering if I can use it in my outboard. I appreciate any response!

Tin Can · Post by **Tin Can** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:06 pm

Isn't your motor carburated?

Carb cleaner is cheap at Kragen.

MIKE TREMONT · Post by **MIKE TREMONT** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:40 pm

If my memory serves me right, it says on the label that it is not recommended for 2 strokes. I wanted to use it as well.

I was at Wally's a few weeks ago and they had some of the same type stuff made for Lucas, for a dollar a bottle. I was wondering if it was alright to use. Looks and just about smells the same as Ring Free.

I kind of figured I'd get answers all over the place, so I'll just use it in my trucks.

thejerbs · Post by **thejerbs** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:23 pm

I wouldn't do it.

Seafoam works. Been using it for awhile now. Cleans the inside of the prop pretty well so I'm assuming it does the same on the inside.

blkdog812 · Post by **blkdog812** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:23 pm

try seafoam, walmart has it and it works great. i saw berrymans and it says it ok to use in 2 strokes.

Oldschool · Post by **Oldschool** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:42 pm

Don't mix carb/injector cleaners in gasoline used in a 2 stroke.
Use a direct spray cleaner and spray into the carbs/injectors while the engine is running on the trailer, with water running through to cool the engine. Change out the spark plugs after cleaning. Do this once a year with the older engine and you shouldn't have any problems.
Tom