Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Fuel Injector: Procedures
Fuel Injector Cleaning
Tools Required
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J 37287 Fuel Line Shut-Off Adapters
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J 35800-A Fuel Injector Cleaner
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J 42873-1 3/8 Fuel Line Shut-Off Valve
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J 42873-2 5/16 Return Pipe Shut-Off Valve
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J 42964-1 3/8 Fuel Pipe Shut-Off Valve
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J 42964-2 5/16 Fuel Pipe Shut-Off Valve
Notice:
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GM Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner is the only injector cleaning agent recommended. DO NOT USE OTHER CLEANING AGENTS AS
THEY MAY CONTAIN METHANOL, WHICH CAN DAMAGE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
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Under NO circumstances should the GM Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner be added to the vehicle fuel tank, as it may damage the fuel
pump and other system components.
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Do not exceed the recommended cleaning solution concentration. Higher concentrations may damage fuel system components. Testing has
demonstrated that exceeding the recommended cleaning solution concentration does not improve the effectiveness of this procedure.
Important: Vehicles with less than 160 km (100 mi) on the odometer should not have the injectors cleaned. These vehicles should have the
injectors replaced.
1. Obtain J 35800-A (2).
Important: Make sure the valve at the bottom of the canister (3) is closed.
2. For 4, 5, and 6 cylinder engines, empty two of the 30 ml (1 oz) reservoirs of the GM Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner twin reservoir
container into the J 35800-A , injector cleaning tank, then add 420 ml (14 oz) of regular unleaded gasoline. If you are using any other brand of
cleaning tank, you will need a total of 60 ml (2 oz) of GM Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner mixed with 420 ml (14 oz) of regular unleaded
gasoline.
3. For 8 cylinder engines, empty two of the 30 ml (1 oz) reservoirs of the GM Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner twin reservoir container into
the J 35800-A , injector cleaning tank, then add 420 ml (14 oz) of regular unleaded gasoline. If you are using any other brand of cleaning tank,
you will need a total of 60 ml (2 oz) of GM Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner mixed with 420 ml (14 oz) of regular unleaded gasoline.
This procedure will need to be repeated for an 8 cylinder engine. The 8 cylinder engines receive 960 ml total fluid-120 ml (4 oz) of GM Upper
Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner and 840 ml (28 oz) of gasoline.
4. Fill the injector cleaning tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Be sure to follow all additional instructions provided with the tool.
5. Electrically disable the vehicle fuel pump by removing the fuel pump relay and disconnecting the oil pressure switch connector, if equipped.
6. Disconnect the fuel feed and return line, if equipped, at the fuel rail. Plug the fuel feed and return line, if equipped, coming off the fuel rail with J
37287 , or J 42964-1 , and J 42964-2 or J 42873-1 , and J 42873-2 as appropriate for the fuel system.
7. Connect the J 35800-A to the vehicle fuel rail.
8. Pressurize the J 35800-A to 510 kPa (75 psi).
9. Start and idle the engine until it stalls due to lack of fuel. This should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
10. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
11. Injectors should be flow-tested at this point. If further cleaning is needed, a repeat of the above procedure should be done.
When the injector restriction returns to zero, proceed to step 12.
