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hendrix147
02-21-2005, 04:37 PM
I have a 98 passat tdi i recently changed the air mass meter which has made an incredible difference to the power of the car only problem being is that now when i excelerate quite alot of grey smoke comes from the exaust, i have been told to use redex to clean the injectors, can anyone tell me if this does anygood or not. thanks.

Skyline316
02-21-2005, 04:48 PM
yea its not bad just get regular cleaner for the injectors...u no what even works better is brake cleaner

boschmann
02-21-2005, 07:41 PM
Grey smoke is more likely the turbo leaking oil.

veedubmechanic
02-25-2005, 08:10 PM
Or grey/black smoke is also caused by very rich mixture. VW sells injector cleaner in the parts department, i believe its called sure shot diesel fuel system cleaner. Pretty much seafoam for tdi.

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