Ford 3.0L EcoBoost® GDI Engines
BG Platinum® Fuel System Service
BG AE03 Intake Adaptor, PN E101-1541
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! Read product Safety Data Sheet before use. Make sure this service is performed in a well-ventilated area.
CAUTION! Never use a throttle depressor to keep the engine above idle during service.
- Add BG Platinum® 44K® to fuel tank.
- For best results, add BG Platinum® 44K® to a full tank of gas. If the tank is not full, fill it up after the service.
- Fill supply tool with BG Platinum® Air Intake, Valve & Combustion Chamber Cleaner.CAUTION! This cleaner will damage paint and certain plastic materials.
- Verify the BG AE03 Intake Adaptor, PN E101-1541, is tightly attached to supply hose on one end and the 7/16” jumper hose, PN E101-2228, on the other end.
- Locate and remove vacuum line from the intake port.
- Connect the adaptor to the intake port using the supplied jumper hose.
- Rotate adaptor vent cap so arrow is pointing upward. Make sure air flow is not restricted and the holes on the adaptor remain uncovered.
- Start engine and allow vehicle to warm up to operating temperature.
- Install the BG Rev-It® (PN E101-4110) into the vehicle. Follow the on screen instructions to ensure the vehicle is being revved to 3500 RPM throughout the Platinum service. If the BG Rev-It® is not available, the vehicle MUST be revved manually following the “IMPORTANT” steps below!
IMPORTANT! While performing the service, rev the engine (snap throttle) quickly three times every 45 seconds to a target RPM of 3,500. This will ensure that any cleaner accumulation has cleared. If the vehicle revs cannot be raised above 2,500 RPM during the snap throttle or the vehicle does not return to idle, the service should not be performed.
Warning! Failure to rev the vehicle during the service may result in engine damage! - Open ball valve on supply hose.
- The adaptor will administer 22 oz. (650 mL) of cleaner in 25–40 minutes depending on engine vacuum. When supply tool is empty, close ball valve and allow the engine to idle for 15 minutes.
- Add a second 22 oz. (650 mL) can of cleaner to the supply tool and open the ball valve.
- When supply tool is empty, close ball valve and turn engine off.
- Remove the adaptor and reinstall vacuum line.
- Immediately test drive the vehicle for at least 15 minutes to clear any residual product.
NOTE: If the vehicle cannot be driven after the service, the vehicle must idle for 30 minutes to clear any residual product.
Warning! Failure to test drive or idle the vehicle after service may result in engine damage. - Clear any codes that may have been set.