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Fuel injector - Can i replace it?

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#1 ·
Guys..

I have a Toyota sienna 2001 model with 130000 miles on it.
I am getting Engine light..My vehicle is running rough..its eating gas also..
When I checked with OBD tool it shows P0300,P0302,P0303 codes..

I replaced all 6 spark plugs and still I am getting the issue..

I went to Monro for checkup..they said My ignition coils are wrong..he said "Car has totally 3 coils and you need to change all"..:headbang: he quoted me 750$

But I knew it has 6 coils ( i replaced spark plug) .Then I checked online and I confirmed it has 6 coil..Then I went to another mechanic and he said I need to change spark plugs and wireset...then I understood they are also not sure..

Then I went to Bennet Toyota dealer..He said my spark plugs and ignition coils are very good..I need to change fuel injector in cylinder 6.Also he asked me to get the fuel injectors cleaned..He quoted me 770$

Guys..What should I do? Is it easy to replace the fuel injector? Is there any procedure available online?
 
#2 · (Edited)
Here's a video from Scotty Kilmer about the P0300 code. He gives you a couple of things to look for.
He's got some useful videos and some not so useful. I enjoy watching him though.

Your car obviously has 6 coil packs and the first two mechanics are idiots.

I'm not sure why Toyota says its a bad injector on cylinder 6. (It could be--I just don't know how they came up with that diagnosis.) I'd be interested as to how he came to this conclusion since the P0302 code is for cylinder 2 and the P0303 is for cylinder 3.

I think cylinder 6 is in the front, so if you need to change that one out, its more accessible. Double check on which cylinder #6 is. I don't have my book with me.

There should be a bunch of on line tutorials about changing out injectors. See what youtube has. Most V6 Toyota videos on you tube are the same 1mz-fe engine that are in the siennas, camrys and some Lexus. There are even a few videos on DIY injector cleaning. You're dealing with removing a fuel rail and orings and leaks, so you have to be careful. I don't recall if you have to remove the plenum to get to the back injectors. Probably you do.

If it were me, I'd do the things the video linked above mentions, then I'd run a couple of cans of injector cleaner through the car to see if things don't improve. I'm not sure about the diagnosis given the codes for other cylinders. I'd call my service adviser at Toyota and ask him to explain to me how it is injector #6 that needs to be replaced under the circumstances.