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bad fuel has left my mini van running rough. had the fuel pressure regulator just replaced and my mechanic showed me the sludge he got out of it. He recommends having the fuel tank remove and steamed cleaned, new filters installed, and possible the fuel pump repaired. He doesn't do this kind of work because he does not have the ability to dispose of the bad fuel so I need to take it to the dealership in Lexington, KY and I have a distrust of service departments for most dealers! So I was hoping you could give me some idea on cost and instructions that I could use to show the dealership that I have done my homework! Many thanks!
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I've worked in some really good, sincere dealer service dept's and others that I wouldn't recommend at all. They're not all bad and I think you need to take this fuel problem pretty seriously. I'd suspect that if gunk got to your fuel pressure regulator, then it's in the injectors too and you may have to replace the fuel pump, the injectors (and flush out the lines) before you're done. You need a facility that can dispose of the bad fuel and if that's the Mazda dealer then you better go in there with a positive attitude and expect good service for good money. Also, you need to feel that you will get what you're paying for so if you're uncomfortable with the particular service writer, see if you can deal with another one or the manager himl/herself.. This job you're into is complicated and probably needs to be estimated in parts separately: like the fuel tank job including the fuel pump, injector diagnosis and/or repalcement, flushing lines, etc. I do not believe that and "Injection Cleaning Service" as typically done for maintenance is going to help. You need a consciencious mechanic working on this job. I'm including a directory link and an estimator link to help you figure it out. https://repairpal.com/estimator/mazda/mpv https://repairpal.com/mazda-repair-in-nicholasville-kentucky