Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:56:33 -0500 From: cs <> Subject: Re: Carb/Fuel Injector Cleaner?
Agreed, Techron is the one to use - I first read about it as being a recommended maintenance additive by BMW some 12 years ago. Chevron recommends not using it more than 5 times between oil changes, as it will make your oil dirty if it has never been used before. But it does work. On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:24:24 GMT, Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> wrote: >On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:15:22 -0000, MeatballTurbo ><carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> wrote: > >>when it boils off, into steam, and is under compression, it softens and >>loosens any carbon deposits. Pretty much like the side effect benefit of >>running water injection under boost. >> >>That is designed to stop knock, but does have the side effect of helping >>to clean the engine. >>-- >>The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. >>http://www.bouncing-czechs.com > >For the fuel and injection systems, "Chevron Techron Fuel >System Cleaner" is highly recommended and known to actually work. >Available in the USA, I don't know about Europe. Don't get fuel >injection cleaner, you want the "system" cleaner. > >I generally stay away from snake oil but this stuff actually works.