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Old 11-07-2009, 05:27 PM
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what do you guys use? what would you recommend... i know im having some carbon build up... what to use what to use!!! thanks
Old 11-07-2009, 05:40 PM
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None of them...pretty sure they haven't been shown to be effective. Just use good quality gas. Maybe someone has some magic cleaner though
Old 11-07-2009, 08:59 PM
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How do you "know" you're having carbon build-up?
Old 11-08-2009, 06:08 AM
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Because the commercials say so.....geesh
Old 11-08-2009, 07:16 AM
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actually its got nothing to do with commercials, im going on a hunch kind of hopeing this is the reason i am having low compression in #1 cyc. so there is no reason to be a smart ***, if you don't wish to answer my question then don't, but don't sit there and be a smart ***
Old 11-08-2009, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rips350z
actually its got nothing to do with commercials, im going on a hunch kind of hopeing this is the reason i am having low compression in #1 cyc. so there is no reason to be a smart ***, if you don't wish to answer my question then don't, but don't sit there and be a smart ***
carbon buildup would cause "higher" compression, Not low compression.. Low compression indicates a fault in your cylinder or head. I would recommend a leakdown test to find the exact cause. You should consider seafoam treatment if you have carbon buildup. Injector cleaners are a waste IMO.
Old 11-08-2009, 07:52 AM
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I was actually joking with threefiddyzee...calm down, it wasn't directed at you.

Most of the injector cleaners/octane boosters don't do crap but cause problems. And +1 with what BonesZ33 said.
Old 11-08-2009, 12:25 PM
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awesome ive acutally heard a lot of good things about this sea foam so ill give it a shot thanks everyone and sorry areoZ 4 the misunderstanding
Old 11-08-2009, 05:10 PM
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No prob. About this sea foam....I thought it was an oil additive? Am I wayyyyy off?

After some quick searching, I see that I am...this stuff looks great! I got a 97 mirage that is begging for this!

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html
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I will for sure use it on my mitsu, but does anyone use it on their Z? THAT would make me nervous.
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i used techtron injector cleaner in a 96 geo prism and i felt a diffrence in the drive....i think it helps but only with high mileage cars
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