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Old 09-07-09, 06:23 PM
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Hey guys Im thinking about giving my engine some kind of flush and wanted to know whats the safest route to take when doing this procedure and as far as the fuel injectors Im going to use chevron fuel injector cleaner or seafoam. What input do u guys have and I would appreciate the help.
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For engine cleaning, I highly advice you look into Auto-rx. It cost more than other cleaners, but it's gentle on the engine. This cleaner is the kind you leave in the engine for a long period of time while it cleans. Most other engine flush requires you to leave it running in the engine for maybe 15-20 minutes before you drain it out. This is practically a shock to the engine and the seals may not like petroleum-based cleaners.

For fuel injectors, I like Lucas myself (running concentrated), but chevron techron and seafoam are equally good cleaners.
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Auto-rx? I heard of it and that sounds good if i can run it in my engine between oil changes and clean in the process sound great while keeping the engine safe. And I think im going with the seafoam for the injector cleaner
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man if I was in the states, this is a no brainer for me, seafoam all the way

sucks how we can't get such a great product down under
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Seaform is a good product. Kragen/O'Reilly Auto is having a sale buy two get one free which sounds decent...
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