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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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I agree with Wulff, I don't use anything but ATF in the crankcase, Type F specifically.

AFT is a high detergent oil, it also has good lubricity properties.

I have seen to many horror's of "Miracle juices" (oil additives) swelling seals!

Personally, I don't like 'Miracle Juices", However there are some Fuel system cleaners that do in fact clean out gum, varnish, carbon, etc... and can be beneficial, though I have also seen them make things worse by dislodging gunk and plugging up something further down stream.

There is nothing better than a proper rebuild done correctly!

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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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i replaced my tank and sending unit a month ago so i don't think seafoam in the tank is gonna do much. i'm more concerned with cleaning the engine if that's what it'll do.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Yup, They'll clean the engine, pick your poison!

IMO ... On
ATF will do it slower safer.
Seafoam (or the like) will do it quicker with more risk.
IMO ... off

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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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What was that about using rice to clean the carbon buildup in the engine? I've never heard of that one before. Does it really work?
 
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