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Old 11-17-2005, 11:53 AM
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Question Carbon Build Up and Removal

Ok, first I have searched and did not find much. Now, with all this talk about our plugs Iv'e seen things about carbon build up and using a treatment to remove it. What exactly is this process and what is the best way to go about it? Is it something I can do myself? If so does it really work & make a difference or is it just another additive that just takes money out of my pocket?
 
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Old 11-17-2005, 12:48 PM
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Old 11-17-2005, 12:58 PM
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Thanks JP I'm going to give it a shot before I change out my plugs. Actually I think I'm going to have the dealer change them out cuz I dont have the guts to do it myself
 
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Old 11-17-2005, 01:07 PM
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Hi.

Here's aother :

http://www.priproducts.com/recmarine.htm

BTW - it was also mentioned somewhere on here ( MT I think), about a Stealership performing carbon removal via walnut shells as the agent. Might want to check on that ...

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They’re not hard to do yourself, depending on your mileage and driving habits. I had a lot of rust on mine but it’s because I do a lot of short trip driving and moisture never gets to be burnt off properly. I did mine with a cold engine, but since found out that approximately a 150° to 160° engine temp would be optimal for hard to remove plugs
 
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Will just adding the Sea Foam to your gas tank be enough or do I need to take all the steps recomended on their Web Site?
 



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