Decarb stops pinging
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Racer
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From: melbourne beach fl
Decarb stops pinging
My ’01 had been pinging at WOT since about 50,000 miles. At 63,000 miles I did the decarb procedure as written up in the C5 Tech Tips section (https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=212&TopicID=1).
It worked great – no more pinging, better gas mileage (just finished a 2500 mile trip, got 28 mpg averaging 80+ mph with A/C on continuously), and engine definitely runs smoother.
I am not mechanically inclined, but found the procedure quite simple and total cost was $13 for 2 cans of GM top engine cleaner.
For those of you on the fence about doing it, just thought I’d let you know that it works!
It worked great – no more pinging, better gas mileage (just finished a 2500 mile trip, got 28 mpg averaging 80+ mph with A/C on continuously), and engine definitely runs smoother.
I am not mechanically inclined, but found the procedure quite simple and total cost was $13 for 2 cans of GM top engine cleaner.
For those of you on the fence about doing it, just thought I’d let you know that it works!
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Can you use any other kind of cleaner?
Is GM cleaner only at stealerships, or can you get it online?
If you don't have pinging, is this a good preventative procedure? I have about 40k now. TIA!
Is GM cleaner only at stealerships, or can you get it online?
If you don't have pinging, is this a good preventative procedure? I have about 40k now. TIA!
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Racer
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From: melbourne beach fl
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Can you use any other kind of cleaner?
Is GM cleaner only at stealerships, or can you get it online?
If you don't have pinging, is this a good preventative procedure? I have about 40k now. TIA!
Is GM cleaner only at stealerships, or can you get it online?
If you don't have pinging, is this a good preventative procedure? I have about 40k now. TIA!
Other types of cleaner? I have no idea.
I plan on doing it every few oil changes as preventative maintenance, but will do so based on gut feel, not any specific knowledge. Maybe one of our resident mechanics could comment on this.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Can you use any other kind of cleaner?
Is GM cleaner only at stealerships, or can you get it online?
If you don't have pinging, is this a good preventative procedure? I have about 40k now. TIA!
Is GM cleaner only at stealerships, or can you get it online?
If you don't have pinging, is this a good preventative procedure? I have about 40k now. TIA!
www.gmpartsdirect.com
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by navy99vert
Topend cleaner part # 1050002 $3.44 a can + shipping
www.gmpartsdirect.com
www.gmpartsdirect.com
Only iffy part is $62.17 for a 12 pack ... do I need a 12 pack?
What's the shelf life on this stuff? I'll be able to do my grandkids cars too!
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Thanks you guys.
Only iffy part is $62.17 for a 12 pack ... do I need a 12 pack?
What's the shelf life on this stuff? I'll be able to do my grandkids cars too!
Only iffy part is $62.17 for a 12 pack ... do I need a 12 pack?
What's the shelf life on this stuff? I'll be able to do my grandkids cars too!
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by navy99vert
I was hoping you would buy 12 and send me 2 cans
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