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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Look like mine did when I did it...I have around 57K on it too..didn't change my oil because I was told it was not necessary because it was nt added to the oil...I put 1/2 can in the oil because I heard it quieted the startup clicking..changing it next week to Royal Purple oil.
Unfortunately , you were told an untruth even by Seafoam. Seafoam or top engine cleaner will dissolve most of the carbon, which is then pushed out through the exhaust valve , or washed down. although the amount of wash down is small, changing the oil is the right thing to do, and it is part of the GM decarb process. Of course running it in the fuel system is Not the top end engine cleaner process. This process gives minimal results

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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Make sure to spray the stuff into the intake also. Helps a lot on my contour, not quite as much on the vette.
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
Unfortunately , you were told an untruth even by Seafoam. Seafoam or top engine cleaner will dissolve most of the carbon, which is then pushed out through the exhaust valve , or washed down. although the amount of wash down is small, changing the oil is the right thing to do, and it is part of the GM decarb process. Of course running it in the fuel system is Not the top end engine cleaner process. This process gives minimal results
Well at least I did the correct process with 1 can....and changed the oil.

I do notice the car idles much smoother now


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