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14-12-2010, 07:46 AM
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Has anybody used the Subaru Upper Engine Cleaner in their AU? Does it work, or is it just a Subaru scam?
How much does this stuff cost???
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14-12-2010, 08:40 AM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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Not this again!
Anyone who thinks their decade old motor's seals will like this abrasive stuff is kidding themselves.
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14-12-2010, 08:43 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Do a search of the forums (AU section as well as the entire forums). This topic has already been covered. If you can find the thread, you'll get plenty of opinions on this issue..... Cheers |
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14-12-2010, 08:46 AM
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Doesn't hurt give it a go about $14 , i put a can through mine every year and she is one stressed out N/A 6
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14-12-2010, 08:53 AM
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Ich bin ein auslander
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Ford actually do their own now, about the same money.
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14-12-2010, 06:04 PM
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Location: Tassie
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that liquimoly engine detox is really good stuff too.
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14-12-2010, 11:13 PM
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15-12-2010, 12:30 AM
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I shall check it out at work tomorrow mate ;)
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18-12-2010, 02:00 PM
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no it isn't, but it's still good stuff for ya engine... |
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18-12-2010, 02:14 PM
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Yep i',m about to pull the top of my manifold off to clean the accumulated oil out of the lower half .... I only cleaned this 6 months ago .
Just to give you guys an idea how much blow by gets sucked back in to the intake making these product's necessary...  I prefer WATER myself , misted in with a spray bottle but that opens a can of worms with people who dont understand the process.. Find a product that works for you and if people disagree with your results "Who cares"? You may just get some rep for sharing with others about your experiences.. Daz. |
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15-12-2010, 07:22 PM
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I asked my head mechanic about using this in my XR6 au and he reckons it can cause more problems then it solves. It's only used on subaru's cause the boxer engine carbons up easily
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15-12-2010, 07:24 PM
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17-12-2010, 04:01 PM
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Ive used it on my car, a heap too...no issues a year on!
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17-12-2010, 06:09 PM
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Some dealerships use carby cleaner. I've done it to my own car with no issues, make sure you change the oil afterwards. It could help if you're pinging as it drops the comp a bit
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18-12-2010, 12:14 PM
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Hardcore I6 Enthusiast
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At VW weve had decarb spray stuff a few 02 sensors, dont use a full can like the directions say!
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2002 AU XR6 VCT III 'ST' Liquid Silver Auto Full Momo and Leather Trim. Redback exhaust, high flow cat and Pacey Extractors. SELLING MY GENUINE 18" AZZUROS WITH TYRES. FRONT TYRES 95% REAR TYRES 50% |
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