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Old 06-27-2007, 11:25 PM
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Top End Cleaner/additive???

With all this talk about leakage thru the valves when doing compression test, does anyone know of any effective additive/cleaner that can be used to clean the valves without opening up the top end?

Does using synthetic oil help? I know synthetic oil can be a good cleaner. But whether it reaches the top end.........?


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I know synthetic oil can be a good cleaner. But whether it reaches the top end.........?

If your oil is not reaching the "top end," dirty valves will be the least of your concerns.
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Oil and filter hot and often are probably your best bet. I'm not really a fan of "snake oils," I think 99% of additives are junk. If anyone has had good experience with one, though, I'm open to hearing about it.
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Old 06-27-2007, 11:47 PM
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Not much you can do. Only air goes through the intake valves so there are no fuel additives or oils that can help.

A good Italian tune-up every month will keep the exhaust valves clean.
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Old 06-28-2007, 10:35 AM
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Will Diesel Purge help?

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