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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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I have an emissions test coming soon and aside from running a tank of hi test through it, what are good cleaners to add to tank?

I looked up seafoam, but I'd prefer something in the tank just for simplicity sakes, also read some people having problems with seafoam.

What has worked well for people?

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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not a cleaner really more of a lubricant, I use Lucas.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Best thing for emissions is probably going to be RXP.

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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ive ran seafoam and lucas in my tank before
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Remember, you need several duty cycles to eliminate any DTC and emission tests that have been set. A few stop and goes and several highway trips usually helps.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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i use lucas upper cylinder lubricant..
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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What is everyone opinion on z Max??? Since we r talking about additives lol
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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E85 but u will need to change filter after the first tank!
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Sweet. I'll check out my autozone or whatever its called here.

Also, I got a new exhaust on my truck, stupid thing loosened up. Now I gotta get it retightened. LAME.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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seafoam. it can be used in your gas tank, your top end thorugh the intake and through your crank case before an oil change.
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