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  1. 18th February 2013, 15:12 #1
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    Fuel additive for carb cleaning on a two stroke?

    Hi All,

    Is it ok to use a fuel additive to clean a carb on a two stroke? (The bike has an automatic fuel/two stroke oil mixing system)

    If so, what is the best brand to use.

    Thanks
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    Pull the carbs off and clean them, fuel additives ain't gonna do shit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    Wasting your time. Screwdriver & 20min of your time to blow through the jets is the only answer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sable View Post
    Pull the carbs off and clean them, fuel additives ain't gonna do shit.
    +1

    While a fuel additive couldn't hurt...a strip down and clean will ENSURE the carb gets properly cleaned out ...and you can set the floats etc while your at it
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    Quote Originally Posted by willytheekid View Post
    While a fule additive couldn't hurt.
    Less gas, same amount of air, lean mixture, hole in piston.
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