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Lately I've been doing some research on SEA FOAM and it sounds like a great product. I have a 430 with 80,000 miles on it. It never had any kind of additives mixed with the gas. Basically my question is should i try a can of this stuff or what? Will it do me nothing but good? I read a few threads in the past not to add anything with the gas.
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2001 E320 RWD - Brilliant Silver/Ash: 100,000+
You don't say where you are but if you have access to Chevron's Techron Concentrate, try a bottle of that. For that matter, Chevron fuel is highly rated and I would begin using it (has Techron in it too). As far as I know, Mercedes only recommends 2 fuel additives, Techron and something you can buy from a dealer.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
They were
making that recommendation a long time ago when the engine was young and pretty,she is still pretty but could use a good age reversal.
Seafoam or techron both do the job.Cleans internals,injectors,and removes moisture.Don't go overboard.Two treatments a year will keep injectors running trouble free.The first treatment I do is with the tank low 1 can and fill it half way,then run it low and refill as normal(never top off
) and log the date in your maint log book you keep
then in 6 months treat a full tank to 1 can.Repeat yearly till death do you part or you sell her.
don't treat the oil,mb spec oil do not need anything.
Seafoam or techron both do the job.Cleans internals,injectors,and removes moisture.Don't go overboard.Two treatments a year will keep injectors running trouble free.The first treatment I do is with the tank low 1 can and fill it half way,then run it low and refill as normal(never top off
) and log the date in your maint log book you keepthen in 6 months treat a full tank to 1 can.Repeat yearly till death do you part or you sell her.
don't treat the oil,mb spec oil do not need anything.
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Alright thanks a lot. I think i may head over to auto zone today or tomorrow and pick up a can. My Gas tank is 3/4 full so ill wait till its 1/4 left to pour some as you recommended. Is this the right can? http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,.../selectZip.htm just want to make sure.
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my vote for best product would be for bg44k. i was told by a good mb mechanic to add a can of bg44k to a half tank of gas once a year/year and a half and that should do it if using quality gasoline most of the time, but do this right before you plan of changing the oil. advance auto parts sells them for $20 a can, or ebay you can find for $10-15.
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Sea Foam rules
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You are posting in the middle of an old thread on engine cleaners. So you are 'hidden' from most readers. I suggest you repost as a new post.
As you can see from #7 you don't have any compressor pressure. It could be a bad compressor or temp/pressure sensor but it's likely to be that you've lost the charge thru a leak. You can confirm with a local A/C tech and have it tested for leaks before recharging. A/C is generally not a DIY project because of the knowledge and special tools necessary.
B 1232 is a sensor issue and
B 1459 is a comm issue
Both could be caused by the compressor not starting.
