Subject	here's why...
Posted by	ZFreak (Dallas) on April 08, 2005 at 12:09 AM
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In Reply To	well, from a HAZMAT standpoint, toulene needs about posted by robo (sebring1970) on April 07, 2005 at 11:16 PM
Message	Toluene dies out anything rubber. Injector seals to be exact, among other things. Adding ATF or Marvel oil must be mixed in the correct quantity otherwise you risk drying out those seals, fuel hoses, and so fourth. It's not a good idea in my opinion. It's the ghetto way to get a higher octane unless you know what you're doing. Currently Owned Z's: 1991 Platinum Mist Metallic "Project" 5spd 170k miles Previously Owned Z's: 2004 350z Enthusiast model, 6 spd, stock. 4k miles R.I.P. 1993 300zx TT Stock 141k Miles (parts car) 1994 300zx TT Stage I+ 52k Miles 1990 300zx NA Stage VII+ 55k miles 1990 300zx TT Stage II+ 89k miles Yes, this really happened...so I took a pict.
Follow Ups	your call, take it or leave it >> - stockplayerz (NYC) 13:42:10 04/07/05 What does "were gone" mean? (n/m) - Rodger 13:45:05 04/07/05 #4 ohmed out in the hundreds, #6 had no continuity (n/m) - stockplayerz (NYC) 13:48:43 04/07/05 fuel injector cleaner can't cause an injector to - twinturbineZ 13:50:41 04/07/05 speak for yourself.. - Zluster(Project Platypus) 14:22:42 04/07/05 I am not taking a side, but I would like to know how that - Unluky (MO) 14:30:25 04/07/05 Re: I am not taking a side, but I would like to know how tha - Zluster(Project Platypus) 16:33:19 04/07/05 . - ZFreak (Dallas) 00:12:28 04/08/05 Being it's one of your vehicles I would have to disagree :) (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 14:39:45 04/07/05 So you don't use chevron gas? It has techron in it. It's - twinturbineZ 14:45:20 04/07/05 Re: So you don't use chevron gas? It has techron in it. It's - Zluster(Project Platypus) 16:26:05 04/07/05 *smoking crack* yur funnie luking________________;o) (n/m) - PiotrC70 16:29:57 04/07/05 In my wildest stretch of imagination, it 'could' be possible - Zirvana 14:58:21 04/07/05 Re: In my wildest stretch of imagination, it 'could' be poss - Zluster(Project Platypus) 16:29:41 04/07/05 damn, that's pretty nuts. i think i'll stay away from >> - stockplayerz (NYC) 22:27:52 04/07/05 dont let one single case on another vehicle - Zluster(Project Platypus) 22:31:53 04/07/05 2nd. used it on my Z more than once, works fine for me. (n/m) - PiotrC70 14:37:59 04/07/05 you may be right, but i'm just speaking from what happened > - stockplayerz (NYC) 22:27:05 04/07/05 lucas makes the best injector cleaner out there. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 13:46:41 04/07/05 I prefer Redline. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 14:37:38 04/07/05 I think that Lucas makes a good cleaner, which is best - DAYTONAZ 15:01:41 04/07/05 Lucas is mainly known for Diesel engines right? (n/m) - CaptanZap 15:44:07 04/07/05 not really - Guapo 15:49:29 04/07/05 thanks - CaptanZap 16:02:27 04/07/05 weird. I've started seeing their stuff carried in - Guapo 16:11:23 04/07/05 I've heard good stuff about it, however, don't use their oil - twinturbineZ 16:24:09 04/07/05 gallon of toluene and 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil (n/m) - robo (sebring1970) 17:34:52 04/07/05 Be careful with the toluene;-) (n/m) - twinturbineZ 18:18:59 04/07/05 that's like saying, "be careful with the gasoline" (n/m) - robo (sebring1970) 18:50:02 04/07/05 Not really, Toluene can do alot of damage if not mixed - twinturbineZ 22:23:41 04/07/05 well, from a HAZMAT standpoint, toulene needs about - robo (sebring1970) 23:16:37 04/07/05 here's why... - ZFreak (Dallas) 00:09:35 04/08/05 **ahem** "Dries" out. (n/m) - ZFreak (Dallas) 00:10:16 04/08/05 perhaps. I've run about 50 gallons of toluene through - robo (sebring1970) 04:00:35 04/08/05 "except that it's too damn expensive." don't worry it will - Ghozt 02:44:10 04/08/05 funny thing, I noticed as the price of gas goes up, so - robo (sebring1970) 03:43:18 04/08/05 I forgot, we are not allowed to joke around here without - Ghozt 11:44:39 04/08/05 I use it all the time with no problems. You really need - twinturbineZ 13:48:50 04/07/05 i've always heard that that stuff doesn't really do - BoostLesZ 14:46:00 04/07/05 depends on how often it's done. Itr's not effective if you - twinturbineZ 14:49:26 04/07/05 how about shell v-power? (n/m) - BoostLesZ 15:06:42 04/07/05 Never used it, however, check their website, they probably - twinturbineZ 16:16:05 04/07/05 Well, can't say thats what did it - SaVageZ (Bay Area, CA) 15:20:38 04/07/05 I would suspect an electrical problem causing those - ZEngineer (TT) 15:22:04 04/07/05 I was thinking the same thing - esp. there is a ground - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:51:30 04/07/05 YB - I was waiting to read your take on the fuel injector - DougG 16:27:30 04/07/05 You wanna know what I use to clean my injectors? - ZEngineer (TT) 16:30:05 04/07/05 The RedLine cleaner is good, you just add a little per tank - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:49:05 04/07/05 Interesting. Thanks YB. Have a good one. (n/m) - DougG 17:02:57 04/07/05 hey george, you may be on to something >> - stockplayerz (NYC) 22:25:34 04/07/05 I say it has to do with the old wiring of the z.. - Ashman2k2 15:29:34 04/07/05 didnt you have a pre-existing problem?... - quikz 22:08:45 04/07/05 haha, i can't believe you remembered that >> - stockplayerz (NYC) 22:22:59 04/07/05 fwiw...i've used Redline & Techron 'here & there' for 5 yrs. (n/m) - quikz 22:42:10 04/07/05
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