Who Uses Gumout Engine Cleaner

[Duran]

Ive used the Seafoam on my old dodge. looking into it the Seafoam was made for 2 stroke engines looking to try some of this out for my 1500.

I have 27,000 miles on it. Has anyone tried this product and does anyone know the cons to using this product so early if there is any.

Post experiences and thoughts about using this on my truck . 2020 1500 with 27k

 

[BowDown]

Why would you need that at 27K miles, what's wrong with your truck?

 

[Dewey]

Never added any type of additive. With quality gas there should be zero reason for this.

I was told by my marine mechanic to never ever use Seafoam. It does a great job cleaning but also eats the hell out of seals and gaskets.

 

[Duran]

Why would you need that at 27K miles, what's wrong with your truck?

Jusr asking for down the road and preventative maintenance

 

[SD Rebel]

I think the manual stated no additives needed if using Top Tier fuel, which is including cheaper priced gas like Costco & ARCO.

That being said, plenty of strong recommendations of additional fuel additives could be beneficial once in a while, since not all fuel is created equal, even in the Top Tier category. Or more likely, not all fuel additive packs are equal that the fuel delivery driver adds to the tanks.

I'm sure Gumout is fine, but I would go with one of the main fuel brands like Chevron's Techron Complete System or similar. I would probably also do it on the tank before an oil change.

 

[snj1013]

The Gumout cleaner is very good and uses the PEA active ingredient. Maybe adding once every year or 2 is probably all that is needed with quality, Top Tier fuels.

 

[Duran]

I used to use Cheveron till gas went up. I run 89 octane. Ive had my truck for 2 years. I dont think any harm will come to adding a cleaner in an empty tank. And im do for an oil change

 

[User_3336]

Grab a bottle of Chevron TECHRON if you want to use an additive.

 

[Duran]

This one?

do i put it in an empty tank before a oil change?

 

[HSKR R/T]

Never added any type of additive. With quality gas there should be zero reason for this.

I was told by my marine mechanic to never ever use Seafoam. It does a great job cleaning but also eats the hell out of seals and gaskets.

Seafoam works great when used as originally intended as a combustion chamber cleaner sucked in with vacuum through intake manifold. I would never add it to fuel or oil though.


For OP, at 27k miles, there should be no need for any type of engine cleaner. Dump some Lucas Oil fuel injector cleaner in the fuel every 3-4 tanks. And if you don't have one, get a catch can, and you should never need to use a cylinder cleaner