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BG44K...ok to run in tank twice in a row?

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Mossyoakglock Senior Enthusiast

Mossyoakglock

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Is it ok to run BG44K through my tank twice in a row? I heard its not good to run BG seafoam ,etc too often. I went to replace my plugs today and just for the heck of it check the combustion chamber. I had an inspection camera so I stuck it down the spark plug hole and I def have carbon build-up on the tops of the pistons. Could not see the valve though. Thinking about running another can of BG through the tank to see if I can remove it.

 

It's either that or seafoam spray through the throttle body or have GM do the decarbon treatment.

GasHog369 Senior Enthusiast

GasHog369

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i just looked this up the other day on the seafoam website for my sister..

 

According to the website:

 

 

How often can I use Sea Foam, either in my gas or diesel fuel?

Jim’s answer:

Because Sea Foam Motor Treatment is a petroleum blend with no chemical additives, you can use it with either gas or diesel fuel as often as you feel is necessary. However, for maintenance cleaning, we recommend adding Sea Foam Motor Treatment to your fuel every 2000 to 5000 miles. Ultimately, it’s your choice; some drivers add it every 3000 miles, while others use Sea Foam Motor Treatment with every full tank.

DaveH71 Enthusiast

DaveH71

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You're going to have carbon deposits on top of the pistons no matter what you do. Its perfectly normal, every vehicle ever made has it no matter how strict the maintenance schedule. It's nothing to worry about.

demech23 Enthusiast

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Mossyoakglock:

When I use to sell BK44K, I one day noticed the Chevron logo on the can. I looked up the MSDS for BK44K, Chevron Fuel System Treatment Plus, and GM's Fuel system treatment. All were identical. In addition, Molar’s was also the same as Chevron's. On the Chevron and GM's bottle, it mentions a "second treatment may be beneficial." You should be all set.

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