I've also done this on an inline-6 for over 20 years now and the engine is
very strong, with over 230,000 miles. I have not removed any part of the
fuel injection system for cleaning and it has never had a valve job. I
believe the health of this engine is due in large part to using ATF (1 qt)
in a full tank of gas about every 6 months. The motor is a Prince design,
and not a Chevy. Don't want to mislead anyone as to the integrity of GM
products. I am sure any engine would benefit, however, from this application
of ATF. What does it do to an Oxygen sensor??????? I have just installed an
Accel DFI which has an oxygen sensor. I don't want to screw up this little
jewel and have not put any ATF through it yet....
> ----------
> From: Thomas Allen[SMTP:thomasa@halcyon.com]
> Reply To: Thomas Allen
> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 7:21 AM
> To: Lane495@aol.com
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Trans fluid in gas?
>
> I have done this on both gas and diesels and it does work. Much cheaper
> than snake oil. Don't do this on a car with an oxygen sensor, though.
> There
> are detergents in ATF that disolve the varnish and olephins (sp) in the
> gas
> tank, fuel lines and carb or fuel injectors. You will notice the
> difference
> right away.
>
> Tom Allen
> 51 3800
>
>
> At 07:20 AM 5/19/99 -0400, Lane495@aol.com wrote:
> >My local mechanic recommended putting a quart of transmission fluid in a
> full
> >tank of gas. His theory on this was that it cleaned the carburetor,
> valves
> >and would ultimately lead to a smoother running engine. Has anyone ever
> >heard of this? Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Patricia
> >'56 Sedan Delivery (Half-breed)
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> Tom Allen
> Seattle, WA
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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