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Old 06-28-2004, 07:52 PM
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Engine cleaning day

So today I went all out and cleaned out the inside of my engine.

Here's what I did:

1) Put Lucas Injector cleaner in the tank full of 91
2) Used SeaFoam in the PCV valve
3) Cleaned out the trottle body (which was never cleaned before)
4) Used Amsoil engine flush
5) Filled crankcase with Amsoil 5W-30 and installed with a WIX oil filter

Afterwards, my engine has never sounded so good and clean. I at least feel like I have more horsepower and faster acceleration!!

Next up:
1) New spark plugs
2) New secondary wires
3) New distributor cap and rotor (I still haven't located the this yet in the engine)
5) Radiator flush
Old 06-28-2004, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner

3) New distributor cap and rotor (I still haven't located the this yet in the engine)
I think thats because you don't have either

Good job though! I really need to clean my throttle body.
Old 06-28-2004, 08:25 PM
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And how often should one clean their throttle body in your opinion?
Old 06-28-2004, 09:57 PM
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I cleaned it every time I changed my oil in my old 4Runner.
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is that WIX oil filter any better that the stock toyota one?
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I also want to know if that wix filter is better than the stock filter, and is their an easier way to get to the oil filter (it's a real b*tch).
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Wix is A premium oil filter manufactured by the parts craft division of DANA. very good filter. Is it better than Toyota? no, Is Toyota better than wix, no! both are exellent!
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