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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Do you guys recommend using the brew on a new engin right off the lot or should i wait untill I hit 500 miles.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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I had a similar question months back when I 1st got my truck...my concern was about the rings seating while using the mix. the answer I got was no, it didnt matter. So, i've been using it 90% of the time now (there are times when I dont have it with me to pour in when i fill up).

I would say no it doesnt matter, I can tell you one thing though...once you do add it you'll be hooked.

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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OK, so when you guy's add the brew? Do you wait until the tank is bone empty, or could you use it at the perscribed dosage at lets say 1/4 tank? I'm no chemist, so i don't want to hafta bust out the slide rule every time I get fuel.

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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I usually dump in about 30 gal each fillup and use the 16/8 ratio then. I dump it in prior to filling up. If I dont have it with me, I'll dump it in when I get home.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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I don't think my gas tank is that big. Not sure. I think when I fill up it's usually about 25 gallons or so. Does that matter?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Pouring it in before filling up helps mix it
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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that doesnt sound right... it should be 31 or 32 IIRC.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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mine has a 36 gallon I believe but when the fuel light comes on, if you fill up right then, it only takes 26 gallons.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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that doesnt sound right... it should be 31 or 32 IIRC.
You're probably right, but I fill up at about 1/4 tank. I don't wait until the light comes on ( usually )

Would putting the perscribed mixture in at 1/4 tank be OK? Would I hurt anything if I did?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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I haven't noticed anything, seems to be working fine.
 
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