How much ring free additive??

[parrotthead04]

I have a 2001 30 horse yammy. 3 cylinder. When i bought it the dealer told me to use ringfree but i never did. The motor has about 100 hours on it. should i shock it like it says on the bottle...2 ounces per gallon?..or a lesser amount because its fairly new?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: How much ring free additive??

hello<br /> why bother with it now? if your concerned then use the decarb in a can then use the ring free normally. maint is something you do as a rule not when the thought strikes. if your going to use ring free use it all the time otherwise just decarb every 100 hours with the spray.<br /> good luck and keep posting

 

[spete]

Re: How much ring free additive??

Rbolt - wondering what spray you typically use and how you go about using it?<br /><br />Thx - Spete

 

[parrotthead04]

Re: How much ring free additive??

I just had it in for service. They checked and cleaned the carbs. I am just wondering if i need to clean the carbon deposits inside the motor? Should i use it full strength (shock it..2 ounces per gallon) or just use the minimal amount.( 1 ounce for 15 gallons). or somewher in between? I just dont want to shock it if its not necessary. Motor has about 100 hours on it and have used only yammalube ( non synthetic) and premium gas.

 

[edodds]

Re: How much ring free additive??

parrotthead,<br /><br />I use ring free on a regular basis, but just the maintenance traetment. When i bought it the guy at the register was sure quick to tell me that you must do a shock treatment....sounds like a ploy to sell more ring free...2 oz. per 1 gallon of gas, and the maintenance is 1 oz per 8 gallons, that is a big jump. All I have ever done is the maintenance treatment, and I just overhauled my carbs and they looked new. Just do the maintenance treatment and check/ clean your plugs every now and then.