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Carburetor and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray (16 oz.) by Gumout (part#800002230) / Carb Cleaners
Brand: Gumout
Advance Auto Parts Part#: 7040539
Advance Auto Parts Part#: 7040539
Gumout® Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray cleans gum, varnish and dirt off the outside of the carburetor and the inside of the carburetor throat.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Helps treat hard starting, rough idling, stalling and high exhaust emissions
- Cleans gum, varnish and dirt off the outside of the carburetor
- Cleans the inside of the carburetor throat
| Carburetor or Fuel Injection: | Aftermarket Fuel Additives |
| Catalytic Converter Safe: | Yes |
| Cleaner Effective Base Material: | Functional Amine Chemistry |
| Container Material: | PET/PVC Plastic |
| Container Size: | 16 oz |
| Container Type: | Plastic bottle |
| Contains Octane Booster: | No |
| Contains Upper Cylinder Lubricants: | No |
| Fuel Type Compatibility: | No-lead Gasoline |
| Oxygen Sensor Safe: | Yes |
| Special Tool(s) Required: | No |
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by PowerReviewsGumoutCarb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray (16 oz.)
(based on 3 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
33%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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Comments about Gumout Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray (16 oz.):
It doesn't do anything. It refused to dissolve any carbon and I ended up using over half the can and lots of elbow grease to clean my EGR valve. This stuff is worthless.
Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- Expensive
- Flimsy
- Heavy
- Inefective
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Gumout Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray (16 oz.):
every gumout product i could find made my car run A LOT worse. the fuel system cleaaner turned on the check engine light on both cars. the fuel system cleaner gas additive made all 8 injectors need to be replaced. go for the berryman!
Pros
- Dissolves gas crud well
- Good pressure
Cons
Best Uses
- Automotive Repair Shop
- Home Garage
Comments about Gumout Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray (16 oz.):
Works better than the generic products. You don't want to have to pull the carb(s) a second time so use the good stuff and clean them out well.
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Q:
do you spray this in as the engine is running? Is it safe for outboards.Asked on 5/24/2012 by Mount Desert Yacht Yard, Dick the office from Mount Desert Maine1 answer
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This part Gumout Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray (16 oz.), Part No. 800002230: Quickly and easily cleans gum, varnish and dirt off the outside of the carburetor and the inside of the carburetor throat., Cleans gum, dirt and varnish off the outside of the carburetor and the inside of the carburetor throat., Helps overcome: Hard starting, Rough idling, Stalling, High exhaust emissions, Loss of pep., 50 state volatile organic compounds (VOC) compliant formulation, More Cleaning Power. DIRECTIONS: KEEP AWAY FROM BATTERY TERMINALS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. SPRAY WITH CAN IN UPRIGHT POSITION. Insert plastic tube firmly into valve button. WITH ENGINE OFF AND COOL: CARBURETOR: Remove the air cleaner and clean the outside of the carburetor and all of the linkage. Avoid spraying electrical connections. MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL: Spray GUMOUT on exposed ends of cool heat riser shaft. Allow to penetrate and clean. Move counterweight up and down until free.
WITH ENGINE RUNNING: CARBURETOR: Spray GUMOUT to both ends of the choke valve shaft while working choke by hand. Spray down and around the carburetor throat to remove deposits from the throttle plate area. DO NOT SPRAY DOWN CARBURETOR THROAT WITH ENGINE OFF. DO NOT SPRAY BELOW THROTTLE PLATE. CHOKE: If choke sticks, remove choke cover and spray. PCV VALVE: Disconnect the crankcase side of the valve and spray GUMOUT into the open end of the valve while working the plunger back and forth., NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES., WILL NOT HARM CATALYTIC CONVERTERS OR OXYGEN SENSORS. CONTAINS NO METHANOL OR METHYLENE CHLORIDE., If sprayed on painted surface, wipe off at once.
For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 5/25/2012 by Aaron from AAP
Q:
65 olds jet star can i spray directly in carborater,already have spray.Asked on 10/5/2011 by max from calhoun Ga.1 answer
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A:
The required information has been sent to your mail address.Answered on 10/6/2011 by Aaron from AAP
Q:
Does this product contain methanol? My 1977 Mercedes has fuel injection and methanol will damage the fuel distributor.Asked on 8/26/2011 by Gene from Cincinnati, Oh1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
No, this product does not contain methanol but it is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES.Answered on 8/28/2011 by Aaron from AAP
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