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Re: Throttle body soot and carbon
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 12/1/2000

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You are correct. Cheap fuel normally has a higher sulphur content. The sulphur is slow burning and forms H2SO4 (sulphuric acid) in the crank case. Good oil has additives that minimize the damage. Old ... Login to read more.