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    Got a question about hpdi's and ring free

    I have an 06' 250 hpdi and use ring free each time I feel up. I understand that ring free is not a gas treatment, but an additive to reduce carbon build up. My questions is why doesn't yamaha create a yamalube oil that contains an additive to reduce carbon build up. My last motor was an Evinrude and the oil I used (xd50) contained an additive that did just that. It would be easier than having to purchase ringfree and add it to the fuel..........I was just curious?? Anyone know.
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    Re: Got a question about hpdi's and ring free (bayoubugman)

    Yamalube also has additive in oil , ring free is added protection.

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    Re: Got a question about hpdi's and ring free (ZXD)

    ZXD is right. We sold Evinrude for a long time and they also recommend running their carbon guard as well.


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    Re: Got a question about hpdi's and ring free (Jason Hale)

    Yamaha is very proud of ring free. Walked into a dealership, grabbed a bottle without looking at the price. Needless to say I was blown away when I got up to the counter.
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    Re: Got a question about hpdi's and ring free (Neilslure)

    A lot of people us SeaFoam because it is cheaper and does the same thing

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    Re: Got a question about hpdi's and ring free (nosaj2)

    +1 on Seafoam.

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    Re: Got a question about hpdi's and ring free (Rebel1)

    We had a new Cabelas store open up my why a short while ago. I saw Ringfree for $5.99 a bottle. I brought it to the counter and asked them to check the price as I thought it was a mistake. They told me it was an overstock special. I bought the whole shelf. When I run out, I’ll go back to Seafoam.

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