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Old 03-02-2008, 03:44 AM
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One of the BMW TSBs is here:

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B130206g.htm

Note that it says to use good quality gasoline. If you can't do so, the 20 oz bottle of Techron is second-best.

I have worked on engines that had an additive poured in, to fix a problem caused by a build-up of deposits. The result was that the deposits were cleaned out, but didn't make it out of the engine. They caused consequential damage to the engine. It was an expensive fix for the owner, involving engine disassembly.

I stand by my previous recommendation: use good quality gas. If you can't, use a Techron-based additive, but realize that they are not without risks.
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