Can you use the gumout carb cleaner fuel stuff that you put in your gas tank on an atv?

Question

Have a 2001 warrior and was just wondering

Answer 1

Yes you can. Just be sure you put the correct amount in. Read the instructions on the can. If you put too much in it will cause problems.

Answer 2

You can put carb cleaner in your fuel tank and ride your KZ with no problems whatsoever. However, most carb cleaners are more volatile than pump gas so don't go overboard. I wouldn't put any more than about 6-8 ounces per tankful. Not that more would be catastrophic, but excess carb cleaner could create a lean condition that could possibly burn a hole in your piston. Putting carb cleaner in your cycle's tank is no different than adding fuel system/injector cleaners to your car's tank. I wouldn't believe too strongly in fuel additives though. They will KEEP your system clean, but they won't make it clean. Sort of like tartar control toothpaste.

Answer 3

Be very very careful with this. I once used a bottle of carburetor cleaner on a motorcycle, then it wouldn't start because it was flooding out. I took it to my mechanic and he had to replace all the little plastic/rubber pieces in the carbs because the carb cleaner ate it all away. He stated that you could use fuel injector cleaner without any problems, but to stay away from carburetor cleaner alone.

Carb cleaner is usually really nasty stuff that will eat everything except for metal away (which is it's job). It supposed to eat varnish and all the other gunk that accumulated up from the gas.

Seafoam brand Carb/Fuel Injector cleaner is highly regarded.

Answer 4

Gumout Carburetor Cleaner

Answer 5

I usually use fuel injector cleaner in mine.I also put a little STP gas treatment in it once in awhile.It seems to work well.
When you use a gas can to fill your tank all the time it gets small amounts of debri and water in it.

Answer 6

Sure.
Just remember the tank is smaller, you won't use the whole bottle.