3M 08963 Fuel System Tune-Up Kit

by 3M

Product Features

• Helps to restore power and save on gas mileage
• As easy to perform as an oil change
• Requires a few simple hand-tools
• Detailed instructional DVD included with kit

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003YJ47JO
• Item model number: 08963
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Oils & Fluids > Cleaners > Fuel System Cleaners

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The 3M Do-it-yourself Fuel System Tune-up Kit is a economical solution for achieving professional mechanic grade fuel efficiency and performance out of fuel systems, at a do-it-yourselfer price. Made up of three quality 3M automotive products -- 3M Do-it-yourself Intake System Cleaner, 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner and 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner -- together they work to remove carbon, varnishes at soot from all areas of your fuel system. This easy to use tuning system is useable by virtually any would-be mechanic and includes detailed instructions on DVD.

Professional quality fuel system clean-up.
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Step 1: allow DIY Intake System Cleaner to be taken into the system.
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Step 2: apply Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner directly to throttle plate surfaces.
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Step 3: Add 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner to a full tank of gas and drive.
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Increase Fuel Economy, Power and Acceleration

Because no engine is 100% efficient, carbon, resins, and varnishes eventually build up in critical engine components, causing a reduction in fuel economy, power and acceleration. Until now car owners needed to pay for a professional fuel system service to remedy this, which can be very costly. But now 3M has provided do-it-yourself consumers with a great new way to get maximum performance from their vehicles from the convenience of their own home garage, for less than ½ the cost of what they would pay for the same results at a service center, with the 3M Do-it-yourself Fuel System Tune-up Kit.

DIY Solution in 3 Easy Steps

The 3M Do-it-yourself Fuel System Tune-up Kit combines the strengths of three quality 3M automotive maintenance products into a single fuel system tune-up program that when performed annually, or every 10,000 miles, will improve vehicle performance and gas mileage. These three products are: 3M Do-it-yourself Intake System Cleaner, 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner and 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner. The steps involved in this process are easy to perform and can feasibly be done by a single person, but are more easily achieved with the aid of an assistant behind the wheel at certain stages.

• Step 1 - 3M Do-it-yourself Intake System Cleaner: Follow the fresh intake hose to the outside of your engine's throttle body. Remove the hose boot clamp where it enters the throttle body with a screw driver to access the throttle plate. Insert the 3M Do-it-yourself Intake System Cleaner's attached hose past the throttle plate and slip the intake hose boot back on. With the help of an assistant, start the car engine while the work area is monitored. When the engine idle reaches 500-1,000 RPM, hold steady at this rate and spray the product's contents into the running engine. This process cleans intake manifolds, valves and combustion chambers. Use the entire can, which may take several minutes. Turn off the engine, remove the product hose and proceed to step 2.
• Step 2 - 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner: Again, with the help of an assistant, place the vehicle ignition in the "Run" position, but with the engine NOT started, and depress the accelerator to expose both sides of the throttle plate. Spray both sides of the plate, as well as the throttle body with 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner. Wipe excessive cleaner away and/or let wet areas dry for a few minutes with the throttle plate open before you replace the fresh air hose boot, tighten it up. This process cleans your engine's throttle plate and lubricates key pivot areas. Proceed to step 3.
• Step 3 - 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner: This last step continues the treatment of all critical fuel system components. Add 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner to a full tank, at a recommended delusion ratio of one ounce of additive to each gallon of fuel. Start the engine, allowing it to idle for a few minutes before driving it for 10-15 minutes. 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner cleans injectors, intake valves and an combustion chambers while your engine consumes this tank of gas.

Key Features

• Helps to restore power and save on gas mileage by cleaning air intake and fuel systems
• Easy, quick three-step procedure is even more simple to perform than an oil change
• Requires only a few common hand-tools and safety items
• Detailed instructional DVD included with kit

What's in the Box

• 1 - 8.75 oz. canister of 3M Do-it-yourself Intake System Cleaner
• 1 - 4 oz. canister of 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner
• 1 - 16 fluid oz. bottle of 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner
• 1 - DVD instructional video

Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from use of this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries.

Product Description

A three part kit designed for the 'medium' to 'heavy' do-it-yourselfer to perform a professional fuel system cleaning at home. Contains 3M DIY Intake System Cleaner (PN 08954), 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner (PN 08185) and 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner (PN 08813).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3M Fuel System Tune Up kit worth every penny, February 9, 2009

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L. King (East Coast USA) - See all my reviews
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I was amazed at the fuel milage difference after using the 3M Fuel System Tune Up kit. The kit was super easy to use and took me about 45 minutes from popping the hood to closing it (this included taking the throttle body off the car to clean it).
I have a 1990 240sx with 118K miles, and I'm sure the fuel system had never been cleaned. My highway mileage went from 22.5 mpg to almost 26 mpg. This will save me $4.06 on each fill up (gas is $1.85 right now)which is $141.19 a year if I fill up 35 times.
I noticed a performance change immediately. The idle was much smoother and throttle responce was much quicker. The directions were very clear and all I needed for the job was a screw driver and a 10mm socket wrench. Anyone with any mechanical ability at all can do this.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great System Beats Dealership Hands Down, November 6, 2009

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ZLN "Book Reader" (North Pole) - See all my reviews

This is a great product. I have come to trust the 3M name and this system was no exception. It came highly recommended on several forums and works just as advertised. It comes with an instructional DVD and if you follow the steps and examples provided you will have about a 45 min project that will save you lots of money compared to having it done at the dealership. I just did the tuneup on a 2005 4.0 Liter V6 Toyota with 50K+ miles. I make no claims about milage or performance increase but it cleans the throttle body very well.

!!Make sure you change the oil after this treatment within the next 100 miles or so.

This Kit cost $50 and I also purchased $30 worth of spark plugs. For $80 I got a tune-up that would have cost $400 at the dealership. Thanks 3M!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value and easy to do, May 9, 2011

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Clayton B. Hughes "c. hughes" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3M 08963 Fuel System Tune-Up Kit (Automotive)

I reviewed this and other products like it. I was concerned at ease of use because I am only somewhat experienced with working on autos. I bought this product and tried it out. Now, I have a 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 with 75,000 miles so I don't exactly have high mileage, but wow did it work wonders. I followed the DVD and directions and it took me through it with ease. Not only that, when I started up the car afterwards, the difference was night and day. The accelerator is more responsive and even my check engine light went away. It is worth the time and money to buy this fantastic product!

--note, it is helpful to have a friend help you with this... I used a brick.