3M Automotive Fuel System Tune-Up Kit (08963) $11.24 After $10 Rebate with SS & FS CHEAPEST EVER

Note that this isn't one of those (arguably BS) "cleaners" you just add to your petrol tank.

Some disassembly required in order to use this set.

Got one last time and it was pretty easy to use, though certain cars will have twin or dual throttle pipe so make sure you inspect your car first. I will say, it did not improve the gas mileage or made the car any smoother. Also, I never got my rebate from last time... it's YMMV.

How To Get Your Rebate:
1. Purchase 3MTM Fuel System Tune-Up Kit (PN 08963).
2. Fill out this form.
3. Mail the form and the original cash register receipt showing purchase between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 to:
3M 4th Quarter Deals Rebate
P.O. Box 2078-FS
Grand Rapids, MN 55745-2078
OFFICIAL MAIL-IN REBATE CLAIM FORM
Not redeemable at retail. Please see below for terms and conditions of use.
Additional Conditions: Not redeemable at retail. Limit one $10 rebate per request. Also, limit of one $10 rebate per person and address. Rebate request must be submitted with this original Form (copies will not be accepted). Requests must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2013 and must be received by January 31, 2013. Offer void where prohibited, taxed or otherwise restricted by law. Rebate only available to residents of the U.S. Allow 8 – 10 weeks for processing and delivery of rebate. Not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, ineligible, illegible or misdirected mail. Product must be purchased by December 31, 2012.



do e really need the original form? will Amazon Ship one with the package?

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In general a complete waste of money.

All gasoline sold in this country already has additives to keep the fuel system clean.

Unless your engine is running rough, save your money.

Quote from freedeal78 : is you have a fuel-injected engine, then this is no good

Quote from taj5944 : That is absolutely 100% false.

I'm sure you folks have valid points, but would it be possible to mention any reasoning behind either view?

The premise sure sounds reasonable - an engine accumulates buildup over time that degrades performance - remove the buildup, and things should work better.

Thanks in advance for any info!

well if you are running 22psi instead of the factory 15psi, you might find cleaning out the intake (and having a proper catch can) will be useful. Most folks know that you need to use a more advanced rig to get the cleaner in every nook and cranny.

then again folks using a water/alchohol injection setup have pretty clean intakes.

Quote from Pilm9020 : Good deal. Of course Amazon has it for $24.99 w/FSSS, meaning you need to put in some kind of filler to get $25 if this is all you are buying, so off to find a filler item! [slickfillers.net]

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Quote from btcarnovale : In general a complete waste of money. All gasoline sold in this country already has additives to keep the fuel system clean. Unless your engine is running rough, save your money.

All gasoline is required to comply with the EPA minimum gasoline detergent standard. What several auto makers have found is that the minimum is insufficient to prevent clogged injectors, etc., and as such require care in choosing your source of gasoline, or periodic cleaning efforts.

In summary - Users of cheap gasoline may benefit from this product, while users of more reputable sources of fuel [toptiergas.com]might be wasting their time with a cleaning product.

Quote from ozmotion : I'm sure you folks have valid points, but would it be possible to mention any reasoning behind either view? The premise sure sounds reasonable - an engine accumulates buildup over time that degrades performance - remove the buildup, and things should work better. Thanks in advance for any info!

He means direct injection cars. Direct injection places the fuel directly IN the cylinder instead of spraying it over the intake valves. So for direct injection cars, this product is pretty much useless for cleaning up carbon build up on the intake valves.

Quote from mmrq : ... Rebate request must be submitted with this original Form (copies will not be accepted). do e really need the original form? will Amazon Ship one with the package?

Seriously. How can we get the original form? Is it possible that "no copies" means that we can't submit a copy of the filled out form? Or does this actually mean copies in general? If so, it seems unfair to honor the rebate only for those with a high-quality color laser printer.

3M Rebate Form
Rebate Offer: Receive $10 from 3M with this mail-in rebate. Offer valid through December 31.

started on: 10/1/12
purchased by: 12/31/12
postmarked by: 1/15/13

Seafoam? Nothing like 1950's technology! This is a decent deal but buy Lucas Fuel Injector cleaner and keeping the throttle body clean with a quality cleaner (GM made a fantastic one but I am not sure they still do) and you have the same thing. A professional cleaning will get you much better results though. And to those who say it is a waste of money are just wrong using it as a blanket statement.

Interesting deal.. maybe good, maybe delusional. [see below]
I think it sounds like a good set if (1) you have a vehicle with Throttle-body injection (TBI), which used to be the most common type of "fuel injection', and (2) you have some skills (and maybe a helper) to use the whole thing properly.

So here's why I said you may be delusional... this is from the description page: "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."