Originally Posted By: gregk24
Is this rebranded seafoam? I have ran seafoam before but it will have to wait until my next oil change, I don't like running any additives that can contaminate the oil. So I run them right before an oil change.
...and there's the problem.
Mopar CCC is highly effective for the removal of carbon deposits. I'm not going to get into a argument regarding the merits of Seafoam, but for the intended purpose here, there's simply no comparison between these two products.
As well, you have a mechanical issue present that needs to be rectified. That's significantly more important than running whatever OCI. Fix the problems, change the oil, and continue on a happy camper...not wasting your time on here continuing to discuss pinging.
I must make a correction though -- in my haste earlier, I mentioned that you should follow the label instructions. That is incorrect. Here is the actual decarboning procedure from Chrysler:
1. Start the vehicle engine and allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
2. Remove the air tube from the engine throttle body.
3. With the engine at idle, spray the entire contents of Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner, p/n 04318001AB, directly into the throttle body. As the cleaner is being ingested, allow the vehicle to “load up” with the cleaner to the point that the engine is almost stalling out. Maintain this condition until all of the cleaner is used/ingested.
4. Stop the engine once the entire can of cleaner has been ingested.
5. Install the air tube to the throttle body.
6. With the hood closed and the vehicle parked inside the garage, allow the vehicle engine to heat soak for two to three hours. This will ensure that the engine will maintain its temperature and will allow proper solvent penetration.
7. After engine soak, start the engine and drive the vehicle until the engine has reached normal engine operating temperatures.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, place the gear selector into “L” (low). If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, place the transmission into first gear.
9. In a safe vehicle operating location that will allow the vehicle to be driven safely and at the posted speed limit, accelerate the vehicle until the engine reaches 4500 RPM.
10. Hold the engine speed at this RPM for 15 seconds.
11. Slow down and in a safe location pull to the side of the road. Allow the engine to idle for five seconds.
12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 five more times.