# 1998 Ford Contour needs an atomizer?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** contour, ford\
**Created:** [May 14, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385 "2018-05-14T21:47:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![JayKlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@JayKlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayKlock)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385/1 "2018-05-14T21:47:53Z")

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there’s a mechanic who’s recommending an atomizer for my car. it’s supposed to disolve all the carbon and remove all the sludge.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385/2 "2018-05-15T12:28:13Z")

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The car is 20 years old with How many miles? You didn’t say.

If the car is running OK and you use quality gasoline, I’d say your mechanic has a boat payment coming due and figures he can get it from you. So don’t bother.

If its running rough, then sure, give it a try.