Have any of you used Seafoam?

[Black_35TH]

I'm thinking about running 1/3rd bottle though my air intake probably though the pcv line, and 1/3rd bottle in my oil case. Then running the car for about ten miles and changing the oil. Any advice? I've heard rave reviews on this stuff but never tried it before...

 

[1993_VG30E_GXE]

I've used it. It doesn't do much if the engine is high mileage already. Also be careful that you don't hydrolock it, or you'll hurt the motor.

 

[timish]

Yes, wear a gas mask!

 

[Black_Thunder]

i've used it, use to use it frequently when it was less then half the price it is now.


still use it now and then, i usually run half a bottle through the intake and put the other half in the gas tank.

 

[nthach]

Seafoam is more or less IPA, stoddard solvent and light oil. If you want something more potent, you'll need to track down one of the following: GM or AC Delco Top Engine Cleaner, Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner, Motorcraft Carb Tune-Up Cleaner or Valvtect Marine Motor De-Carb.

 

[philobeddoe]

i like stuff, pep boys just cleared the decks at $5 a can

i like to run it through the pcv, toss my kid in the truck, and go out for a spirited ride

yeehaaaaw!

lots of smokey good fun.

i also run it through the gas tank on the kawasaki often, as well as the priuses, and anything else i have in the stable from time to time.

do i have data? nope.

but everything is running great

 

[tonycarguy]

Originally Posted By: philobeddoe

i also run it through the gas tank on the kawasaki often, as well as the priuses, and anything else i have in the stable from time to time.


It would comical to see the reaction of other people if you ran Seafoam into the intake of a Prius then drive around the block

 

[philobeddoe]

Originally Posted By: tonycarguy
Originally Posted By: philobeddoe

i also run it through the gas tank on the kawasaki often, as well as the priuses, and anything else i have in the stable from time to time.


It would comical to see the reaction of other people if you ran Seafoam into the intake of a Prius then drive around the block






that may be worth doing and video taping

 

[Cup of Joe]

You can also use Deep Creep since it is the aerosol version of seafoam. I prefer to spray the intake and use regular seafoam in the tank.
http://www.seafoamsales.com/deep-creep/index.html

 

[eljefino]

I use it in the gas, unplugged a carb jet in my bike. It does something funky though so I try to use up all the gas in a very short period of time.

For decarbing valves and piston tops, MMO soaks work awesome and are cheaper.

 

[SLJ2137694]

Use Top Tier Gas and you shouldn't have to worry about additives. I've seen the additives in Top Tier clean up some dirty engines.
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

 

[ADFD1]

I often wonder if you're really getting top tier gas. When I lived in NY I would see a gas truck pull into a Shell station, drop gas, then drive a few miles up the road to a brand-x station and drop gas there too.

 

[EricF]

supposedly, all the gas is the same, mfgr'd by one refinery, the only difference is the additive package they (supposedly) add for each specific company (i.e. shell, chevron, 76, etc..)

so.. you never know.

 

[01rangerxl]

I did it on my 2001 2.5 Ranger at 75K miles. 1/3 through the brake booster vacuum line, 1/3 in the oil, and 1/3 in the gas. It made a cool smoke show, but that was about it. I changed the oil 500 miles later. A lot of people replace the spark plugs, but I didn't. The truck really ran exactly the same after.

Be prepared for it to foul your spark plugs though. It can happen. Also, take your time getting it into the engine, and don't use more than 1/3 of a can! People have hydrolocked their engines with stuff like Seafoam. Also, if you put any in the oil, change it soon.

If your engine runs good, there may be no benefit to Seafoam. I have no plans to Seafoam my current truck. It runs exactly like it should. On a car with a lot of carbon buildup, it might be a good idea though. If I bought another <$1000 Craigslist beater I would Seafoam it just for fun.

 

[7055]

I thought about doing it but now that I run water injection I'm guessing there's no point. I hear water injection is like steam cleaning.

 

[Black_35TH]

Cool thanks for the input everyone

 

[artificialist]

I just run half the can into the vacuum line, and then pour the other half in the gas tank.

I see no need to add anything to a quality oil. Still, I change the oil just after I run the seafoam.

It works well.

 

[AdRock]

Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
I did it on my 2001 2.5 Ranger at 75K miles. 1/3 through the brake booster vacuum line, 1/3 in the oil, and 1/3 in the gas. It made a cool smoke show, but that was about it. I changed the oil 500 miles later. A lot of people replace the spark plugs, but I didn't. The truck really ran exactly the same after.

Be prepared for it to foul your spark plugs though. It can happen. Also, take your time getting it into the engine, and don't use more than 1/3 of a can! People have hydrolocked their engines with stuff like Seafoam. Also, if you put any in the oil, change it soon.

If your engine runs good, there may be no benefit to Seafoam. I have no plans to Seafoam my current truck. It runs exactly like it should. On a car with a lot of carbon buildup, it might be a good idea though. If I bought another div>



You can use the whole can through the intake and it won't hurt a thing if done correctly. I've done it countless times on many vehicles. The Mopar stuff is great stuff if you can get your hands on it.

I usually run a can through the intake once a year. Then put a can or two of Chemtool in the gas tank. Run the tank empty, then run another half tank through it. Then change the oil, filter, fuel filter, and pull the plugs to check them out and regap if needed.

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: tonycarguy
Originally Posted By: philobeddoe

i also run it through the gas tank on the kawasaki often, as well as the priuses, and anything else i have in the stable from time to time.


It would comical to see the reaction of other people if you ran Seafoam into the intake of a Prius then drive around the block

 

[Trav]

Cadillac 4.6 N* were known for cold start knock due to combustion chamber build up.Sea Foam was absolutely worthless,nothing more than smoke in a can.GM top engine cleaner down the plug holes and left overnight cleaned them right up.
Easy to tell what really works with the GM the cold knocking was completely gone,Sea Foam made no difference even when used the same way down the plug holes overnight.

IMHO the only thing getting cleaned out with sea foam is your wallet.