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So my neighbor is a backyard mechanic, does real good with all his work. He swears by this sea foam stuff. Says it will get rid of any ticking or knocking that u might have. Apparently u have to pour some in u'r gas and some in u'r engine oil, then let it run through the system. All the while u get this black smokt out the tail pipes. Has anyone else heard of this stuff? And if so does it really work?
Myself and other members here use it. Works very well. :yup:
Ok, so what exactly does it do though?
I've never used it. Saw someone fog out a neighborhood using it though. I've heard nothing but good things about it.
is good i use it on all my cars, what you do you buy two cans, poor a whole can into your gas tank , then poor half of the other one into your oil and the other half into a vacum line like the brake buster line, let it sit for like 20 minutes then turn it on and drive the crap out of it allot of black smoke should come out and thats all the gunk in your fuel, system and it cleans the valves and all the oil system as well, you can fell the hp being restore, there are allot of videos on youtube on how to do it.
Are there any down falls to it though? I mean it won't affect and plastic or rubber, i really think its something i need to do. Im just a little hesitant about it, would really hate to screw up my engine.
It is petroleum based and will not harm the plastic or rubber. Personally I only use one can. Pour half in the full tank, and slowly put the other half through a vaccuum line. I don't put it in so fast that it will stall the engine. Some put it in with there oil, but not me. Putting something that foams in with my lubricant just doesn't seem good. JMO.
sea foam has prolonged the life of previous cars ive had and makes them drive almost like new. the only possible downside is having to change your oil at maximum 100 miles after introducing it to your crankcase. breaks down all the nasty gunk in there, and who wants to drive with all that swirling around. I use this in the goat every 3 to 5k.
Could it possibly foul out any sensors or clog injectors or anything? You know...all of that junk trying to exit the engine...
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Originally Posted by chris1974
i personally use it every 20k and i haven't had a single problem. The 1st time you use it you will fog the neighborhood. I use one can in the fuel tank and half in the brake booster line. The other half in the engine before Im fixing to change oil. The 1st time I use it I noticed an increase in throttle response and idle.
Sounds like I need to throw some in the TA.....
I love seafoam, just seafoamed mine today. didnt smoke too much. I was curious about their "Trans Tune" product.
Guess maybe i will pick some up and give it a try
Never used it but I may give it a try now.
is good to do it before a tune up, cause after your done seafoming you will have to change your oil before 300 miles and spark plugs as well
use it on a full tank or less then?
One can with a full tank of gas and one half in the oil and the other half in the brake booster hose.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
You should not have to change the plugs after using seafoam.Quote:
Originally Posted by reaper ws6
correct, i never had to change spark plugs after it.Quote:
Originally Posted by FMBL
Keep in mind, the more smoke your pipes spit out is the more carbon buildup there was in your system. If it's pretty heavy it doesn't hurt to do it again when your next oil change is due.
I use it all the time but have never put it in my gas tank or oil tank. i just pull the 5/8" line that on the brake booster off and pull the fitting out of it then slowly pour it in. it will make you engine act weird but it is not hurting anything. once i have poured a decent amount in i pour a lot in at one time and it USUALLY will kill the car. if it doesnt just turn it off with the key the WAIT around 25-30 minutes. once you fire it up make sure it outside because it will smoke so bad that you cant see but a few feet in front of you depending on how dirty your motor is. best thing to do is let it idle for a few minutes then take it around the block and give it hell. :)
you don't have to change the plugs but is recommended because all the carbon build's up on it, if not just take one off and see how they look after your done foaming
Thats a great definition''fog out'' cause thats exactly what happened:chuckles: I bet it looked pretty funny to some to see this clean Sunset Orange SS with a huge cloud of smoke billowing out of the tailpipes! They were probably thinking i was some wanker who didnt know how to drive and blew my engine out!!:nono:Quote:
Originally Posted by chris1974
was wondering if anyone would prefer red line to seafoam or it makes a difference..
Ya know i know red-line has some good products but i really dont know? Ive only did Seafoam and it seemed to do the trick.:true:Quote:
Originally Posted by stevews602
How do you introduce it into the brake booster hose?
SteveC :)
You pop off the brake booster hose by the brake reservoir and slowly pour it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveC