Seafoam?
#1
Seafoam?
So i bought a pint of seafoam and im gona put half of it in the gas tank and the other half in the crankcase like it says. Do i just unhook the "breather valve" on the side of the crankcase and pour it into there? Or can i just pour it where i fill my engine with oil?
#2
#5
It loosens up carbon build up and pukes it out your exhaust.
I don't recommend it Usually guys with 100,000 miles plus use it.
i still don't reccomend it. Just something about thinning my oil and all that. If its not oil, its not going in my crank case.
I don't recommend it Usually guys with 100,000 miles plus use it.
i still don't reccomend it. Just something about thinning my oil and all that. If its not oil, its not going in my crank case.
#7
I have used it through the gas tank with a previous car and it cleaned up the injectors pretty well. I would definitly not use it since your car is only a 2006. It will get rid of the carbon but after using it, you will need to change out your spark plugs b/c the treatment will turn them foul. I've heard horror stories of seafoam and hydrolocking. Some people see gains right away depending on how long they let the application sit and on the other hand some see a loss in compression or a engine that won't start up. Why are you wanting to Seafoam already?
#9
Originally Posted by paulky_2000
Nothing good could come of this....
#12
on a boosted application you don't use the breather valve and you don't use the whole can.
do a third of a can in the gas tank. then pull out the plugs, put a capful in each cylinder. replace plugs. burn rubber.
do a third of a can in the gas tank. then pull out the plugs, put a capful in each cylinder. replace plugs. burn rubber.
#15
3 ways to use it
-crankcase
-gas tank
-brake booster line
personally, i wouldn't recommend it on a newer low mileage car. if your car really needs to be seafoamed this early, i suggest you take better care of your car.
-crankcase
-gas tank
-brake booster line
personally, i wouldn't recommend it on a newer low mileage car. if your car really needs to be seafoamed this early, i suggest you take better care of your car.
#16
sounds like scary stuff. How about just use a regular fuel cleaner like BG Products 44K fuel cleaner? Lots of people have used that, no fouling, no catalytic damage, nothing, just restored fuel economy, power.
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Don't use this stuff. The risks outweigh the results. If you're intent on cleaning the motor out, pour some Marvel Mystery Oil into your oil and into your gas tank. You could also try an aerosol Carb Cleaner. Just have someone hold the throttle open about 25-35% and spray it in and watch the white smoke just pour out of the exhaust. (not all cars will generate smoke, some do it more than others. 240's generally make the best smoke).