Seafoam
11-04-2004, 05:41 PM
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Seafoam
Ok guys , i picked up some seafoam tonight from Autozone. Now my question, on 240's what is the best way to use it? DSM guys go through a vaccum line somewhere, could i do that to? That looks like teh easiest way. Any pics or anthing would be great. Like engine pics of where the line is or whatever. Thanks in advnaced.
11-05-2004, 08:37 AM
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Well i've did tons of research on Seafoam. I've actually never seen a bad thing said about it . Searched many many forums and i like all the feedback on it. Hell its only 5 bucks a can so your not out any money.
11-06-2004, 05:24 PM
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Seafoam is well worth the time!!!! I've seen it done wonders....
The best and easiest way is suck it through the brake booster line... but before the check valve....
and never put suck too much at one time... and make sure it's abrove idle when you do it...
The best and easiest way is suck it through the brake booster line... but before the check valve....
and never put suck too much at one time... and make sure it's abrove idle when you do it...
11-07-2004, 07:57 PM
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BRAKE BOOSTER!!!
*edit*
if your systems have NEVER been cleaned.. ::cough cough:: make sure you got some new plugs on hand for it will coat them black from the excess bi-carbonite shat that comes off..
just be warned.. also, dont rev your car leave it at idle.. it will sound like its going to bog, but if you follow the directions you will be ok! and make sure you have a full tank of gas also. i had to leave my car on for about 25 minuts to make sure everything got out!
thats my 2c
thanks,
-slo
*edit*
if your systems have NEVER been cleaned.. ::cough cough:: make sure you got some new plugs on hand for it will coat them black from the excess bi-carbonite shat that comes off..
just be warned.. also, dont rev your car leave it at idle.. it will sound like its going to bog, but if you follow the directions you will be ok! and make sure you have a full tank of gas also. i had to leave my car on for about 25 minuts to make sure everything got out!
thats my 2c
thanks,
-slo
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11-10-2004, 06:48 PM
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I have to disagree with you...
Do you what's the main concern with people sucking seafoam through the intake?
Pouring liquid in to your engine through your intake....
If you rev your engine abrove idle.. it will get more air/fuel to help burn seafoam off. and will lessen the chance of putting a hole in your block or throwing a rod(s)...
and I don't buy the spark plugs coating thing.... If seafoam is to clean carbon... and yet coat you spark plugs?.....
another concern with the use of Seafoam is it messing up O2 sensors... well it is nothing to worry about seen Seafoam will burn up before it get to the O2 when used with small amount.. but you'll throw a rod before that....
Do you what's the main concern with people sucking seafoam through the intake?
Pouring liquid in to your engine through your intake....
If you rev your engine abrove idle.. it will get more air/fuel to help burn seafoam off. and will lessen the chance of putting a hole in your block or throwing a rod(s)...
and I don't buy the spark plugs coating thing.... If seafoam is to clean carbon... and yet coat you spark plugs?.....
another concern with the use of Seafoam is it messing up O2 sensors... well it is nothing to worry about seen Seafoam will burn up before it get to the O2 when used with small amount.. but you'll throw a rod before that....
11-23-2004, 12:08 AM
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Originally posted by mxpimp18
It worked great on my GSX Eclipse.
It worked great on my GSX Eclipse.
11-25-2004, 08:22 PM
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um...
you should do a search on freshalloy.
i have heard that it's not really the best for older engines.
something about burning your seals that coat the different areas of your engine.
these seals form with age, and block your engine's internals from oil leaks.
use seafoam, and it will deplete them and you might have leaks in different areas of the motor.
seafoam is harsh stuff, so i would really recommend searching (definitely go to freshalloy).
i haven't ever used it but i tried something similar.
i ran an ATF/Oil mixture into my engine on idle for about 7 minutes.
Only 1 quart of ATF and 2.75 quarts of the same oil i use.
After 5 minutes it started burning and sizzling and making weird assed noises.
After that, I saw white smoke coming from different areas of my engine block and started smelling burnt ATF.
I immediately called my mechanic friend and he told me to turn it off.
(He's a mechanic at a Hyundai dealership. Whenever they recieve new cars from the manufacturer, they come brand new..
And if you turn on any of them, you hear a REALLY BAD LOUD audible stuttering-valve ticking noise on all 16 valves of the engines.
The mechanics have to run 1 quart of ATF in the motors with the rest quarts, oil..
and they run this ATF/oil mixture in the car. they don't just let it sit on idle though, they have to drive the car on the road and drive harshely and hardly until the valve ticking noise stops.
One thing to keep in mind though is.. these are brand new unbroken in engines. You have an engine that has at least 100K miles I'm assuming. )
So, it's all your call and it's up to you to do whatever you want.
But I wouldn't suggest running any sort of cleaner on such an old engine. Although I'm sure it works great in some cases, you never know for sure.
I myself wouldn't run seafoam on anything but newer engines. Maybe after a rebuild.
Good luck.
you should do a search on freshalloy.
i have heard that it's not really the best for older engines.
something about burning your seals that coat the different areas of your engine.
these seals form with age, and block your engine's internals from oil leaks.
use seafoam, and it will deplete them and you might have leaks in different areas of the motor.
seafoam is harsh stuff, so i would really recommend searching (definitely go to freshalloy).
i haven't ever used it but i tried something similar.
i ran an ATF/Oil mixture into my engine on idle for about 7 minutes.
Only 1 quart of ATF and 2.75 quarts of the same oil i use.
After 5 minutes it started burning and sizzling and making weird assed noises.
After that, I saw white smoke coming from different areas of my engine block and started smelling burnt ATF.
I immediately called my mechanic friend and he told me to turn it off.
(He's a mechanic at a Hyundai dealership. Whenever they recieve new cars from the manufacturer, they come brand new..
And if you turn on any of them, you hear a REALLY BAD LOUD audible stuttering-valve ticking noise on all 16 valves of the engines.
The mechanics have to run 1 quart of ATF in the motors with the rest quarts, oil..
and they run this ATF/oil mixture in the car. they don't just let it sit on idle though, they have to drive the car on the road and drive harshely and hardly until the valve ticking noise stops.
One thing to keep in mind though is.. these are brand new unbroken in engines. You have an engine that has at least 100K miles I'm assuming. )
So, it's all your call and it's up to you to do whatever you want.
But I wouldn't suggest running any sort of cleaner on such an old engine. Although I'm sure it works great in some cases, you never know for sure.
I myself wouldn't run seafoam on anything but newer engines. Maybe after a rebuild.
Good luck.
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