thorne Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Has anyone here used it? Anyone tested dyno before and after to see if there was a difference? My engine just recently turned over 100k and I was thinking about using this product but I can't figure out if its good or just marketing BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 We have lots of threads about Seafoam on here, Bill. The stuff is magic, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 there are even some videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah I searched and I was just still unsure. Figured would ask. We almost need a stickied spot of all the popular tech threads. Is it really that legit? I'm trying to find some before and after dynos and cant seem to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63046&highlight=seafoam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I've used it in my LS1. I poured some in the tank and vacuum line with the proper instructions I've found. Car smoked for a bit which meant it was cleaning carbon buid up. I'd say it works and worth the try because it's not like it's that expensive. Under 10 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 transmission fluid does the same thing though. thats what they used back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I've used it in my off road truck. It made the valves very quiet. I also used it from time to time in my 94 corolla just because it seemed like a good idea since it cleaned out the truck well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Zach I thought I had asked before and did not see it You = epic win ! I'm going to try it out since I need a oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 So does anyone familiar with this want to help me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 what are you cleaning with it? ive done the vaccum thing many times and also threw some in the oil and tank before but dunno if the latter 2 were noticeable at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Sweet, I'm goanna try it tonight on my Dakota. It's got 210K miles on it and well it spend most of the time parked so what could it hurt? Thanks, Eric... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Great product... I've used it on countless vehicles without a problem. Never considered dyno'ing a car before and after, that would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ran it in the MR2 and it smoked so bad down Indianola it looked like fog rolled in. Used it in most of our vehicles at the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I've got my before dyno already. I might have to try this out. Crossle think you cccould help me do it. I'm nervous I will fuck somethign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just don't put the shit in the oil, otherwise sucking it in a vacuum line and dumping some in the tank always seemed to help out. I can't imagine it making a big difference in a car where it has been taken care of, but would be interested in dyno results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 i always just used the huge vac line on the brake booster. worked like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah, suck up about half a can using a vacuum line and let the engine choke out and die on it's own. Then WAIT at least 15min before you start your car to let the Seafoam have time to help to break down the deposits. The more smoke the comes out is supposed to be a direct reflection of how much carbon deposits were cleaned. The worst thing that could happen is it might foul your plugs. Shit is safe, been using it for years with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just don't put the shit in the oil, otherwise sucking it in a vacuum line and dumping some in the tank always seemed to help out. I can't imagine it making a big difference in a car where it has been taken care of, but would be interested in dyno results. It really cleans up any sludge or buildup if you put it in the oil, then run it for about 200 miles and change it. Probably not a good idea to throw it in the oil and go for a track run or beating it up on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 It really cleans up any sludge or buildup if you put it in the oil, then run it for about 200 miles and change it. Probably not a good idea to throw it in the oil and go for a track run or beating it up on the street. I'm just a beleiver in the fact that if your crankcase is in need of that type of cleaning the loose sludge can clog shit up, and if it's not in that condition why do it. I just hate putting cleaners in oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Don't put it in your oil on a turbocharged car, it will eat you turbo seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZach Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 this is very popular on ls1tech this might help http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/534376-how-seafoam-your-car.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry_Trapp01647545522 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm just a beleiver in the fact that if your crankcase is in need of that type of cleaning the loose sludge can clog shit up, and if it's not in that condition why do it. I just hate putting cleaners in oil. it can also cause leaky seals on older cars where the sludge has become part of the seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 id put seafoam in my coffee if i werent sure that it would kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Seafoam in gas tank and in vacuum line is what I always did to my saturn. Also used Marvel Mystery Oil soak in the crank case and each cylinder too right before an oil change. But that was only because it burned and smoked more then normal when the car idled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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