Sea Foam??
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From: Sun City CA
Sea Foam??
There is lots to be learned, but that is why I love this site.
Ok, got my hands on some Sea Foam, probably the last few cans the California NAPA had, there was a little dust on the bottle.
Put one can 50/50 in the gas tank. Saving one for the oil change.
Need to know how to get it into the F/I without any trouble. Which vacuum line on the intake/ TB should I pour it in to, should I pour, drip, something?
I have heard good things about this stuff, you all swear by it. It must be good if it violates EPA laws.
Your continued help would be appreciated.
Ok, got my hands on some Sea Foam, probably the last few cans the California NAPA had, there was a little dust on the bottle.
Put one can 50/50 in the gas tank. Saving one for the oil change.
Need to know how to get it into the F/I without any trouble. Which vacuum line on the intake/ TB should I pour it in to, should I pour, drip, something?
I have heard good things about this stuff, you all swear by it. It must be good if it violates EPA laws.
Your continued help would be appreciated.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I disconnect the PCV valve, stick a funnel in the end of the hose where the valve was and slowly pour in the sea foam. When you get close to the bottom of the can increase your rate until your motor stalls. Let the car sit over night and enjoy the smoke in the morning!
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Yes, SeaFoam Does It Again!
Hey, my Dad runs SeaFoam. He'll be pleased to know that the Vette Forum guys are using his product!
I've never been one to buy into snake oils as a fix for anything, but that mentality is from the old carburetor days. And, my Dad didn't appreciate being referred to as a snake oils salesman! Now with fuel injection, etc. I've found that SeaFoam works great for decarbonizing, cleaning crankcases, and so on. If you find that the store you're in doesn't have SeaFoam for the crankcase/gas tank, you can use Trans-Tune as it is the same formula just called something different. Also, try the Bugs-Be-Gone product ... it works awesome for removing bugs from the front of your car.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by RonVette2
How often should this be done? I have 25k miles on my Z now, and I've only had it about 3 weeks or so.
I clean the top end every other oil change and add a can to the gas tank twice a year seems to be working good like this so far. I haven’t decided what to do about a catch can yet but I would imagine that after I install one the top end cleaning will be an annual chore.
I haven’t cleaned my bottom end with it yet….
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by glackore
Hey, my Dad runs SeaFoam. He'll be pleased to know that the Vette Forum guys are using his product!
I've never been one to buy into snake oils as a fix for anything, but that mentality is from the old carburetor days. And, my Dad didn't appreciate being referred to as a snake oils salesman! Now with fuel injection, etc. I've found that SeaFoam works great for decarbonizing, cleaning crankcases, and so on. If you find that the store you're in doesn't have SeaFoam for the crankcase/gas tank, you can use Trans-Tune as it is the same formula just called something different. Also, try the Bugs-Be-Gone product ... it works awesome for removing bugs from the front of your car.
Melting Slicks
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From: Silver Spring MD
Decarbonizing is this an invitation to DISASTER?!
If you put the Seafoam into the vacuum lines are you asking for trouble by breaking down a perfectly good running engine and inviting oil leakage. My car has 60K + miles and doesn't leak ANY OIL. I've had cars with severe oil consumption problems and once you use some detergent to CLEAN the engine the leakage gets WORSE.
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From: tx
Detergents Causing Oils Leaks
Decarbonizing will not cause oils leaks, nor will it cause increased oil consumption. Often times rings that are stuck via carbon and contamination are freed and provide oil control once again.
As far as using this product in the oil, if you have a sludgy, dirty engine that isn't leaking now, it should not cause any other leaks.
As far as using this product in the oil, if you have a sludgy, dirty engine that isn't leaking now, it should not cause any other leaks.
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From: Ft Lauderdale FL
Originally Posted by glackore
Hey, my Dad runs SeaFoam. He'll be pleased to know that the Vette Forum guys are using his product!
I've never been one to buy into snake oils as a fix for anything, but that mentality is from the old carburetor days. And, my Dad didn't appreciate being referred to as a snake oils salesman! Now with fuel injection, etc. I've found that SeaFoam works great for decarbonizing, cleaning crankcases, and so on. If you find that the store you're in doesn't have SeaFoam for the crankcase/gas tank, you can use Trans-Tune as it is the same formula just called something different. Also, try the Bugs-Be-Gone product ... it works awesome for removing bugs from the front of your car.
Here is a Email I got from Sea Foam
Both products contain the same base oil ingredients, HOWEVER they are each formulated/mixed differently for specific purposes.
Trans Tune is for specific use in Hydraulic oil applications, maximum operating temperatures of 220 degrees. Cleans residue and dries moisture.
Sea Foam is for use in gasoline, diesel, Gas/oil mix, High temperature diesel oil and normal crankcase oils in gasoline application engines. Provides high temperature protection for cylinder temperatures.
I WOULD NOT USE TRANS TUNE FOR APPLICATIONS WHERE SEA FOAM IS RECOMMENDED, OR VICE VERSA.
Trans Tune is for specific use in Hydraulic oil applications, maximum operating temperatures of 220 degrees. Cleans residue and dries moisture.
Sea Foam is for use in gasoline, diesel, Gas/oil mix, High temperature diesel oil and normal crankcase oils in gasoline application engines. Provides high temperature protection for cylinder temperatures.
I WOULD NOT USE TRANS TUNE FOR APPLICATIONS WHERE SEA FOAM IS RECOMMENDED, OR VICE VERSA.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
I did my dads car (88k miles) and the fire department showed up for a street full of smoke. 
My Vette only has 13k on it, so I don't need it. IMHO, after 50k is a good idea.
My Vette only has 13k on it, so I don't need it. IMHO, after 50k is a good idea.
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by Benpup
Just changed my oil. Can I run it through my fuel system without screwing something up, or like have to do another oil change now?
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by IT L GO
Here is a Email I got from Sea Foam
Quote:
Both products contain the same base oil ingredients, HOWEVER they are each formulated/mixed differently for specific purposes.
Trans Tune is for specific use in Hydraulic oil applications, maximum operating temperatures of 220 degrees. Cleans residue and dries moisture.
Sea Foam is for use in gasoline, diesel, Gas/oil mix, High temperature diesel oil and normal crankcase oils in gasoline application engines. Provides high temperature protection for cylinder temperatures.
I WOULD NOT USE TRANS TUNE FOR APPLICATIONS WHERE SEA FOAM IS RECOMMENDED, OR VICE VERSA.
Quote:
Both products contain the same base oil ingredients, HOWEVER they are each formulated/mixed differently for specific purposes.
Trans Tune is for specific use in Hydraulic oil applications, maximum operating temperatures of 220 degrees. Cleans residue and dries moisture.
Sea Foam is for use in gasoline, diesel, Gas/oil mix, High temperature diesel oil and normal crankcase oils in gasoline application engines. Provides high temperature protection for cylinder temperatures.
I WOULD NOT USE TRANS TUNE FOR APPLICATIONS WHERE SEA FOAM IS RECOMMENDED, OR VICE VERSA.
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Inside Secret
That's Ok. Legally, the folks at SeaFoam wouldn't provide a document or make a statement that indicated anything different than what the can or literature say. There's plenty of SeaFoam to go around!
Happy Cruz'in!
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