Anyone Tried Seafoam?

korbin502 · November 9, 2009

Anyone tried Seafoam? What kind of results did you get?

2000DV4.8 · November 9, 2009

Did it, didn't really notice any benefit. Smoke show was cool, but that's about it.

Shaners · November 9, 2009

SeaFoam is a great top engine cleaner. GM actually has their own version of it too....

hockeypro1411 · November 9, 2009

I just did it the other day. I drive hard, and my truck idles a lot, so I figured why not. I opted to suck it in through a vacuum line, but I didn't know which one was the best. I looked for one with the most suction. Apparently the one I chose was the wrong one, because the engine never even sputtered and it sucked in over half the bottle in about 3 seconds. I gave it a good 10 minutes and it fired right up and blew a ton of smoke ...out of one exhaust pipe. My truck's got true duals, so I'm guessing the one I chose didn't supply all cylinders. Woops lol. The rest of the can went into the gas tank, but it was only about a third of a can so I let the truck get low on gas so that it would be more concentrated instead of a pint of Seafoam into 30 gallons of gas. I don't feel any difference, but now I can say I tried it.

2000DV4.8 · November 9, 2009

I just did it the other day. I drive hard, and my truck idles a lot, so I figured why not. I opted to suck it in through a vacuum line, but I didn't know which one was the best. I looked for one with the most suction. Apparently the one I chose was the wrong one, because the engine never even sputtered and it sucked in over half the bottle in about 3 seconds. I gave it a good 10 minutes and it fired right up and blew a ton of smoke ...out of one exhaust pipe. My truck's got true duals, so I'm guessing the one I chose didn't supply all cylinders. Woops lol. The rest of the can went into the gas tank, but it was only about a third of a can so I let the truck get low on gas so that it would be more concentrated instead of a pint of Seafoam into 30 gallons of gas. I don't feel any difference, but now I can say I tried it.

Since you only did one of the banks, does your truck pull to the opposite side now?

hockeypro1411 · November 9, 2009

I just did it the other day. I drive hard, and my truck idles a lot, so I figured why not. I opted to suck it in through a vacuum line, but I didn't know which one was the best. I looked for one with the most suction. Apparently the one I chose was the wrong one, because the engine never even sputtered and it sucked in over half the bottle in about 3 seconds. I gave it a good 10 minutes and it fired right up and blew a ton of smoke ...out of one exhaust pipe. My truck's got true duals, so I'm guessing the one I chose didn't supply all cylinders. Woops lol. The rest of the can went into the gas tank, but it was only about a third of a can so I let the truck get low on gas so that it would be more concentrated instead of a pint of Seafoam into 30 gallons of gas. I don't feel any difference, but now I can say I tried it.

Since you only did one of the banks, does your truck pull to the opposite side now?

Slightly. I'll get a picture of the line I used up here tomorrow. And the video of the failness.

davzog · November 9, 2009

I use it for my boat to winterize it....put a can in the tank and run it through the motor ...the Mercury mechanic said it keeps the fuel injections system from getting gummed up during winter storage...who knows?

96chevy7.4L · November 9, 2009

I tried and no diff at all. Put in a half a tank of gas give or take 15 gallons and still nothing.

deerchooper · November 10, 2009

its a water remover, if ya dont have any you will not see any results.

quad ppl use it all the time when they swamp there rides. helps get all the water out of the crank case, plus we change the oil many times to remove it.

well thats the only reason we use it, lol.

tone357 · November 11, 2009

Anyone tried Seafoam? What kind of results did you get?

It not only removes water, it's an injector cleaner as well. It also removes carbon deposits. In my opinion, it's the best bang for the buck out there. I mainly use it in through the gas tank for injector cleaning, but I now pour a can in the crankcase and run it about 100 miles before changing the oil. quite noticeable difference. I suggest you invest in a couple of cans and see for yourself. I highly recommend it.

uh6tdrvr · November 11, 2009

YES it works. I have cleared check engine codes with it. it works well

1. make sure the engine is at operating temp.

2. in your Brake booster line, and any other line that will suck it into the engine.

3. after you get it in the engine, shut it off for about 5 minutes. this allows it to absorb into carbon deposits.

4. start it back up and then hold engine rpm higher and it will burn all the carbon out.....or just go and run the crap out of it just make sure you keep the RPM's up.

Vortec-Z71 · November 12, 2009

SeaFoam is a great top engine cleaner. GM actually has their own version of it too....

Here' GM's stuff:

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp?PageA...p;ProdID=172753

Shawn T · November 12, 2009

Awhile back I posted a topic about a bad fuel knock in my LBZ diesel (not trying to rob post). I used some fuel treatment the dealer gave me called "Stanadyne". The fuel knock is about 80% gone and I have been researching Sea Foam on the internet. It says it is a great treatment for diesels as well. Knowing diesel motors produce no vacuum, how do I treat the intake? Shall I just take the final intake venturi off leading into the manifold and dump it there? I am about ready to change my oil and these babies hold 10-3/4 quarts so I may buy two treatments just to dilute the oil a little more. And finally, where do I get Sea Foam? I have looked everywhere for it.