Engine cleanser important?
#1
08-07-2009 | 05:51 AM
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Engine cleanser important?
At AdvancedAutoParts the other day and they were recommending this Seafoam engine cleaner stuff, it seems like a lot of 'em think it's the best product out there. My 2003 Monte SS has 62,000 miles, I ran the Seafoam through it once before, back at 58,000 miles or so, but I didn't notice a difference in gas mileage, performance, idling or anything. The bottle says to use every 2,000-5,000 miles for maximum protection and cleaning ability, I'm sure it's just a sales gimmick, but should I still continue to use this?
#2
08-07-2009 | 06:22 AM
I'm a believer in SeaFoam : )
So is every mechanic that I know & even sea captains on
their boats. I think it's a good investments when the miles
on your ride starts to climb : )
Check Out thier link & vid on SeaForam below
http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html
So is every mechanic that I know & even sea captains on
their boats. I think it's a good investments when the miles
on your ride starts to climb : )
Check Out thier link & vid on SeaForam below
http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment/index.html
#3
08-07-2009 | 07:48 AM
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How did you use the seafoam?
Through the engine by way of a vacuum line? In your oil? or in your gastank? or all 3 like you are supposed to.
If you do all 3, it's good to do it like every 30,000 miles or every other year.
Through the engine by way of a vacuum line? In your oil? or in your gastank? or all 3 like you are supposed to.
If you do all 3, it's good to do it like every 30,000 miles or every other year.
#4
08-07-2009 | 10:45 AM
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I just do it through the vac line and through the gas tank- but IMO, every oil change sounds excessive to me to. I've been doing it about every 10-15k.
I love the crazy smoke on my GP w/ no cat, you get some pretty heavy smoke out of the tailpipe
Nothing was as good as the first time though....
I love the crazy smoke on my GP w/ no cat, you get some pretty heavy smoke out of the tailpipe
Nothing was as good as the first time though....
#5
08-07-2009 | 11:17 AM
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#6
08-07-2009 | 02:19 PM
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SeaFoam fed into your engine via a vacuum line is an awesome way to clean out carbon deposits and bring some life back to your engine. This becomes a big deal on supercharged applications, where increased cylinder compression due to carbon build up can lead to detonation (KR). I SeaFoam my cars yearly.
#9
08-08-2009 | 01:20 AM
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IDK about the sea foam stuff...My opinion is to just use a good Fully Synthetic oil, and change in on a regular basic. You won't have engine deposits using a Good FULL synthetic from day one. My Engine with 77K is spotless inside.
#10
08-09-2009 | 12:20 AM
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I'd personally do it out in the boonies if you can; if your car happens to smoke quite a bit, it can become a real hazard for other drivers.
The first time I did it on my GP- it smoked up a 2 lane road by our apartment for almost 50' (and I don't mean light haze, I mean thick smoke) before it started to dissipate.