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i used it numerous times on different cars, some worked better than others. Instructions are also on the bottle. Also, many many youtube videos on this topic.
Hey! seafoam is good stuff, i have used it in my crankcase and gastank.... also i have used a product called TVF (trans valve fix) from Blaster i get it at my NAPA store i think advance auto may have both too.
I do think i like the TVF a little better they have a gas treatment/trans and oil treatment too
heres a plug: mom has a 95 grand prix 3.1L engine, it had a slight noise of a lifter or something something i am told is not uncommon on these engines i poured a bottle in as it ran and it stopped! also i have used it on carb cars where you por it down the throat in doses until the engine stops and then restart and it runs soooooo much better!
good luck!
If you change your oil periodically, you will not see any benefit from pouring sea foam into your crank case.
I am not content with pouring sea foam into the gas tank, as there are dedicated fuel system treatment and fuel injector cleaners for the job.
You can substitute seafoam with any O2 sensor safe intake or carb cleaners. Simply unplug the brake booster hose and squirt intake or carb cleaner into the hose while the engine is revving. This seems to be an easier solution than allowing the engine to slowly induce the seafoam.
However, that is not to say that seafoam is useless. On a really neglected vehicle, you will see major improvements from using seafoam and following its instructions!
If you change your oil periodically, you will not see any benefit from pouring sea foam into your crank case.
I am not content with pouring sea foam into the gas tank, as there are dedicated fuel system treatment and fuel injector cleaners for the job.
You can substitute seafoam with any O2 sensor safe intake or carb cleaners. Simply unplug the brake booster hose and squirt intake or carb cleaner into the hose while the engine is revving. This seems to be an easier solution than allowing the engine to slowly induce the seafoam.
However, that is not to say that seafoam is useless. On a really neglected vehicle, you will see major improvements from using seafoam and following its instructions!
LoveSick, what about the obsessively cared-for car, with regular 3K mile oil changes and low mileage, but noticeable pinging from idle to 2000 rpm?
I asked my dealership about their cleaning service, and they have a BG-product service, which includes whatever BG sells that's like Seafoam. Any thoughts on that?
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If you change your oil periodically, you will not see any benefit from pouring sea foam into your crank case.
I am not content with pouring sea foam into the gas tank, as there are dedicated fuel system treatment and fuel injector cleaners for the job.
You can substitute seafoam with any O2 sensor safe intake or carb cleaners. Simply unplug the brake booster hose and squirt intake or carb cleaner into the hose while the engine is revving. This seems to be an easier solution than allowing the engine to slowly induce the seafoam.
However, that is not to say that seafoam is useless. On a really neglected vehicle, you will see major improvements from using seafoam and following its instructions!
Changing you oil periodically still will not keep your intake area free of oil residue, unless you've had an oil catch can from day 1, which I am sure no one has. Changing your oil periodically will not prevent oil buildup in the combustion chambers and all other areas that sea foam treats. Having a well maintained car helps keep the insides clean, but not spotless. That's just the nature of the beast.
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