SEAFOAM.... now its blowing blue smoke!!!!!!! is this normal?
03-19-2007, 10:13 AM
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SEAFOAM.... now its blowing blue smoke!!!!!!! is this normal?
i seafoamed my car 2 days ago and at two different times (used 1/3rd of the can each time).... its still blowing blue smoke on and i have driven it about 50 miles.. wtf?
03-19-2007, 10:26 AM
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do u think my rings are toasted then?
i made a post yesterday about how i fed the SEAFOAM through the brake booster and somehow it got past my rings into my OIL... the thing is, i did a compression test and it was fine.
i could really use some help....
i made a post yesterday about how i fed the SEAFOAM through the brake booster and somehow it got past my rings into my OIL... the thing is, i did a compression test and it was fine.
i could really use some help....
03-19-2007, 10:35 AM
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Re: (allricedout)
Do a leakdown. That'll tell you if it's your rings or your headgasket.
Seafoam eats away at ****, especially gaskets, so if you use too much of it you'll run into problems. Or I suppose you'll run into problems also if the gaskets are too old 'n ****.
Seafoam eats away at ****, especially gaskets, so if you use too much of it you'll run into problems. Or I suppose you'll run into problems also if the gaskets are too old 'n ****.
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03-19-2007, 10:54 AM
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Re: (YoungKadafi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by YoungKadafi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how did you find out it was in the oil?
yea i would only run seafoam in my gas tank. Or Amsoil power foam in my throttle body.</TD></TR></TABLE>
because on the dipstick there was carbon deposits..... everytime i checked. what do u guys think?
yea i would only run seafoam in my gas tank. Or Amsoil power foam in my throttle body.</TD></TR></TABLE>
because on the dipstick there was carbon deposits..... everytime i checked. what do u guys think?
03-19-2007, 11:04 AM
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Re: (Boostedb20EH2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostedb20EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think the problem is you refused everyones advice yesterday to change your oil......</TD></TR></TABLE>
im going to change it right now.. but still it shouldnt be smoking right?
my car is also making some weird noises in the head.. not running right and i already asg. the valves... this sux
im going to change it right now.. but still it shouldnt be smoking right?
my car is also making some weird noises in the head.. not running right and i already asg. the valves... this sux
03-19-2007, 11:04 AM
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Re: (Boostedb20EH2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostedb20EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think the problem is you refused everyones advice yesterday to change your oil......</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was about to ask whether or not he's changed the oil. I suppose that answers that question...
I was about to ask whether or not he's changed the oil. I suppose that answers that question...
03-19-2007, 11:08 AM
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Re: (allricedout)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by allricedout »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
im going to change it right now.. but still it shouldnt be smoking right?
my car is also making some weird noises in the head.. not running right and i already asg. the valves... this sux</TD></TR></TABLE>
I dont know much about sea foam but if people were telling you to do it im sure there was reasoning behind it. And what kind of weird noises in the head.
im going to change it right now.. but still it shouldnt be smoking right?
my car is also making some weird noises in the head.. not running right and i already asg. the valves... this sux</TD></TR></TABLE>
I dont know much about sea foam but if people were telling you to do it im sure there was reasoning behind it. And what kind of weird noises in the head.
03-19-2007, 11:11 AM
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Re: (Boostedb20EH2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostedb20EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont know much about sea foam but if people were telling you to do it im sure there was reasoning behind it. And what kind of weird noises in the head.</TD></TR></TABLE>
its nowhere near as smooth as it was revving before..... im not sure how to descibe it but my exhaust tone sounds more like valves clattering than exhaust.
its nowhere near as smooth as it was revving before..... im not sure how to descibe it but my exhaust tone sounds more like valves clattering than exhaust.
03-19-2007, 11:39 AM
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Re: (Boostedb20EH2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostedb20EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Like a valve ticking,as in needing a valve adjustment?</TD></TR></TABLE>
this kid knows about valves needing adjusted
this kid knows about valves needing adjusted
03-19-2007, 11:42 AM
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Re: SEAFOAM.... now its blowing blue smoke!!!!!!! is this normal? (SkoundrelUSA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this is why seafoam sucks. stupid mystery fluid has no benefits</TD></TR></TABLE>
What information did you use to arrive at this conclusion?
What information did you use to arrive at this conclusion?
03-19-2007, 11:48 AM
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Re: (Rev2Eight_EM1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rev2Eight_EM1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Arent you suppose to change your oil right away after seafoam?</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats what i thought but didnt want to sound stupid and say it.
thats what i thought but didnt want to sound stupid and say it.
03-19-2007, 12:00 PM
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You are supposed to change it after... if you read the original write up about seafoam he tells you to change it because seafoam breaks down the viscosity of oil. He also says that if your leaks are held up by carbon deposits that you can expect to see/hear leaks after you seafoam. He also says that Auto-Rx is good for the trans. 
03-19-2007, 12:05 PM
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Re: SEAFOAM.... now its blowing blue smoke!!!!!!! is this normal? (Padawan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What information did you use to arrive at this conclusion? </TD></TR></TABLE>
personal experience. I was lucky enough where nothing "bad" happened but still I gained no benefit from using it except pissing off a park ranger from the smoke
There were too many occurances where something goes wrong using seafoam. When I did it, I did not gain any better gas mileage, idled the exact same, head looked the same. It pretty much did nothing for me so I'm not gonna bother using it again because like Tom (B18C5EH2) said theres no need to be putting additives into engines. If somethings wrong with your engine, do a rebuild.
What information did you use to arrive at this conclusion? </TD></TR></TABLE>
personal experience. I was lucky enough where nothing "bad" happened but still I gained no benefit from using it except pissing off a park ranger from the smoke
There were too many occurances where something goes wrong using seafoam. When I did it, I did not gain any better gas mileage, idled the exact same, head looked the same. It pretty much did nothing for me so I'm not gonna bother using it again because like Tom (B18C5EH2) said theres no need to be putting additives into engines. If somethings wrong with your engine, do a rebuild.
03-19-2007, 12:28 PM
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Re: SEAFOAM.... now its blowing blue smoke!!!!!!! is this normal? (SkoundrelUSA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">personal experience</TD></TR></TABLE>
Fair enough, though a quick search over on the BITOG forums will turn up an abundance of discussions confirming the effectiveness of Seafoam when used properly.
Fair enough, though a quick search over on the BITOG forums will turn up an abundance of discussions confirming the effectiveness of Seafoam when used properly.
03-19-2007, 12:35 PM
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Re: SEAFOAM.... now its blowing blue smoke!!!!!!! is this normal? (SkoundrelUSA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this is why seafoam sucks. stupid mystery fluid has no benefits</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
lol
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its a very wonderful thing when NOT used in the engine crankcase. I use a little bit of seafoam on a tooth brush to clean out my IM ports and throttle body. I also soak my o2 sensors in that stuff, and soak other dirty carbon filled parts in it. And for a fuel injector/fuel pump cleaner, it works well.
However the stuff is still liquid, and doesnt explode like fuel, so putting it inside the engine is like semi-hydrolocking the engine.
Alot of people use the placeabo effect when they have that can tilted', thinking that green stuff is like feeding poppie his spinach...its more like feeding a stripper some coke.
However the stuff is still liquid, and doesnt explode like fuel, so putting it inside the engine is like semi-hydrolocking the engine.
Alot of people use the placeabo effect when they have that can tilted', thinking that green stuff is like feeding poppie his spinach...its more like feeding a stripper some coke.