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Old 07-18-2004, 04:42 PM
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is it safe to use seafoam on my turbo ek civic?
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I would believe so. since all it does is remove the carbon from the engine. so i would say ya it would be safe. anyone care to debate?
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i was wondering because if the deposits go into the oil, wouldn't i have that crap cycling through my turbo too?
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Use it by depositing it into the intake vacuum. Let it run, change oil.
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yea i was going to do 1/3 in gas tank, 1/3 in crankcase, and 1/3 in brake booster
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they wouldnt have it on the shelf of all the automotive stores if it will cause damage to your motor
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMlyfestyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they wouldnt have it on the shelf of all the automotive stores if it will cause damage to your motor</TD></TR></TABLE>

not everyone runs a turbo.. read the back of the can it might say on it if it is ok.


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I've used Seafoam on my turbo D16Y8, the car runs better now
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Turbo and seafoam will work, I DID IT!
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