Ok I have a seafoam question, I've got a D motor with about 180k on it. It has never seen seafoam before..

My problem is I don't have a safe place to do seafoam in my area (lots of pigs). I'm out in the chicago suburbs right now and I plan on going back to the city soon which is a total distance of about 50 miles (45-55 minute drive).. The question is, is it safe to drive this distance at highway speeds with seafoam in the motor the whole time? Thanks.

(Note: 1 Can of Seafoam will be added through the vac, crank, and gas tank. Oil change and new spark-plugs will be serviced when I reach my destination.)


Modified by mizzoEG at 3:19 AM 5/2/2008

 

I think it should be fine, i just did crank gas and then turned on the car, let it sit and sip on some more in the intake manifold. after it sipped it all I just drove down back and forth hard. I changed the oil and drove til the gas was all gone a couple of times. still drove it hard every once in awhile. then changed the oil again after 1k miles.

 

Just run the seafom thru your brake booster in your driveway..

if there is alot of carbon.. it will smoke bad.. but only for a few minutes and it will go away... you should be fine.

But to answer your question no i wouldn't run sea foam for 50 miles.

 

Ask them: http://www.seafoamsales.com/contact.htm

 

Erm, in the crank is a good thing to do, but not for 50 miles. It's pretty much a "do during oil change 5 miles before" thing. Gas and vacuum will be fine, but you'll be pouring out smoke on interstate if you head out immediately, and may arouse LEO suspicion.

 

ive been running seafoam in my car for about say 2,000 miles and will run it til i need to change oil. no problems yet and she runs like a champ!!!!!!!!!

 

wow man....thats a really dumb idea....itll run like a champ.... till it throws a rod out the side of the block cause seafoam lubricates about as well as water does....l ...but to the op...I wouldnt run it anymore than say 10 or so miles, just to be safe

 

Oh yeah? Its an additive, I know shops that add seafoam at oil changes, The 1/3 can it reccomends

 

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have you ever read the back of a can? it says before changing oil, not after. its a mineral based solvent. it cleans the dirt and sludge from your motor. thats why you need to dump the oil and change the filter because the oil will be filthy and fill of abrasive particals. that will kill your motor faster then anything. after the oil change, put in a little Lucas oil additive. best stuff ever.

 

Oh Yeah?...well you know some dumbass people (you included) that cant read the back of the can..its a cleaner, not an additive

 

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and you sir, need to learn how to read also. if you read what i posted, i say that its a mineral solvent. solvents clean. the only mention to an additive was Lucas. it comes in a white bottle, almost like a bottle of 80w90. so next time you try being a dick, have a good reason to be so

 

I wasnt talking to you dumbass

 

geez so harsh, Its a cleaner, yes, just like oil detergents, which are already in your oil. Added in small amounts wont hurt anything, Im not saying to dump a whole bottle in, Just said that I know of shops and dealerships that add it right after the oil was changed, Never told you to do it, never said I did it. But I have seen vehicles with 200k+ miles that get a splash in there every oil change for years now. Just calm down. Last time I checked the bottle said add 1/3 of the bottle to the crankcase and thats all it said. I know alot of the deposits will settle to the bottom of the pan. Like I said bro, I dont do it, But I just see it happen alot without probs, I use Lucas in mine


Modified by ShortyzKustomz at 4:32 AM 5/3/2008


Modified by ShortyzKustomz at 4:35 AM 5/3/2008

 

well thats great i hope it does shoot through the side of the block. oh and btw the engine has abiout 318,000 miles on it so you would think it would had done it allready seeings how i beat the **** out of it everyday. well YOUR wrong and i only have about 1,000 more miles to go b4 i change my oil so im going to go til then to change it. ppshhh

 

i think that's a horrible idea to leave seafoam in your engine, your oil has solvents and whatever in it already and isn't designed for more. but who cares about your car do whatever you want to it.

but OP do whatever you want but my .02 is don't risk it.

 

Seafoam actually doesn't say anything about changing your oil after use in GASOLINE engines...
http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm

However, in DIESEL engines its a different story.
http://www.seafoamsales.com/mo...l.htm

 

Hey guys I took the trip but didn't Seafoam. I figured it wasn't worth the risk. Thanks for all the input. You guys had some valid points and it's interesting that the seafoam website doesn't mention changing the oil..


Modified by mizzoEG at 12:20 AM 5/6/2008

 

OK guys, I did the Seafoam tonight and I wasn't sure of the results and I need some help. Sorry I couldn't take pictures or videos becuase it was dark out.

After I did the Seafoam, I changed the oil and spark-plugs, but as I changed the sparkies I looked at the top of my pistons and they were still pretty dirty.

I put 1 full 16oz. can of Seafoam in through the vac hose (6oz.), gas tank(4oz.), and crankcase(6oz.). The smoke was pretty heavy from the exhaust when it was going through the vac, and then I let the car sit for 15 minutes..

I then started up the motor and went for a run, the smoke was kind of light (could of been thicker). After 2 minutes of heavy acceleration the smoke was gone, I thought it would lasted alot longer (more like 10-15 minutes).

The engine did seem to ride smoother but I didn't feel I got the full effect. Anyone have any answers or suggestions? Thanks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mizzoEG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK guys, I did the Seafoam tonight and I wasn't sure of the results and I need some help. Sorry I couldn't take pictures or videos becuase it was dark out.

After I did the Seafoam, I changed the oil and spark-plugs, but as I changed the sparkies I looked at the top of my pistons and they were still pretty dirty.

I put 1 full 16oz. can of Seafoam in through the vac hose (6oz.), gas tank(4oz.), and crankcase(6oz.). The smoke was pretty heavy from the exhaust when it was going through the vac, and then I let the car sit for 15 minutes..

I then started up the motor and went for a run, the smoke was kind of light (could of been thicker). After 2 minutes of heavy acceleration the smoke was gone, I thought it would lasted alot longer (more like 10-15 minutes).

The engine did seem to ride smoother but I didn't feel I got the full effect. Anyone have any answers or suggestions? Thanks. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i think it did what it was supposed to, it is by no means a "horsepower adder", but it can remove some build-up which limits your cars potential. it should just make ur engine feel smoother/cleaner, because that is all it is actually doing.

 

I found good results in getting a 2nd hand, puttin it in the vac line and when it really starts to stumble (dont hyrolock it),Get your friend to cut it off and let it sit. So its in there doing its job. I usually wait about 1/2 hour, start it up, once its warmed a little, bump the gas a few times and watch it smoke for a good 5+ mins