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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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yay or nay?---------

just a normally driven si......always with 91 grade.....should i as a matter of routine run a can of seafoam through a full tank of gas every so often or not??

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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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no.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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i have done it to mine once. i did it at 35,000 miles. i only used a half a can tho. i would like to hear what ht thinks tho. i have used it on other cars in the past.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

i've only ever used seafoam when my motor wasnt working right...ie it was knocking bad.

but if you do seafoam it....be sure to video tape it!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

What does seafoam do?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

I'd like to try it....

I do have 52K on mine. But I also only use Shell V-Power or Texaco and the occasional Lucas Fuel Cleaner, along with some good M-1 oil changes and HAMP filters.

I'm sure my motor is spotless inside from the maintenance I have giving it thus far. So I probably don't need it but I can't see it hurting if you use it every so often. Maybe like ever other oil change or so.

Anyone?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

52K on a 3-year old car, God Damn...how many miles you drive a day?

You must be changing your oil every 2 months
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Originally Posted by FijiBlueFG2
52K on a 3-year old car, God Damn...how many miles you drive a day?

You must be changing your oil every 2 months
I didn't drive much when I first bought the car, then I started driving more. I have some road trips and well as highway miles. Nah I usually change it around 5K.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

I wouldnt run seafoam in it man. And Id suggest running 93 lol.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

The maintenance book says to not use any fuel/oil additives...
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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why run it? its a brand new car???? no need for seafoam or any additive...
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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I say no. It's Honda, like the universe it will go on indefinitely.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Originally Posted by K5^
I say no. It's Honda, like the universe it will go on indefinitely.
lol id have to agree (maintained properly)
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/i-hate-seafoam-2485023/
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Originally Posted by FijiBlueFG2
52K on a 3-year old car, God Damn...how many miles you drive a day?


You must be changing your oil every 2 months
My car had 23,500 on it when it became a year old. At that rate, after three years my car will have just over 70k miles on it. Thankfully, I don't drive it at the rate I used to though, so I will probably be closer to 60k after 3 years. I had 10k on my car in under 3 months from driving to meets, to my gf's college and just driving for fun...lol.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

It's a Honda not an 80s Buick.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Originally Posted by 24boosted
It's a Honda not an 80s Buick.
i like that lol
im gonna have to throw a x2 on that one.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

If your Honda engine needs seafoam. You need a new engine...
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Running seafoam shouldn't hurt, ita'l just clean your injectors and other residue, its not gonna eat your engine
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Your motor is too new for seafoam. Plus it fouls your plugs so I'd wait until you are in need of new ones before doing it.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Originally Posted by 07FG2
Running seafoam shouldn't hurt, ita'l just clean your injectors and other residue, its not gonna eat your engine
Originally Posted by lif3tak3n
The maintenance book says to not use any fuel/oil additives...
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Default Re: seafoam in an 08 si--14,000 miles??

Yes. Whole bottle.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...hlight=seafoam
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