I'm wondering if anybody has ever had any problems with seafoam wrecking anything in their engines or fuel systems. I've done a search and have read the threads supporting it, and I don't want to re-ignite for the millionth time some type of ATF, MMO, premix arguement, all I want to know is if anybody has ever had seafoam wreck anything. Thanks.

 

It won't wreck anything, but,imho, on very high mileage engines that have a lot of carbon build up and worn control rings, they may smoke more afterwards. If it does, add a can of Lucas Oil Treatment with a fresh oil change. Members have had good results with that.

 

i did the same as trochoid explained and had perfect results.

 

Curious: did you use the spray-in-intake stuff or the dump-in-gastank stuff?

 

Yes, what delivery method did you use. I add a can to a partial tank of gas (1/8 - 1/4) and have always had excellent results. My motor has 208,000 miles on it and is raced regularly. I can't imagine the Seafoam causing issues.

Actually, the only thing I can think of is that if you dumped it down the carb or used a vacuum line to add the Seafoam, then maybe it could have fouled your plugs.

Post back and let us know how you introduced it to the system, and what issues you are now having...

 

The way I read his question, he's looking for answers prior to using Seafoam.

 

I used it in my winter beater and just a few kms later the engine ran smoother. I highly recommend the pour-in stuff.

 

i used to regularly use the pour in. today i bought some of the deep creep to put in my girlfriends honda. i held the idle up a little and sprayed it in the intake for a little bit(around 30 seconds). after that i continued to spray but i let off on the throttle and the idle dropped and it died. i let it sit for about 10 minutes. it stumbled on start up and then fired right up. no problems.

over all review, **** the spray in, stick to the pour in. the spray doesnt come out of the can fast enough. ill try putting it in my DD GSL tomorrow and see if i can get some better results.

 

I use the deep creep and have noticed a nice smoothness after treatment... never used the pour in stuff... can't figure out a way to use it with sidedrafts..

 

I concur on using the pour in tank...car runs stronger afterwards.

 

how long did you spray it into the carb? i couldnt get it to spray very well and i had to stop and shake it more and it still sprayed like crap.

 

Trochoid is right I haven't used it yet and am just trying to find the best stuff to use. Everybody at my work hates seafoam but most have them have never used it so their input is useless. The few who have don't like it because it messed up a carb like 50 years ago when the stuff first came out. I've got an SE so i'm not worried about a carb, I just don't want it to eat up any internals, but it's got 87,000 on it so it's not particularly high mileage. I'll probably just run a can in a full tank and see what happens, thanks for the info.

 

i got a better idea. run a full can in a 1/4 of a tank. run it hard until its about empty. then go refill it.

 

I've done that with lucas injector cleaner in the winter beater and had some decent results (once I blocked off the stuck open EGR anyways). Wouldn't the seafoam smoke like crazy?

 

I didn't really have any smoking with seafoam. Whenever I pick it up at AutoZone, Advance, wherever i get it, I'm told it's the best stuff to use, but to use it on a low tank so it's more potent, and also told it cleans everything with no trouble or worries about the internals.

 

I put the seafoam in when only a 1/4 tank left and went on a spirited drive like Kentetsu suggests in other posts. I've done this 2 times in the last month. Car seems to have more pep now. I also sprayed the DC into my throttle body to help clean out the 5th & 6th port sleeves. My car smoked for alittle bit but my actuators responds better now when I rev my engine. No issues with using either so far.

 

I belong to a Maxima website as well and members there (Maxima.org) use Seafoam all the time.

From what I gather there are 3 primary ways to use Seafoam:

1) suck up 1/3 can through the brake booster hose. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes. Start up and drive and watch it smoke like hell.
2) in the gas tank
3) in the crankcase.

I have never used it on my 95 Maxima SE or 85 RX7 GSL-SE.

I am also a member of BITOG (bobistheoilguy.com).

From what I can gather there are better products to use in the fuel system, but I am not sure for rotary applications. The following prodcuts come to mind:

- BG44K, Gumout Regane, LubeControl FP60, Chevron Techron.

 

the best way to use it is the direct injection. sucking up some through a vacuum line. you have to keep the revs up though casue as soon as you let off the car dies. when it does, dont start it back up. let it sit for a little bit and then fire it back up. it will smoke and have potent fumes, but nothing to worry about.

if you dont want to go that route, put a full can with 1/4 of a tank and drive it "spirited" until your about empty.

 

i know ive aske this before, but whats the alternative to seafoam in australia?

 

seafoam is legit, I have used it a few times and have seen better results each time.
I would wait until the fuel level reaches the shaded line on the gauge, pour it in the tank and drive it like you stole it. You shouldn't have any issues with ot tearing up the internals.

 

australian alternative PEEEAAZ

 

My opinion is that putting it in the gas tank is the only way to do this. Sucking it up through a vacuum line, I think, is a waste of product. It also causes huge smoking issues when used that way.

Results have been excellent when used in the tank (I've tried it both ways) so that's what I stick with and recommend.

I do not recommend putting it in the crankcase. No telling what it might do to the oil control rings, etc.