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Old May 8, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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So i bought a pint of seafoam and im gona put half of it in the gas tank and the other half in the crankcase like it says. Do i just unhook the "breather valve" on the side of the crankcase and pour it into there? Or can i just pour it where i fill my engine with oil?
Old May 8, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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seafoam? ive heard of it but what does it do???
Old May 8, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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is this a color or a chemical additive/cleaner?
Old May 8, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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It loosens up carbon build up and pukes it out your exhaust.

I don't recommend it Usually guys with 100,000 miles plus use it.

i still don't reccomend it. Just something about thinning my oil and all that. If its not oil, its not going in my crank case.
Old May 8, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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X2. I've heard the same thing. Dont really need if for newer cars. I hardly hear of any cars using it, alot of diesels and trucks do though.
Old May 8, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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I have used it through the gas tank with a previous car and it cleaned up the injectors pretty well. I would definitly not use it since your car is only a 2006. It will get rid of the carbon but after using it, you will need to change out your spark plugs b/c the treatment will turn them foul. I've heard horror stories of seafoam and hydrolocking. Some people see gains right away depending on how long they let the application sit and on the other hand some see a loss in compression or a engine that won't start up. Why are you wanting to Seafoam already?
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Nothing good could come of this....

Take it back
Old May 8, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by paulky_2000
Nothing good could come of this....
If you don't feather the gas pedal just right when letting the breather valve suck up the Seafoam thats where you will hydrolock your engine. imho there isn't enough gain out of this product to risk your engine's life.
Old May 8, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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ur supposed to change ur oil after u put it in ur crank case, why would u leave it in there?
Old May 9, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Just...................NO
Old May 9, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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on a boosted application you don't use the breather valve and you don't use the whole can.

do a third of a can in the gas tank. then pull out the plugs, put a capful in each cylinder. replace plugs. burn rubber.
Old May 9, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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wtf do u need w/ seafoam. return it and leave your car alone haah
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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seafoam is the shiz!

true your car doesnt need it but i ran it though mt 90 BMW and man that car ran great after the seafoam
Old May 9, 2008 | 04:33 AM
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3 ways to use it

-crankcase
-gas tank
-brake booster line

personally, i wouldn't recommend it on a newer low mileage car. if your car really needs to be seafoamed this early, i suggest you take better care of your car.
Old May 9, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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sounds like scary stuff. How about just use a regular fuel cleaner like BG Products 44K fuel cleaner? Lots of people have used that, no fouling, no catalytic damage, nothing, just restored fuel economy, power.
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Use it through the BB line if anything.
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Don't use this stuff. The risks outweigh the results. If you're intent on cleaning the motor out, pour some Marvel Mystery Oil into your oil and into your gas tank. You could also try an aerosol Carb Cleaner. Just have someone hold the throttle open about 25-35% and spray it in and watch the white smoke just pour out of the exhaust. (not all cars will generate smoke, some do it more than others. 240's generally make the best smoke).
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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1/4 in ur gas tank
1/4 in ur crankcase
1/2 sucked up through ur brake booster vac line

difinitely dont suggest doin it this early
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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lmao k so I guess i won'e be using the seafoam then

Thanks for the responses everyone!



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