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Old 06-11-2006, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CNVRTmyZ
i just changed my oil, spark plugs, and wires, AND THEN used seafoam. is that bad?
First, they tell you to put it in your oil, that is a non-issue and wires have nothing to do with SEAFOAM. SEAFOAM cleans the upper combustion chamber, so the plugs are not damaged. Move on and don't worry about it.
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Old 06-11-2006, 06:21 PM
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I have used sea foam a couple times and never even thought of changing the oil after instead of before. Never had any problems but it makes sense now that I do. At least I got 1,000 miles out of the oil that is in there now. I will be changing it this upcoming weekend.

When I first started the WS6 up after using it this past weekend it ran like crap. Was sputtering at first on startup and had a terrible lope in the idle. After I got it out onto the highway a little bit it cleared right up and got rid of the rough idle I had prior. I love the stuff.
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Originally Posted by Camaroguy22
I would have done it in reverse order of what you did.
Same here. Just to be on the safe side, I'd do the Seafoam first.

Reason being that its going to clean out the combustion chambers, which can get the spark plugs quite dirty. When you put it in the oil, it will clean out the bottom end of the engine and oil pan, resulting in dirt and particles becoming dislodged and going into the oil and filter.

So basically you want to do Seafoam first, then do the tune up/oil change
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where can you buy this seafoam???
Old 06-12-2006, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 96 LT-1
where can you buy this seafoam???

wal mart, and most other parts stores
Old 06-12-2006, 12:32 AM
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i liked the quote in ur sig till u spelt magazine wrong =(
Old 06-12-2006, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 96 LT-1
i liked the quote in ur sig till u spelt magazine wrong =(

haha holy hell, i have had that sig for a long time and i mean years and never noticed it, thanks
Old 06-12-2006, 08:12 AM
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Ive never tried it but i worked at O'Reillys and we sell it like crazy all i hear is good things!
Old 06-12-2006, 09:12 AM
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I admit I have no idea what this stuff is or does, how it works, yada yada yada.
Old 06-12-2006, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill's 02 Z-28 SS
First, they tell you to put it in your oil, that is a non-issue and wires have nothing to do with SEAFOAM. SEAFOAM cleans the upper combustion chamber, so the plugs are not damaged. Move on and don't worry about it.
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its not only for adding to your oil... they say it can be pulled in through a vacume line, added to oil, and added to your gas.
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So do you just put it in your gas tank?
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Originally Posted by TurboZ28
So do you just put it in your gas tank?
Gas tank, brake booster line, or oil. They all clean different parts of the engine.
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ok i need a little help i cant bring in the picture since its too big i just bought some seafoam its in a white /red can and has injecter carburetor and etc is this the right one that will clean all the crap out and get better mpg . Also can i *** this bottle to both the oil /gas and injectors or just one of these to get the results?
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Originally Posted by Kanes2413
ok i need a little help i cant bring in the picture since its too big i just bought some seafoam its in a white /red can and has injecter carburetor and etc is this the right one that will clean all the crap out and get better mpg . Also can i *** this bottle to both the oil /gas and injectors or just one of these to get the results?
Sounds like you got the correct bottle. Its a white and red can like you said, and it says "Seafoam Motor Treatment" on it.

You can add it to the gas tank, oil, and brake booster line. Use 1/3 of a can for each. If you just want to clean the top end of the engine, add 1/2 a can to the gas tank, and feed the other half through the brake booster line slowly (maybe use a funnel) with the engine idleing.
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not to be stupid but what would provid better results better running condition mpg etc 1/3 everywhere or half and half??
Old 06-14-2006, 01:30 AM
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On a side not it works great for finding exhaust leaks. My dad has a 81 924 Turbo and thought it was knocking, told him about sea foam because we thought maybe it had a lot of build up and he ran it threw the gas tank and come to dind out it was a pin hole sized leak at the turbo to exhaust flange.
Saved hime a lot of work and money.
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i went to walmart and could not find this stuff..... i really want to try it how much is it??
Old 06-16-2006, 09:47 AM
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5 or 6 bucks a can. It really depends where you go to get it.
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is it actually called seafoam??
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Yes, and it comes in a metal round can with red and white lettering


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